Rare 12k Locket Framec.1795-99 Portrait Miniature, Incroyables Young Man post French Revolution, Directoire vase This one is a frame

This one is a frame for a miniature portrait

He died in Paris on October 26

Manufacturers 228 Regent St

Hiacynth Rigaud was a master regal portraitist in the era of French King Louis XIV

Superb aged patina to the wood

Rare 12k Locket Framec.1795-99 Portrait Miniature, Incroyables Young Man post French Revolution, Directoire vase This one is a frameV RARE portrait miniature, "Incroyables et Merveilleuses" (incredibles and marvelous) the slightly smug face of a spoiled rich fashionable Parisian making political statement. An exquisite but unsigned French portrait miniature, outlandish fashion green and black striped coat, powdered hair or topper wig, dog ears fashion which along with the massive cravat and jaunty ruffled vest, sets him squarely into the "Incroyables", c. 1795 1799. this brown