Antique Miniature Portrait Painting Georgian Era Gouache on Vellum Gilt Wood Frame miniature painting Jacob Mardochee dit Petit (1796-1865)

Jacob Mardochee dit Petit (1796-1865) trained as a painter in Paris

the figure posed on a rocky base against a tree or foliage background

Henry Bainbridge McCarter

The knife blade and back of the fork tines are richly decorated with engraved scrolling foliage

Antique Miniature Portrait Painting Georgian Era Gouache on Vellum Gilt Wood Frame miniature painting Jacob Mardochee dit Petit (1796-1865)Antique Georgian era miniature portrait painting gouache on vellum. Portraying a woman flanked by angels or cupids. Housed under glass in a gilt gesso wood frame. In overall good antique condition with general wear commensurate with age and use, some lacks to the frame. Frame measures 8 5 8" x 7 1 8". Portrait measures 5" x 3 5 8" (sight).