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Pair of Miniature Lady Portraits 19th Century French School
Located in Milan, IT
A lovely pair of portrait miniatures of two ladies, by a French skillful artist who painted in fine
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Brass

French 18th Century Miniature Portrait Portrait of Rococo Lady Fine Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a French Rococo Lady 18th century, French artist gouache painting on board , framed
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18th Century Rococo Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Gouache

Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint
By Daniel Saint
Located in Stockholm, SE
reputation for his miniature portraits, which were characterized by their delicate detail and fine brushwork
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Early 19th Century Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Gouache

Scandinavian Family Portrait, Artist 18th Century, Scandinavian School
Located in Bruges, BE
Scandinavian Family Portrait Artist 18th century 18th Century Scandinavian School Signature: Not
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18th Century Medieval Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Egg Tempera

18th century portrait of the artist’s daughter, Catharina, playing the cello
By Balthasar Denner
Located in Bath, Somerset
in Hamburg which was at that time part of Denmark. He began as a painter of portrait miniatures and
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Canvas, Oil

Famous American Artist John O'Brien Inman (1828-1896) O/C Antique 1864 Portrait
Located in Framingham, MA
landscapes and miniatures, as well as portraits and genre scenes. After a first exhibition in 1853 at the
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1860s Impressionist Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil

“Double Portrait”
Located in Southampton, NY
likely brother and sister) attributed to the hand of American artist, John Carlin. Double portraits are
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1860s Academic Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Canvas, Oil

Antique “Double Portrait”
“Double Portrait”
H 37 in W 30 in D 4.5 in
19th Century French Miniature of Napoleon I after Paul Delaroche in Period Frame
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vero Beach, FL
miniature portrait painting on porcelain from the late 19th century after the painting “Napoleon in His
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Porcelain, Wood

Early 20th Century Miniature Etching, Portrait of an Old Woman by Ralph Sweet
Located in Soquel, CA
Early 20th Century Miniature Etching, Portrait of an Old Woman by Ralph Sweet Compelling early
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Etching, Paper

Portrait of a Girl Holding Wool - British Edwardian female portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This beautiful British Edwardian portrait oil painting is by noted and much exhibited female artist
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Early 1900s Pre-Raphaelite Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil

Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty
By Limoges
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty France, Circa 1900s A exquisite
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Enamel

Johann Paul Eisenmeyer, Portrait Of A Gentleman, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming mid-19th-century oil painting by Austrian artist Johann Paul Eisenmeyer (act.1820
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1840s Folk Art Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Canvas, Oil

Nathaniel Hone, portrait of "flora" roman goddess, 18th century
By Nathaniel Hone the Elder
Located in York, GB
by one of the best artists of this time. The portrait is in overall very good condition having been
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil

Portrait of a Girl, 18th Century Oil Old Master
By George Knapton
Located in London, GB
George Knapton 1698-1778 Portrait of a Girl Oil on canvas Image size: 20 x 18 inches Original
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil, Canvas

Striking 18th Century Portrait of the 12th Earl of Caithness
By Sir Henry Raeburn
Located in London, GB
) was a Scottish portrait painter and Scotland's first significant portrait painter since the Union to
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18th Century Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil

Portrait of Charlotte Julianna Jane Howard - British Victorian art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Victorian portrait is by noted artist Richard Buckner. Painted circa 1840 it is
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1840s Victorian Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil

Family Portrait in Market - British 1914 art Post Impressionist oil painting
Located in London, GB
This charming early twentieth century Post Impressionist portrait oil painting is by British Jewish
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1910s Post-Impressionist Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil

19th century Portrait of a lady, Priscilla Osborn, William Jacob Baer
Located in York, GB
autograph letters from W J Baer to his client and a photograph of the present portrait on the artist's easel
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19th Century Old Masters Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil

'Portrait of a Gentleman Seated and Reading', Regency, Early Victorian Dandy
By George Richmond
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Blake. Later in life, he established himself as a successful society portrait painter of the British
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1840s Realist Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil, Cardboard

Portrait of Young Gentleman, Lord George Douglas, Arcadian Landscape c.1710
Located in London, GB
D’Agar was a prolific artist and his graceful portraits are mannered and competent and were in high
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil, Canvas

Lost in Thought - Australian art 1920's portrait oil painting woman flowers
By Frederick William Leist
Located in London, GB
A fine oil on canvas which dates to circa 1920 by noted Australian artist Frederick William Leist
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1920s Realist Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil

