Bidspirit auction | Old, Fine-Quality Hand-Painted Miniature, ”Lady”

Old, Fine-Quality Hand-Painted Miniature, ”Lady” - Old, fine-quality hand-painted miniature, circa 1900. Hand-painted on a rectangular plaque, depicting a lady on garden steps against the backdrop of a fountain. The exact material of the plaque is unclear (?). Mounted at the center of a square board covered in red velvet, with fringe borders of gilt threads embroidered by hand.  Miniature dimensions: 9 × 6.5 cm. Frame dimensions: 18 × 19 cm. A longitudinal crack from the lower left side; slight scorch marks on the upper left section.