Fine Signed Miniature Portrait of Agnes Sorel, Presumed c. 1830s-40s unused postcard But also a lovely thing

But also a lovely thing just to set somewhere

was the son Abijah Crane Jr

these are just on the surface and there are otherwise no chips or cracks--it remains a truly stunning piece

make a perfect set for frequent use for many many years to come

though I do think a few big white pink peonies would be its ideal completion

Fine Signed Miniature Portrait of Agnes Sorel, Presumed c. 1830s-40s unused postcard But also a lovely thingHow could I resist this one, a 19th c. miniature portrait of the rather iconic mistress to King Charles VII of France, Agns Sorel (1422 1450; popularly known as Dame de Beaut [Lady of Beauty]), painted here with one breast bared in keeping with several depictions of her done in her day. (My favorite is by Francois Clouet, c. 1450, which I've included in photos, and from which this miniature clearly derives inspiration.) As a side note, as I understand