Antique French Oil Painting, Portrait of Woman c.1840s, Fine Frame, Jewelry, Hat

We found no artist's signature on this painting and we did take it out of its frame just in case. Painted in vignette, the canvas is open and unpainted beyond an oval, so meant for this original frame that comes with it. The frame and painting each are of high appeal and quality, and each have evidence of their advanced age. Frame shows a few losses (view our images to assess) but not bad for its era. The painting has a few old restorations, most notable a long one there near the top of the oval. It traverses the aperture, has been restored and isn't too distracting but I want to bring your attention to it as you make your decision. I love this one just as it is. The jewelry and the woman's dramatic profile, the elegance of the artist's talented capture of her throughout - these things rise to the forefront. Using light like Rembrandt, I wish we knew the artist for this fine painting! That said, I will also point to the slight strangeness that is at her nose. I don't know if that repre