The round glasses and patterned tie give this bust-length male portrait its distinctive character. On this oval white porcelain medallion, sepia tones blend with light flecks, giving the image an almost veiled presence. The simple border bears the golden inscription "P.F. Ladavid Tournai," partially erased. A memorial object whose visual interest lies as much in the subject's gaze as in the irregularities of its surface.
✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Provenance: Tournai - Belgium ✦ Dimensions: approx. 15 × 10.5 cm. ✦ Material: Enamelled porcelain with photographic portrait. ✦ Condition: Image wear, sporadic missing areas forming light flecks, and surface scratches. Marks on the white border and partially erased golden inscription.
A Belgian funerary photoceramic for a collection of sepia portraits, old memories, or a cabinet of curiosities.
