Series of four ancient miniature portraits.

Series of four antique miniature portraits – Empire and Restoration period – Early 19th century. Charming set of four miniature portraits depicting three women and a young man in period costumes, presented in their square blackened wood frames, with a circular view highlighted by a gilded molding. These portraits, executed with finesse, provide an interesting testimony to fashion and portrait art in the early 19th century. The figures are represented in bust, with particular attention paid to hairstyles, clothing, and facial expressions. The set notably includes a portrait of a woman in an old-fashioned costume, an elegant young woman wearing a hat adorned with veils, a lady wearing a white cap, and a young man dressed in a dark frock coat. On the back of one of the frames is an old handwritten annotation identifying the figure as Madame Clerget, born de Jacque Tournant, with a note indicating it was made in 1811. This inscription also mentions family ties to Ernest and Edmond Clerget. These details constitute an interesting element of provenance and family history. The other frames also feature old handwritten inscriptions and labels. Period: early 19th century, Empire-Restoration period. Dimensions: 12 × 11 cm per frame. Framing: blackened wood and gilded circular surround. Condition: good apparent presentation condition, with signs of age on the frames. Decorative and historical set, particularly interesting for enthusiasts of miniature portraits, family memorabilia, and 19th-century art objects. Sale of the series of four portraits.