A high-quality, early 20th-century miniature mixed media portrait of a young girl, featuring a combination of photographic base and extensive hand-applied pastel, watercolour and pencil finishing. The piece is housed in a later mid-century Italian Florentine decorative frame.
Era: Circa 1925 (Portrait); c. 1950s (Frame).
Medium: Hand-tinted "Crayon Enlargement." Pastel, charcoal, watercolour and graphite over a silver gelatin photographic base.
Surface: Textured art paper (rough recto, smooth verso).
Framing: Vintage later Italian Florentine wood frame; hand-painted turquoise and gold leaf finish with Rococo-revival scrollwork and an integrated easel stand.
Markings: Hand-inscribed studio reference number "99745.E" on reverse of the portrait.
Dimensions
Portrait Height: Approximately 6.5 cm.
Condition
Portrait: Excellent. Colours remain vibrant; no visible foxing, smudging, or moisture damage.
Frame: Good vintage condition. Light age-related patina and minor wear to the gilt finish consistent with age. Original hardware and easel stand are functional.
