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What are miniatures from the 1800s?
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In the 1800s, miniatures were small portraits. People commissioned them to give as gifts to their loved ones to carry with them. In this way, miniatures were similar to modern wallet photographs. On 1stDibs, find a range of miniature portraits.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Fine American 18th Century Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine American 18th century portrait miniature of a gentleman, of a distinguished gentleman in a
Category
Antique 18th Century American American Classical Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
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
Russian Princess with Tiara and Elaborate Jewelry Portrait Miniature
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Russian princess with tiara and elaborate jewelry portrait miniature
This young
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
Jacques Bisson Portrait Miniature
Located in Braintree, GB
Jacques Bisson d.1737.
French School early 18th.Century. Portrait miniature painting. Body-color
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Young Man with Curly Red Hair
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century fine portrait miniature of a young man with curly red hair
Dimensions 3" x 2.5
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper
Rapetti Portrait Miniature-Charleston Interest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Portrait miniature of a young woman from the Gourdin family, Charleston, C.G. Rapetti (Italian
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paint
