19th-Century French Gilt Bronze Box with Miniature Portrait The proportions are particularly well

The proportions are particularly well balanced

” anchoring the work to Northern England and giving it a true sense of place

Carl Knoll Hand-Painted Porcelain Portrait Plaque

The piece is signed lower left

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19th-Century French Gilt Bronze Box with Miniature Portrait The proportions are particularly well19th Century French Gilt Bronze Box with Miniature Portrait An elegant 19th century French gilt bronze casket, richly decorated with Neoclassical motifs. The box features finely cast ribbon tied garlands in relief along the sides and rests on small bun feet. The hinged lid is adorned with laurel branches and centered by a hand painted portrait miniature under glass, depicting a fashionable lady in 18th century attire with a large plumed hat. The