19th Century French School Pastel Portrait antiques which adds to its authentic

which adds to its authentic antique character and charm

crafted from luminous pale lavender opaline glass with polished gold-tone brass mounts

it is a petite size perfect for a gallery wall

thoughtfully designed for writing and correspondence

The combination of Alexandrite opaline glass with polished brass mounts represents the top tier of the form — the glass is rarer and more expensive to produce than standard white or colored opaline

19th Century French School Pastel Portrait antiques which adds to its authenticAn exquisite 19th century French School portrait rendered in pastel and conte on paper laid to canvas. This striking composition captures a fashionable lady with powdered gray hair adorned with a garland of pink and white roses, accented by flowing white ribbons. Draped in a sheer lace shawl and finished with a voluminous pink bow, she gazes serenely outward against a luminous blue sky and verdant landscape backdrop. The artists delicate handling of