Antique French Portrait Miniature, ID’d and Signed by Artist, Victor Meuret, dated c. All items and photos are the express property of Antiques & Uncommon Treasure. No reproduction without prior written consent. We’ll be sending out sale notices and special deals to our’Favorites’ customers. Portrait of “Madame Thouvenel, born Houzelle de Saint-Lambert” dated 1825. French artist signed: Victor Meuret, dated 1825. Large for a portrait miniature, the superb painting is accomplished on parchment and is signed by the artist as well as dated on the painting (near her shoulder) and also information beyond that is included on a written label beneath the easel back frame. I’ve done a cursory search for this artist and also this young woman, and can see it’s going to take more research I’m unprepared to do at this point and so will leave to her next owner. Large, as noted, the full measurements are noted on the photos. Very good to excellent condition for age and type, the painting is superb and shows no flaw nor loss or damage. A stylish young woman of her time, elaborate hair and off-shoulder gown of highest fashion c. The frame into which the bright brass (and likely gold plate) mat rests in a large wood board with a veneer. On one corner, a chip to the veneer (upper left). A hairline visible in our photos indicated another place where the old hardwood veneer had lifted and we’ll re-glue both those places to avoid any further loss. I have never removed the back from this frame, anchored as it is by tiny nails. Perhaps you will find more information within, should your curiosity carry you there. There is also a hanging loop for wall display. We’re easy to deal with. You are very important! Our fine inventory is very important. And your ranking of our performance is also very important! We wish to keep our 4.9 – 5 star ratings in all categories. We always insure our items BUT, more importantly, pack them extremely well knowing that most are not replaceable. Please remember that when leaving DSR ratings. Icon here or above to see more of our inventory, offerings and venues. We have a HUGE assortment of the finest antiques to be found online, all at your fingertips with Antiques & Uncommon Treasure. _gsrx_vers_631 GS 6.9.8b6 (631).