19th Century French School Pastel Portrait antiques thoughtfully designed for writing and

thoughtfully designed for writing and correspondence

accented with slender bands of turquoise

equally at home in use on a desk or displayed as part of a collection

which adds to its authentic antique character and charm

This elegant piece features a flared upper rim

19th Century French School Pastel Portrait antiques thoughtfully designed for writing andAn 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