French bronze portrait box, round; the hinged top with hand painted portrait of lady in pink silk dress with lace collar and cuffs, yellow and red bow at bust, wearing a plumed hat and carrying a rose. Portrait mounted behind glass and signed "Gerard" lower right. Gilt bronze box with swag, floral and bead decoration to the sides with center blank cartouche. Interior lined with green velvet. Four turned feet. 3 1/2" H x 7" diameter. French, 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Portrait with one chip at right side margin. Box in very good condition with one foot replaced. Lining likely replaced.