A pair of decorative miniatures featuring portraits printed on silk. These pieces are examples of late 20th-century decorative craftsmanship designed to emulate the aesthetic of Georgian and Napoleonic era portrait miniatures.
History: Silk screen printing on fabric became a popular European interior design technique for creating antique-looking objects. The motifs selected for this pair reflect the influence of 18th-century European painting, depicting an infant and a lady with an Empire-style hairdo.
Technical details:
- Era: Circa 1990
- Technique: Serigraphy on silk
- Frame: Gilded wood with burgundy accents
- Dimensions: Height 9.5 cm (3.74 in), Width 8 cm (3.15 in), Depth 1.5 cm (0.59 in)
- Weight: 55 g (1.94 oz) and 45 g (1.59 oz)
- Condition: Very good vintage condition. Frames show light patina and minimal edge wear. The fabric is taut and colors remain well-defined.
Value: Ideal for classical wall arrangements, cabinet displays, or as examples of 20th-century textile reproduction techniques.
Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.