19th Century French School Pastel Portrait antiques Diamond-set shoulders frame the center

Diamond-set shoulders frame the center stone beautifully

thoughtfully designed for writing and correspondence

Medium: Pastel and conte on paper laid to canvas

which adds to its authentic antique character and charm

crafted from luminous pale lavender opaline glass with polished gold-tone brass mounts

19th Century French School Pastel Portrait antiques Diamond-set shoulders frame the centerAn exquisite 19th century French School portrait rendered in pastel and conte on paper laid to canvas. This striking composition captures a fashionable lady with powdered gray hair adorned with a garland of pink and white roses, accented by flowing white ribbons. Draped in a sheer lace shawl and finished with a voluminous pink bow, she gazes serenely outward against a luminous blue sky and verdant landscape backdrop. The artists delicate handling of