Germany, Empire. A Miniature Portrait In A Hand Carved Bone Frame, C.1850 Hold RODOMAR" on the reverse

RODOMAR" on the reverse

as a Private with the 91st Battalion "Elgin Battalion" at St

a scarce maker

surmounted by royal crown in red enamels and hand painted details

Superb quality miniature with excellent details

Germany, Empire. A Miniature Portrait In A Hand Carved Bone Frame, C.1850 Hold RODOMAR" on the reverseOf French and Italian influence, a unique and delicate portrait with a likeness to Duchess Maria Anna Josepha of Bavaria, the frame of which consists of handcarved bone creating a patterned border with floral aesthetics, an oval portrait is inset in the center with a handpainted portrait of a woman wearing a white corseted dress and a Bavarian Order of St. Anna, the reverse presents the original floral paper covering, measures 115. 8mm (w) x 149. 1mm