FRENCH EMPIRE GILT METAL/CRYSTAL TAZZA WITH PAINTED MEDALLION OF A WOMAN,19th/20th Century, Marked France to base, painting unsigned. Round, cut crystal tazza having pierced gilt metal border, centering a painted portrait of a woman, on celluloid, raised on plinith base on four feet. - 10 5/16" diameter x 5 1/8" high. Estimate $250-350
Minor bend to the rim of border. Some darkening to gilt. Painting is unsigned, and in good condition.