Antique French Portrait Miniature, c.1818, Military Officer, Uniform, Restauration Aritst Signature Oil on board A magnificent old French lorgnette

A magnificent old French lorgnette in finest shell

there is the old glass ink pot still intact within (see images)

including spectacular pique work

there are really no flaws to report on this exquisite find

It's not a hunting scene so much as an image of thankfulness for the coming meal

Antique French Portrait Miniature, c.1818, Military Officer, Uniform, Restauration Aritst Signature Oil on board A magnificent old French lorgnetteI am uncertain I have this very capable artist's name correctly deciphered. I read it as "Caillieu 1818". I am still trying to research it. The date is plain to make out, 1818, and the miniature painting is masterfully accomplished so if you know more about artist, or even this uniform, please do email us. I'm grateful for your help. I've long collected fine French portraits in miniature, and the handsome young officers are always of highest intrigue.