Wow what a beautiful and unusual painting on ivory. Beautiful rear of the frame with tortiose shell and inlaid mother of pearl mop in the shape of carved flowers. Jean-Baptiste Santerre was a French Baroque Era Painter, 1651-1717. Extremely well listed and sales to $250,000. Have not been able to find any minatures by Jean-Baptiste Santerre though it is entirely possible this is by his hand. It is signed and J B Santerre. Possibly a late attempt at painting miniatures. Whether Jean-Baptiste Santerre painted this or from the Circle of Jean-Baptiste Santerre this is an incredible work that stands on its own as a masterpiece. Rather large for a painting on ivory this piece resides in a case the like of which I''ve never seen. Inlaid with silver, mother of pearl flowers and tortoise shell it is a testament to the importance of the image it encloses. The silver crown of birds maybe a late 18th early 19th C addition as this piece is undoubtably from the early to mid 18th century. Condition is very good the silver could be cleaned if desired and there is a couple of small flakes of paint off in the upper right. Not even noticable without a loupe. Size is 6.5 inches by 4 inches. A masterpiece in miniature possibly by one of the finest paintings of all time. Status: For Sale Reference#: 454744 Condition: vg minor chips Year: 1750

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