Antique Victorian to Edwardian Micromosaic 9" Picture Frame, Micro Mosaic, Painter's Palette Shape 1867 Paris Expo souvenir almost no signs of age

almost no signs of age

An old handwritten French label to the underside appears to describe the miniature as painted d’après (“after”) another composition

or a lock of hair

it is a gorgeous old thing

Antique Victorian to Edwardian Micromosaic 9" Picture Frame, Micro Mosaic, Painter's Palette Shape 1867 Paris Expo souvenir almost no signs of ageLarge antique Grand Tour era 8 7 8" micro mosaic picture frame with ornate raised or 3 D floral decoration and unique painter's palette shape! Standing just under 9" tall, this one has impressive size, intricate decoration AND wonderful condition! The entire piece is covered in a colorful array of flowers & foliage, created with separate glass tesserae and raised against the white mosaic mat. We have a number of really fine mid late 1800s Italian