Mrs. Melanie BOST (Paris, ? active in 1837-1852). Portrait of a young blond man in a grey suit, velvet vest, black tie Oval miniature on ivory*. Signed and dated on the right: Mie Bost 1841 Size : at sight 9,2 x 7,5 cm Beautiful gilded metal frame with pearled decoration, arabesques and plant motifs, oval H. total 17,5 cm. Gross weight : 155,1 gr Pupil of Aubry, she exhibited at the Salon from 1837 to 1852. She was a miniaturist of a good talent whose works are rare. According to the regulation that came into force on January 19, 2022, the intra-European Union trade of ivory is subject to obtaining a CIC certificate. Re-exportation outside the European Union is prohibited.