Charming late 18th.Century French School Miniature painting. Depicting two children playing with a goat. Portraits of Charles Philippe of France, Count of Artois (Later King Charles X 1757-1836) and his sister Madame Clothilde (Later Queen of Sardinia 1759-1764). Based on the original composition by Francois Hubert Drouais (1727-1775). Set in a gilt metal frame with folding suspension loop. 4 cms diameter. 5 cms overall in frame. Provenance: Puttick and Simpson Auctioneers London Oct 7th.1953.
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