No. 2805 Lover's Eye Painting in a Beribboned Frame
A Lover's Eye oil painting in an antique, ornate, probably Italian aged metal frame in the Louis XV style, hung from a deep red velvet ribbon, measuring 4 1/2" by 6 1/2" (total 16" long).
THE HISTORY: Lover's Eyes were a jewelry trend c.1785-1830 of brooches set with tiny watercolor portraits on ivory. Since they were cropped to eyes, they were in many ways more direct and intimate than traditional miniature portraits; but also because they were just eyes, they were often used as daring public testimonies of clandestine love affairs with mystery lovers.
THE FRAMES: Not only does each painting arrive framed and ready-to-hang, but it has been painted especially to complement the size, color, and style of its vintage or antique frame.
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No. 2805 Lover's Eye Painting in a Beribboned Frame
Sale price$355.00