Antique Parisian Leather Box with Hand Painted Portrait antiques The addition of the soft

The addition of the soft pink bulb and gilt fitting creates a striking contrast against the saturated blue crystal

Each well is adorned with hand-painted floral sprays in soft blush pinks and muted greens

A finely decorated porcelain jardinière in the manner of Samson et Cie of Paris

the smooth porcelain surface allowing for an ethereal softness and refinement unique to this medium

likely from contact with the frame

Antique Parisian Leather Box with Hand Painted Portrait antiques The addition of the softA captivating relic of Parisian luxury from the Belle poque: a large oval box likely a hat or trinket box covered in rich tobacco brown leather with a beautifully aged, grained texture. Set into the lid is an exquisite hand painted portrait miniature depicting an 18th century aristocratic lady in a golden gown, her powdered hair dressed with flowers and jewels, holding a garland of pink roses against a soft powder blue ground. The miniature bears a