Portrait miniature of a young noblewoman in a white dress and a red patterned tunic Was executed around 1800-1810 and due to the close style similarities was attributed to the hand of famous French miniature artist Jean-Baptiste Augustin ( 1759 - 1832) or an artist from his circle.

Literature: monography in French: Jean-Baptiste Jacques Augustin. 1759-1832. Une nouvelle excellence dans l'art du portrait en miniature, Paris, 2015.

Inscription: unsigned.

Technique: gouache on ivory, original period yellow metal round frame.

Measurements: unframed diameter 2 1/2" (6,5 cm), framed diameter 2 7/8"(7,2 cm).

Condition: good, no scratches or losses.