French school of the late 18th or early 19th century Portrait of a man in a blue frock coat with black collar and gold buttons, in bust form. 97. Oval miniature on elephant ivory. Unsigned. On the back, handwritten inscription "F. Pentix 97". Oval copper-plated metal hoop, suspension ring. 7 x 5.5 cm - Gross weight: 22 g. Some wear to the bottom of the miniature; some stains and bumps to the frame.