18th Century French School Portrait of a Noblewoman striker and granular stone—creates a layered

and granular stone—creates a layered

The palette is warm and saturated

even toning consistent with age

classical subject matter

The piece features a beautifully hand-modeled lion standing atop a rectangular plinth

18th Century French School Portrait of a Noblewoman striker and granular stone—creates a layeredAn elegant and finely executed 18th century French School portrait depicting a distinguished noblewoman adorned with pearls, rendered in the restrained yet refined manner characteristic of the French provincial aristocracy. Seated before a dark architectural niche, the sitter gazes confidently toward the viewer, her richly painted silk gown accented by luminous white sleeves, a delicate pearl necklace, matching earrings, and an ornate jeweled hair