Antique French 19th Century Oil Painting Military Portrait Soldier with Rifle, Artist Signed L Bonnamy Etruscan Revival The earlier pieces

The earlier pieces

Denver by the Belle Epoch era (this mark was used c

Some claim these are actually also tea caddies

but the body of the brooch tests as sterling silver with an 18k layer (vermeil)

One or two of the candle cups need adjustment once they arrive at your house

Antique French 19th Century Oil Painting Military Portrait Soldier with Rifle, Artist Signed L Bonnamy Etruscan Revival The earlier piecesCharming oil painting on thick pressed card, Impressionist influence portrait of a military soldier holding up his rifle with bayonet, guard house in distance. The artist has signed both front and back, "L. Bonnamy" and I have not yet found reference to that artist. The painting has a country or folk feel to it, perhaps that of a young artist. No evidence of it ever having been in frame (no edge marks a frame might leave). Intimate size at 13. 5" x