Italian antique miniature painting on ivory, circa 1860s.  This antique miniature sits in an exquisitely hand-carved and gilded wooden frame.  Inscribed 'The Fornarina' - Italian school on the reverse.  In good condition.  Measures 11cm diameter.

La Fornarina was the subject of a painting by Italian Renaissance painter, Raphael.

• Italian
• Antique
• Ivory
• Homeware
• handmade