Very Fine Antique French Oil Painting Portrait of a Beautiful Young Woman, Gold Gesso on Wood Frame antique candle so some mould work

so some mould work

I see wood worm holes (several) which again affirms it is painted on wood

but then didn't

and my bet would be late 18th century from subject and type of stitches - made up into a decorator throw pillow

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Very Fine Antique French Oil Painting Portrait of a Beautiful Young Woman, Gold Gesso on Wood Frame antique candle so some mould workA slightly demure look on that beautiful French face, she sat for her portrait during the Napoleon III Era, c. 1850 70s, and wears the fashion and jewelry of her time. Seated in a simple chair that is wood, leather and upholstery tacks and with a shawl, her narrow waist with a ribbon belt and oblong buckle. Simple elegant jewelry with the brooch and earrings set with pale blue stones. White gown, perhaps her wedding portrait since years earlier Queen