Original 19th Century Miniature Oil Paintingby Ignazio Curion (b. 1828 - d.1908)Oil on Card Stock, after Allegory of Vanity by Angelo Caroselli.Painted by master artist Ignazio Curion who is known for his 19th century master miniature renditions of paintings from the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries. Signed upper left (seen when removed from frame)Painting: 6" by 8"Frame: 15" by 16.5", 1 3/4" thick.Condition: Antique and pre-owned with wear consistent with age and history. painting framed in gilt gesso and wood, and under glass; painting is in wonderful condition, with the only real wear to the edges hidden below frame–– as seen in the photos of the painting taken when we removed it from the frame. The frame itself has strips of gilt gesso lost, as seen in the photographs. The frame is old and the gesso is crumbly. As seasoned antiques and fine arts dealers, we stand by the authenticity of this painting. This being stated, the condition report and description is provided as a courtesy and information may be subjective. The details in the description or condition report are not to be understood as absolute and are not to be misconstrued as absolutely complete.We will NOT take returns based on buyers-remorse and will not issue a reduction in the price after an item is purchased. We are aware of scams people maliciously try to perhaps get money back for their purchases, make returns, and get the item for less than what they paid by trying to find minute and expected flaws that are consistent with used fine arts and decorative objects. If you try this, we will block you from ever bidding on our consignments again. These are rare and antique art objects and collectable, handcrafted, and old.