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What are small portraits called?

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What are small portraits called?
Small portraits are called limnings. Popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, limnings would be created with watercolors on prepared card, vellum, ivory or copper. The portraits were a great way to keep your loved one close, even when separated by distance. You’ll find a variety of limnings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Victorian Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Stroud, GB
Original, extraordinary and a tiny work of art, we are endlessly drawn to the history of miniature
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian Handpainted Miniature Portrait
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique 18th-century handpainted miniature portrait of a young lady in a solid silver frame
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Antique 18th Century French Frames

Victorian Enamel Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Earrings circa 1875
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Extremely fine rendition of Victorian jewelry, with detailed miniature portraits of enamel in an
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Antique 1870s Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rare Antique Diamond Gem Set Miniature Portrait Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique 14k gold bracelet, with three links featuring oval porcelain hand painted miniature
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Antique 19th Century More Bracelets

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Diamond

Boxed Victorian era gold pearl miniature portrait pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a rare piece of miniature portrait pendant, featuring a lovely young lady in a white lace
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 9k yellow gold hand painted miniature portrait pendant
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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