Attributed J S Copley Two Nobles Portrait Paintings 18 century pastel parchment
Located in Florence, IT
sleeves and the vest). The two pieces can be attributed to John Singleton Copley, American artist
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Late 18th Century Other Art Style Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Pastel, Parchment Paper, Cardboard

Portrait of Louis de France, Grand Dauphin, 17th century French School c. 1670
Located in PARIS, FR
Portrait of Louis de France (1661 -1711), known as the Grand Dauphin, son of Louis XIV and Maria
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1670s Old Masters Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Canvas, Oil

Mather Brown (1761-1831) Portrait of Major-General John Robinson (1757-1819)
By Mather Brown
Located in London, GB
Mather Brown (1761-1831) Portrait of Major-General John Robinson (1757-1819) Oil on canvas; held
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Early 19th Century Romantic Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil

Portrait of a Lady with her Hair Adorned with Flowers, 18th Century French
Located in London, GB
was the most wanted artist in Paris for portraits. He was married to the miniature painter Marie
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18th Century French School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Canvas, Oil

Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting of "Femme Avec Le Chapeau Plumé, by Hildebrandt
Located in New York, NY
artist-colleagues among his numerous sitters. Born in 1872, his life followed a trajectory similar to
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1890s Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman in Green Coat -British 18thC art Old Master oil painting
By Francis Cotes
Located in London, GB
artist, specialising in miniatures). Cotes trained with portrait painter George Knapton (1698–1778
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil

"A Martinique Native in French Guyana, " Black Female Portrait, Female Artist
Located in New York, NY
miniatures, plaques, and medals of famous people. In the 1920s, she began to travel the world in search
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1920s Feminist Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Paper, Watercolor

American Victorian Maria Judson Strean Portrait Miniature Pendant in 15K Gold
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
miniature portrait artists, Maria Judson Strean (1865–1949). This never before seen piece of artwork was
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1890s American Victorian Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

The New Pupil /// Antique Modern Female Artist Etching Child Children Figurative
By Eileen Soper
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Eileen Alice Soper (English, 1905-1990) Title: "The New Pupil" *Signed by Soper in pencil
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1920s Modern Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Etching, Intaglio

'Portrait of a Young Woman' original Hollar engraving after Hans Holbein
By Wenceslaus Hollar
Located in Milwaukee, WI
painter for King Henry VIII. Along with portraits of the king and his court, he also produced miniature
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Engraving

'Portrait of M. Morett, ' original Wenceslaus Hollar engraving after Hans Holbein
By Wenceslaus Hollar
Located in Milwaukee, WI
and his court, he also produced miniature portraits that are likewise prized for their sincerity and
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Engraving

Carved and Painted Model of Hms Emerald, 1811 and ‘Hms Emerald & Hms Amethyst
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
canvas, this ship’s portrait showing Emerald under full sail with Amethyst in the distance, the gilt
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19th Century British Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Paint

Pair of Miniature Mid 19th Century Watercolours - Brother and Sister
Located in Corsham, GB
Two exquisite mid 19th Century miniature portraits in watercolour. The children are in their finest
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Mid-19th Century Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Watercolor

'Portrait of Henrico van der Borcht, ' original W. Hollar engraving after Holbein
By Wenceslaus Hollar
Located in Milwaukee, WI
court, he also produced miniature portraits that are likewise prized for their sincerity and accurate
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Engraving

Guinevere - 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Oil Painting of King Arthur Queen Legend
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
English mediaeval portrait of Queen Guinevere at Amesbury Priory contemplating her love for Launcelot – is
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Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil

Guinevere - 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Oil Painting of King Arthur Queen Legend
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
English mediaeval portrait of Queen Guinevere at Amesbury Priory contemplating her love for Launcelot – is
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Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil

The Rose Seller
Located in St. Albans, GB
Frame Size: 32 x 28" (81 x 71cm) 1848-1918 Alfred Edward Emslie was an English genre and portrait
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1890s Victorian Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil

Peter Skeolan mid 19th Century English silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
career he worked as an itinerant miniature portrait painter and profilist, possibly as early as the 1830s
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Mid-19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Watercolor, Paper

Early 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait Of Mrs Powell
Located in Corsham, GB
which has been captured in beautifully minute detail. The artist has used the traditional miniature
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19th Century Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Watercolor

