France, Kingdom. A Miniature Portrait of Josephine Bonaparte Oil Painting by Demoucha
A small, round portrait presenting a Josephine Bonaparte in a diadem, jewels and a dress, against a soft grey background. Signed Demouchy in white along the right side. The portrait is enclosed behind a glass panel and a delicate round frame, the reverse of which presents the upholstered canvas held in place by numerous claws around the outside, with a hanging ring at 12 o’clock. The miniature measures 81.2mm (w) x 103.7mm (h), small scratches and chips to the glass, fraying to material on the reverse, remains in very fine condition.

