19th-Century French Gilt Bronze Box with Miniature Portrait A thoughtful and atmospheric pair

A thoughtful and atmospheric pair that brings a sense of place

Each volume is finely bound with gilt decorated spines

the painting unfolds naturally

10 × 14 in

One presents a dark horse guided by a figure in bright livery

19th-Century French Gilt Bronze Box with Miniature Portrait A thoughtful and atmospheric pair19th Century French Gilt Bronze Box with Miniature Portrait An elegant 19th century French gilt bronze casket, richly decorated with Neoclassical motifs. The box features finely cast ribbon tied garlands in relief along the sides and rests on small bun feet. The hinged lid is adorned with laurel branches and centered by a hand painted portrait miniature under glass, depicting a fashionable lady in 18th century attire with a large plumed hat. The