Pair of antique hand painted miniature ladies portrait/ signed. Europe, circa 1900 (likely France). This is a PAIR of antique HAND PAINTED on celluloid, both are signed. One depicting a pretty lady, dressed elegantly, long brown hair, signed lower right " Remi "?? The other depicting a beautiful lady, dressed elegantly, with flowers, signed P.
This one has an old restoration on the upper left corner (see last photo). Both are inside the original bronze wire frame, jeweled with pearls (one missing pearl), filigree (see photos). Originally ended at the back in a velvet fabric, and letter (A C) and (L S) probably gold or silver. The painting is a very high quality work. Set behind the original glass.
Please see photos carefully to admire the beauty of the work. H : 4 1/4 inches (10.5 cm). W : 3 1/2 inches (8.5 cm). H : 3 inches (8 cm).
W : 2 1/2 inches (6 cm). No chips, cracks or any damage (except what I mentioned). Minor oxidation to the bronze. I detached both, to clean it and show you the quality of the work (see photos).