I've seen similar in México with pontils and was told they were antique, used to ship wine from Spain and served as ship ballast during the...
I'm still curious so I'd like to re-ask a previous question... Why do you believe the painting shows an American scene? Debora
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From my previous link re the kepi. Debora [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I agree that the male figure appears to be wearing livery. Debora
Good idea. Would/could you post a photograph of the back? Debora
Takes a certain type of hubris... Debora
Italian was my first thought too. Debora
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecce_Homo_(Garc%C3%ADa_Mart%C3%ADnez_and_Gim%C3%A9nez) Debora
Yes, it's charming. Debora
Cautionary tale. Debora [ATTACH]
That's odd. It looks square in some photos and rectangular in others. Flat in some photos and sloped in others. Debora
A kepi. This one is very similar and French. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kepi...
Why don't you post a photograph of the entire mirror, from both front and back? Someone is sure to weigh in on whether it's worthy professional...
The floral accents should be made of gesso. Which would later be gilded. If the mirror has any financial value, you might be happier with a...
Would/could you post a photograph of the back please? Debora
Soldiers from the Second French Empire. Debora [ATTACH]
Why do you believe it to be an American scene? And I'm puzzled by the fact that the women's clothing doesn't correspond to the date of 1891 but...
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