
Miniature Portrait Print of a 18th-Century Lady in a Giltwood Frame
This item is a small-scale portrait print housed in a prominent, ornate frame. The internal artwork depicts a young noblewoman styled in the manner of the late 18th century, likely a reproduction of a Rococo-era painting. She features powdered high-style hair adorned with a ribbon, pale skin, and is dressed in a low-cut pink gown with white chemise ruffling. The frame is the most significant physical component, constructed of wood or composite material with a heavy gold-toned (gilt) finish. It is approximately 5x7 inches in total size. The frame features deep relief carving with a wave-like texture on the rails and shell-like or foliate motifs at the four corners. The finish shows a dark antiquing patina intended to give the piece an aged aesthetic. The condition appears fair to good; there is visible wear along the outer edges of the frame where the gold leaf or paint has rubbed away to reveal the darker base material. A white price sticker is adhered directly to the glass surface under the thumb of the person holding it. While the subject matter mimics 18th-century French portraiture (similar to the work of Vigée Le Brun), the construction suggests it is a mid-20th-century decorative reproduction rather than a period original. The craftsmanship of the frame shows mass-production characteristics, such as uniform shell moldings and a faux-antique wash.
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Estimated Value
$45–$75
Basic Information
Category
Fine Art / Decorative Collectibles
Appraised On
February 17, 2026
Estimated Value
$45–$75
Item Description
This item is a small-scale portrait print housed in a prominent, ornate frame. The internal artwork depicts a young noblewoman styled in the manner of the late 18th century, likely a reproduction of a Rococo-era painting. She features powdered high-style hair adorned with a ribbon, pale skin, and is dressed in a low-cut pink gown with white chemise ruffling. The frame is the most significant physical component, constructed of wood or composite material with a heavy gold-toned (gilt) finish. It is approximately 5x7 inches in total size. The frame features deep relief carving with a wave-like texture on the rails and shell-like or foliate motifs at the four corners. The finish shows a dark antiquing patina intended to give the piece an aged aesthetic. The condition appears fair to good; there is visible wear along the outer edges of the frame where the gold leaf or paint has rubbed away to reveal the darker base material. A white price sticker is adhered directly to the glass surface under the thumb of the person holding it. While the subject matter mimics 18th-century French portraiture (similar to the work of Vigée Le Brun), the construction suggests it is a mid-20th-century decorative reproduction rather than a period original. The craftsmanship of the frame shows mass-production characteristics, such as uniform shell moldings and a faux-antique wash.
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