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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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Antique Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Young Woman, Circa 1840, Framed
Located in Las Vegas, NV
19th-century portrait miniature depicting a young woman in an off-shoulder black dress with lace
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Paintings
Materials
Brass
French Empire Revival Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Signed André, Late 19th C.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Portrait miniature of a young woman wearing a white fichu cap and ruffled collar over a dark dress
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Paintings
Materials
Ivory, Wood, Paint
French Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Empire Revival Taste, Signed, c. 1860-1880
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Portrait miniature of a young woman in an off-the-shoulder white dress with a blue wrap, her hair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Paintings
Materials
Brass
Miniature Portrait of the Prince of Wales, Later Edward VII
By Robert Henderson
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Very Fine and Important Miniature Portrait of the Prince of Wales, Later Edward VII, as Captain
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Ivory, Satin, Glass, Paint
Pair of Portrait Miniatures of Children by W. Fisher Girl Dated 1821
Located in Downingtown, PA
Playful Companions: Pair of Portrait Miniatures of Children by W. Fisher
Dated 1821
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Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Paintings
Materials
Ivory
French Portrait Miniature of Young Nobleman with Order Star, Mid 19th C.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A finely executed French portrait miniature depicting a young aristocratic gentleman wearing a blue
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Paintings
Materials
Ivory, Wood, Paint
