Fine Antique French Hand Painted Hand Fan, 26cm Carved Mother of Pearl Guards, Sticks, c.1840-50 lap desk I do believe this is

I do believe this is an early 1800s miniature after a painting done in the Georgian era

Tried to show that with stationery in the slots

this beautiful young woman put on her best gown and her cameo and sat for her portrait

and with exception of the one roundel which appears to be a replacement (needs to be gilded)

Note from the back how intricate are the layers in this heavy pressed/machined frame

Fine Antique French Hand Painted Hand Fan, 26cm Carved Mother of Pearl Guards, Sticks, c.1840-50 lap desk I do believe this isStunning 19th century French carved mother of pearl guards with gold and silver foils on the guards and a very ornate ring. Hand painted paper leaf, front and back. A Romantic Era scene, young woman with her sheep and dog, and unbroken jug in her hand (symbolism: virginity intact) younger boys in the distance play a flute while she daydreams. Each end dissolves into a rocaille and floral cartouche isn't it just so elegant. Guards and sticks carved