A very fine and rare early 18th century Italian portrait miniature of a noble woman dressed in elaborate costume with a gold laced brim hat, coral beaded necklace and a décolleté fashioned dress. Inscribed: 'CONTADINA, DI V.A.'
Oil on heavy gauge copper. Displayed in a period wood frame.
Dimensions: 6.75 inches x 5.25 inches. Image size: 5 inches x 3.5 inches.
In overall excellent condition with only minor paint loss
