19th-Century French School Miniature, Two Priests Relaxing With Drinks France One patched repair in the

One patched repair in the lower left

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There’s also craquelure in areas but the paint layer is stable

She also has an array of elaborate jewellery and a large diamond brooch

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 33” x 23½” / 84cm x 60cmYear of creation: c

19th-Century French School Miniature, Two Priests Relaxing With Drinks France One patched repair in theAn unusual miniature depicting two French Roman Catholic priests relaxing with a few drinks. They know each other well and seem to be sharing a moment of humour. The details are exquisite and best viewed under magnification. Even the framed picture on the wall is perfectly rendered and theres a tiny jewellery box on the table. This could be a 19th century copy of a larger piece but weve been unable to find any other versions. If its an original, its