
No. 3289 Lover's Eye Painting in a Gold Square Frame with Bow
A Lover's Eye oil painting in a gold beveled square frame, measuring 4" by 5" (stand back and hardware for hanging.
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.
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No. 3289 Lover's Eye Painting in a Gold Square Frame with Bow
Sale price$325.00
