Antique 19th Century Mini Portrait of a Bearded Gentleman

Antique 19th century French mini portrait

This pencil & watercolor mini painting dates back to the late 1800’s and shows a genteman with a grey beard wearing a classic suit and a monocle.
Underneath the portrait is signed in French with the words ‘a gift on the occasion of our friendship – 1887’. Sadly the autograph of the artist isn’t readable anymore.
The man’s stately appearance and stern look combined with the earthy tones give this painting it’s characteristic charm.
It would fit perfectly decorating your gentleman’s room, shop or barber shop!

After more than a century the portrait acquired a lovely patina that shows signs of wear and time.

Measurements;
Hight / hight frame: 15 cm
Width / width frame: 9 cm