Eugene Fontenay, Etruscan Revival Portrait Miniature and Gold Brooch

The rectangular matte enamel portrait hand painted on porcelain, of mythological theme depicting Hebe, the goddess of Youth feeding her father Zeus in the guise of an eagle, amid an elaborate frame accented by delicate ropetwist and granulation work, between amphorae and topped by a petite footed tazza upon a plinth, suspending a fringe of tapering pampille tassels accented by tiny florets, centering a plaque with monogram HBH, mounted in 18k gold

Dimensions: 34 x 73 mm 

Excellent condition with some dented areas Not signed Fine painting typical of the work and quality of Eugene Richet A popular theme from Antiquity, Hebe, proffering a bowl of ambrosia and nectar Condition reports are provided as a courtesy to clients and are a qualified subjective opinion only.