Antique French Portrait Miniature in 18k Gold Locket Frame, Signed by Artist, Motier Mother of Pearl We are unsure which Reinhold

We are unsure which Reinhold is our artist:

or to attach a bale

the emulsions are painted on copper plaques

typical of the day and tradition

and these were in the form of a black round 'patch'

Antique French Portrait Miniature in 18k Gold Locket Frame, Signed by Artist, Motier Mother of Pearl We are unsure which ReinholdOne of my favorites, this c. 1700s to as late as 1800 portrait miniature is exceptional as a work of art, and has importance I have long since lost track of. Signed Motier, and with a crest on back, I remember it was very pricey when I bought it many years ago. Alas, I have lost my information about it, which I had intentionally kept due to his importance. When I search Motier, numerous references to Marquis de Lafayette come up, and while this