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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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18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to Charles Hayter (1761 -1835)
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to Charles Hayter (1761 -1835) , A family group portrait
Category
Antique 1790s English Rococo Paintings
Materials
Gold
18th Century Portrait Miniature - Style of William Wood (1768 -1809)
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Portrait Miniature - Style of William Wood (1768 -1809) , A young girl, bust length
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Rococo Paintings
Materials
Gold
$2,398 Sale Price
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18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to George Engleheart (1750 -1829)
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to George Engleheart (1750 - 1829) , Portrait of a young
Category
Antique 1780s English Rococo Paintings
Materials
Gold
$4,796 Sale Price
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18th Century Portrait Miniature - Style of Richard Cosway (1742 -1821)
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Portrait Miniature - Style of Richard Cosway (1742 -1821) , A young girl, bust length
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Rococo Paintings
Materials
Ivory, Glass, Wood
American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer
Located in Downingtown, PA
Ivory, Gilded Frame
Circa 1830–1836,
Philadelphia
This exquisite American portrait miniature, signed
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Paintings
Materials
Ivory
