Antique round box with flower miniature on ivory, created in the late 18th century by a French painter, who signed it with monogram M.

Provenance: French private estate.

Inscription: signed with monogram M.

Technique: miniature: gouache on ivory, box: karelian birch with gold mounting, interior: tortoiseshell.

Measurements: miniature unframed diameter: 2 1/4" (5,5 cm), box : diameter 3 1/8" (8 cm), high 1 1/4" ( 3 cm).

Condition: very good.