Artist Signed 32" x 25.5" Antique French Oil Painting Portrait on Stretched Linen Canvas, Needs Restoration French 18k thimble They make fabulous decorative accents

They make fabulous decorative accents in addition to elegant serving pieces

and we're still pulling superb items out to list each week

though not perfect

A large 4 5/8" diameter and 2" depth tells us it was meant to be used later as a powder box

A rare gem from my own collections

Artist Signed 32" x 25.5" Antique French Oil Painting Portrait on Stretched Linen Canvas, Needs Restoration French 18k thimble They make fabulous decorative accentsA date on back suggests c. 1850, and her gown and hair and jewelry would affirm that. The artist's signature on this gorgeous painting is shown in images, the last name "BEAUDIN" or "BEAUVIN", and first name perhaps Eric? I've had her for a long time, still have not found a restoration artist since our one we used to use passed away, so she's been in storage a while, waiting. Perhaps you can do the restoration work, or have someone to help you. She's