French School, late 18th century a gold-mounted lacquer snuffbox

with a miniature portrait of a noblewoman as 'La Belle Jardinière', gouache on card, 6.25cm diameter, Following the Rousseauian fashion for glorifying the life of simple shepherds and shepherdesses - amply aided by the bucolic scenes of artists like Boucher and promoted by Queen Marie Antoinette - this miniature of circa 1780 is almost certainly a portrait of an unidentified French noblewoman in this guise. Condition Report, Condition Report, This lot does not have a condition report, if you would like further information, please click the 'Request A Condition Report’ button below. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

Estimate:£200

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