Lot #293: Debbie Thompson Wilson Miniature Painting Framed

This exquisitely detailed miniature painting by Debbie Thompson Wilson captures a vibrant scene adapted from the historic Bedford Hours. The artwork features a central figure in a deep blue gown set against a lush, multi-colored background, beautifully showcased within a layered blue and white matting. The entire piece is housed in a substantial, classically styled frame that has been elegantly gilded with 23k gold leaf, which features intricate decorative corner ornaments and an antiqued patina. Perfectly preserved and displayed on clear acrylic stands, this fine art piece combines medieval illumination traditions with masterful contemporary craftsmanship, making it an exceptional addition for collectors of illuminated manuscripts and fine miniature art.De Claris Mulieribus (Concerning Famous Women) housed in the British Library. It depicts Timarete (Thamyris), an ancient Greek painter who was famously recorded as one of the first known female artists in history, standing in front of an easel painting an image of Diana. Dimensions: - Pickup category timeslot {A}