Item: Gentleman with his shovel, excellent miniature on ivory

Reference #: 5800

Status: sold

Dimensions:  entire picture is 6 inches by 7 inches; portrait miniature is 3.5 inches by 4.25 inches

Condition: excellent and NO damage; in original frame

Year: dated 1845

Description: Portrait miniatures of peasant people with their work tools are rare.  Look at the how well the artist has painted the age and "character" lines in the gentleman's face and hands.  On the right hand side it is signed, "Grandebarbe 1845".  This French painting is on ivory.