19th Century French School Pastel Portrait antiques This elegant piece features a

This elegant piece features a flared upper rim

which adds to its authentic antique character and charm

Diamond-set shoulders frame the center stone beautifully

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

Medium: Pastel and conte on paper laid to canvas

19th Century French School Pastel Portrait antiques This elegant piece features aAn 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