19th-Century French Gilt Bronze Box with Miniature Portrait the painting unfolds naturally

the painting unfolds naturally

10 × 14 in

A magnificent early nineteenth-century botanical landmark—this complete three-volume 1816 set of The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany beautifully unites Regency printing

Each volume is finely bound with gilt decorated spines

The canvas displays an appealing network of craquelure

19th-Century French Gilt Bronze Box with Miniature Portrait the painting unfolds naturally19th Century French Gilt Bronze Box with Miniature Portrait An elegant 19th century French gilt bronze casket, richly decorated with Neoclassical motifs. The box features finely cast ribbon tied garlands in relief along the sides and rests on small bun feet. The hinged lid is adorned with laurel branches and centered by a hand painted portrait miniature under glass, depicting a fashionable lady in 18th century attire with a large plumed hat. The