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What is an ivory miniature?
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An ivory miniature is a tiny portrait painted on a backing of ivory. Miniatures first started appearing in the 16th century, and carrying one is today's equivalent of keeping a loved one’s photo in your wallet. You can find a collection of vintage ivory miniatures on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Georgian Diamond and Ivory Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Stroud, GB
A rare and elegant late Georgian portrait miniature locket pendant, set with five old cut diamonds
Category
Antique 1820s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold
Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory, Italy 1830.
Located in Milan, IT
Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory.
The frame, in waxed fruit wood, is square in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Portrait Miniature Pendant with Gold Frame, Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included).
The pendant holding a late 18th century portrait
Category
Antique 1790s English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ivory
17th century portrait of lady in an ivory silk gown and lace collar
By Cornelius Johnson
Located in Bath, Somerset
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Johnson's scale of portraits varied from tiny miniatures to full-lengths and large group portraits. His
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint
By Daniel Saint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Saint (1778-1847) France
Title: Portrait of a French Gentleman
large portait miniature on ivory
signed
Category
Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Portrait of a Lady - Oil Painting - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of a Lady, 19th Century Painting.
Miniature on ivory.
Wooden frame with leather back
Category
19th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
