Antique French Hair Art Mourning or Memento in Silk Velvet Easel Back Frame, Lemonnier Maker Blue transferware slight disruption to the painting

slight disruption to the painting on the brush - likely a little moisture having seeped in at some point

The light burl wood case or etui is stunning all on its own

name not made public) and has not been previously offered

A lovely heavy bronze frame

One rivet cap is missing at one end (clearly shown)

Antique French Hair Art Mourning or Memento in Silk Velvet Easel Back Frame, Lemonnier Maker Blue transferware slight disruption to the paintingA petit and charming memento lock of hair, perfectly preserved in a frame with easel back which is unusual. Yes, it also has a hanging loop and the easel recesses so the backside is flat for your wall display, collection. Just 4" x 3 3 8" but deep at 1 1 8", it's one you might want to display along with portrait miniatures and small artworks. Hair art was a French industry, and this one was done or sold through Lemonnier, 10 Bvd. Italiens, Paris, a