19th century, France, oval concave porcelain with a full length portrait of an elegant male Renaissance courtier, with sword, signed lower right, presented in likely original velvet surround. Porcelain is impressed "HB / Choisy / Le Roi."

DOA 19 1/2 x 13 3/4 in.

From the Collection of the late James and Nelson Teague, Greensboro, North Carolina

Gilt losses to the edge of the plaque and in several interior spots; velvet shows soiling and wear; later back.