Item: Precious miniature of young girl

Reference #: 7067

Status: sold

Dimensions: 5.5 inches by 5.75 inches; miniature is about 3 inches in diameter

Condition: excellent

Year: 1860-90

Price: 

Description: This enchanting miniature is superbly executed and signed by the artist "M. Puisoye".   I believe that this is the signature of Madame Pierrine Marie Louise Puisoye (born in 1840) who exhibited in the Paris salons from 1877 on.  She was also the author of a treatise on how to paint miniatures called "La Miniature à vol d'oiseau".   It is unusual for a portrait miniature from this period to be painted with a background depicting an outdoor scene.  Note the castle or cathedral in background left.