Hand Painted French Enamel Portrait Miniature 2.25”

Sourced in the Venice antique market.

A finely hand painted French enamel portrait miniature measuring 2.25 inches in diameter, depicting a softly rendered young woman in romantic 19th century dress. Her expression is serene and composed, with delicate shading through the hair and face that gives the piece remarkable depth for its scale.

Set within a slim metal surround, the pale celadon ground beautifully offsets the grayscale portrait, allowing the fine brushwork and subtle detailing to shine. The back retains its original white enamel surface, with age appropriate wear consistent with a piece of this era.

This is the kind of object that feels deeply personal. Tucked into a cabinet, layered against leather bound books, or propped within a small frame, it adds intimacy and quiet European romance to a collected space.