Portrait of Lady, 18th Century English Pen and Ink
By Ozias Humphry
Located in London, GB
Ozias Humphry 1742-1810 Portrait of Frances Abington Pen and brown ink Image size: 7 1/2 x 5 3/4
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18th Century Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Pen, Ink

Montagnard des Environs de Szczaronica by Franciszek Tepa - Realist portrait
By Franciszek Tepa
Located in London, GB
26.3 x 20 cm (10 ⅜ x 7 ⅞ inches) Signed and dated lower right, F. Tepa 1873 Artist biography Polish
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1870s Realist Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Watercolor

Frédéric Millet (1786-1859) Portrait of a gentleman, 1849 watercolor signed
Located in Paris, FR
, particularly in miniature. It is therefore particularly interesting to present this portrait, which bears
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1840s Romantic Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Watercolor

English School early 19th century, Portrait of two children, drawing
Located in Paris, FR
artist has perfectly captured their innocence without making them into miniature adults.
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Early 1800s Old Masters Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Pencil

Portrait of a Young Girl with Golden Locks - British Victorian exhib watercolour
Located in London, GB
in good condition. Edward Tayler (1828 Switzerland -1906 England) Painter of miniature portraits and
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19th Century Victorian Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Watercolor

Portrait of a Man Wearing a Turban, 18th Century Pastel Drawing
By Thomas Frye
Located in London, GB
1762) was an Anglo-Irish artist, best known for his portraits in oil and pastel, including some
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1750s English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Paper, Oil Pastel

Early 20th century English portrait of a young girl, Deborah Blencowe
By Louise Burrell
Located in Woodbury, CT
Louise H. "Louie" Burrell (née Luker 1873 – 1971) was an English-born artist who also lived in
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1920s Victorian Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Watercolor, Paper

Early 20th century English portrait of a red haired young girl
By Louise Burrell
Located in Woodbury, CT
Louise H. "Louie" Burrell (née Luker 1873 – 1971) was an English-born artist who also lived in
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1920s Victorian Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Watercolor, Paper

Portrait of a Lady in a White Dress - 18th Century Watercolour
By John Downman
Located in London, GB
-length portrait of a lady is typical of the artist’s work. The sitter is seated almost in profile in
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18th Century Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Watercolor, Paper

Jean-Henri Cless (1774-1812) Portrait of a young woman, signed drawing
Located in Paris, FR
portraits. The Musée Carnavalet in Paris keeps a drawing representing An artist's studio in 1804, called
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Early 1800s Old Masters Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Ink, Pencil

Portrait of a Gentleman in a Redingote by student od Jean Louis David drawing
Located in Norwich, GB
showed portraits and a number of miniatures, and won a second-class medal. Hesse travelled to Germany in
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Early 19th Century French School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Ink, Paper, Graphite

The Puppet Man, 1960. E. A
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"The Puppet Man, 1960. By Alexander Calder. Handwriting by artist "EA" down left. Image size
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1660s Abstract Geometric Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Archival Paper, Lithograph

Paysan Centenaire, Soldat de l'Armée du Général Kosenisko by Franciszek Tepa
By Franciszek Tepa
Located in London, GB
-1889) Watercolour 26.3 x 30 cm (10 ⅜ x 11 ¾ inches) Initialed and dated lower left, F. 1873 Artist
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1870s Realist Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Watercolor

19th century silhouette of a man
Located in York, GB
into the 21st century. They represented a cheap but effective alternative to the portrait miniature
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Paper

19th century silhouette of a man
19th century silhouette of a man
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19th century silhouette of a lady
Located in York, GB
alternative to the portrait miniature, and skilled specialist artists could cut a high-quality bust portrait
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Paper

19th century silhouette of a lady
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19th century silhouette of a man
Located in York, GB
the 21st century. They represented a cheap but effective alternative to the portrait miniature, and
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Paper

19th century silhouette of a man
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19th century silhouette of a man
Located in York, GB
the 21st century. They represented a cheap but effective alternative to the portrait miniature, and
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Paper

19th century silhouette of a man
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19th century silhouette of a lady
Located in York, GB
into the 21st century. They represented a cheap but effective alternative to the portrait miniature
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Paper

19th century silhouette of a lady
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19th century silhouette of a lady
Located in York, GB
into the 21st century. They represented a cheap but effective alternative to the portrait miniature
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Paper

19th century silhouette of a lady
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19th century silhouette of a lady
Located in York, GB
into the 21st century. They represented a cheap but effective alternative to the portrait miniature
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Paper

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