Gold Framed Miniature Portrait of Napoleon III. Signed Jean Baptiste de Fournier (1798-1864). 18ct gold frame & pin with silver gilt mechanism, ten enamelled bees, supported by a well modelled imperial eagle & surmounted by a five-pointed star. (total weight 35g). Brooch mounted for wear verso (H6.2cm W4.7g). In fitted case.
PROVENANCE: Count Louis de Castelvecchio (1826-1869); thence by direct descent to current owner - private collection, ACT. Estimate $4,000-7,000