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19th Century Portrait Miniature, Young Man in Blue Coat
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Portrait Miniature, Young Man in Blue Coat As is
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Oil

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
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Other

Fine Mid 19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Woman Wearing a Lace Bonnet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fine Mid 19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Woman Wearing a Lace Bonnet Finely detailed portrait
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Oil

Portrait miniature, by F. Carbonara
Located in GB
F. Carbonara was an Italian miniature portrait artist active in the early 19th century. There is an
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Early 19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Watercolor, Board

19th-Century Oil Portrait Miniature
Located in Madrid, ES
A finely executed 19th-century oil miniature portrait depicting a distinguished gentleman dressed
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 19th Century English School Portrait Miniature - Georgian Lady in Blue
Located in Corsham, GB
An exquisite Georgian portrait miniature in watercolour, depicting a lady in a blue dress and
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Early 19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Watercolor

Early portrait miniature memorial ring, circa 1793.
Located in London, GB
Early portrait miniature memorial ring. Vertically set with an oval portrait miniature of a lady in
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1790s Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Yellow Gold

Pair of Period Portrait Miniatures / English Regency Gentlemen
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of well-painted portrait miniatures, matted and framed, English gentlemen, Regency period
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Paint

18th-19th Century Portrait Miniature of Mother and Child
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th-19th Century Portrait Miniature of Mother and Child 4x2.75x.1/8
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18th Century Baroque Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Metal

18th Century Portrait Miniature of a Child
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Portrait Miniature of a Child, in the style of Christian Friedrich Zincke, half length
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1730s English Rococo Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Copper, Enamel

18th-Century Naval Officer Oil Portrait Miniature
Located in Madrid, ES
An exquisite 18th-century oil portrait miniature depicting a distinguished naval officer, dressed
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1750s Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Bronze

17th-18th Century Spanish Portrait Miniature, Noblewoman on Tortoiseshell
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Oval portrait Miniature on tortoiseshell of a noblewoman, probably Spanish, 17th-early 18th century
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18th Century European Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Shell, Paint

Fine Early 19th-Century Portrait Miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in Bilzen, BE
Fine Early 19th-Century Portrait Miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte Watercolor on Paper Original
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Wood, Paper

Georgian Circa 1825 Gold Cannetille Portrait Miniature Mourning Bracelet
Located in Wheaton, IL
Rare Georgian Circa 1820 Gold Cannetille portrait miniature mourning flexible bracelet- centralized
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold, 18k Gold

Circle of David des Granges (1611–1672), Oil on Copper Portrait Miniature, 1660
Located in Holywell, GB
A finely executed portrait miniature in oil on copper depicting a gentleman dressed in a black gown
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17th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Oil

Portrait Miniature of Princess Alexandra V. Bayern, by Stieler
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Portrait miniature of Princess Alexandra V. Bayern in a bronze frame, by Joseph Karl Stieler
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Early 19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Bronze

Georgian Child Flower Locket Pendant Gold Portrait Miniature Necklace
Located in New York, NY
hand painted portrait miniature of a child in a field of grass with a bouquet of roses and in a 10-12
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique French Portrait Miniature Oil Painting Vigee Lebrun Mother Daughter 1860
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Portrait Miniature oil Painting, Jenny Savy, circa 1860. The painting being larger
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Oil

18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to Christian Friedrich Zincke
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to Christian Friedrich Zincke (1683 - 1767) A young girl
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1730s English Rococo Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold, Copper, Enamel

Antique 20K Gold Portrait Miniature Pendant on 27 Inch Chain
Located in Miami, FL
Museum-quality antique portrait miniature necklace crafted in exceptionally high-karat ~20K gold
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1920s Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Gold

Antique Brass & Pietra Dura Portrait Miniature Painting George Washington 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, antique brass easel with Pietra Dura panels and three handpainted portrait miniature
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1880s American American Empire Antique Portrait Miniature

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Brass

18th - 19th Century Portrait Miniature St George and the Dragon Gold Woven Silk
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th - 19th Century Portrait Miniature St George and the Dragon Gold Woven Silk Thread on Reverse
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Late 18th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Silk

French Bronze Jewelry Musical Box with Portrait Miniature Painting
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French Bronze Jewelry Musical Box with Portrait Miniature Painting Late 1800s to earliest 1900s
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Early 1900s French Romantic Antique Portrait Miniature

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Bronze

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
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1790s English Rococo Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold

Late 18th Century Portrait Miniature Ring Of A Lady
Located in Firenze, IT
Georgian portrait miniature ring, set with glass on top, all within a setting of 18kt gold. The
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Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Portrait Miniature

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Child Dove Bird Locket Pendant Portrait Miniature Necklace Hand Painted
Located in New York, NY
hand painted portrait miniature of a child with a dove bird. The portrait miniature is of the highest
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Gilt Metal

19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Man with a Yellow V-Neck Collar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fine 19th century portrait miniature of a man with a yellow V-neck collar A wonderful antique
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Late 19th Century British Antique Portrait Miniature

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Other

Swedish School 18th Century, A Portrait Miniature of Mother and Four Children
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Swedish School 18th Century, A Portrait Miniature Of A Mother and Her Four Children Circa 1780
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Portrait Miniature

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Mother-of-Pearl, Paint

Oil Painting Portrait Miniature: Napoleon Bonaparte, Full Military Dress
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Oil Painting French Portrait Miniature: Napoleon Bonaparte, Full Military Dress France, Mid
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Portrait Miniature

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Wood

Georgian Child Parrot Bird Portrait Miniature 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian hand painted portrait miniature of a girl
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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Late 18th Century English Rococo Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold

19th Century Portrait Miniature - Watercolour, Lady in a Feathered Hat
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming miniature study of an elegant woman in a wide collared dress and a hat decorated with
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Watercolor

Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint
By Daniel Saint
Located in Stockholm, SE
reputation for his miniature portraits, which were characterized by their delicate detail and fine brushwork
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Early 19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gouache

18th-19th Century Hand Painted Portrait Miniature Painting Queen Crown Jewels
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE 18TH - 19TH CENTURY HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY, A ROYAL
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19th Century Unknown Romantic Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gilt Metal

Antique Mid 19th Century French Portrait Miniature Silver and Marcasite Pendant
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This beautiful portrait miniature pendant was created in France. Condition Report: Excellent The
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Marcasite, Silver

18th Century Framed Set of Three Plumbago Portrait Miniatures
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Framed Set of Three Plumbago Portrait Miniatures - Style of Nathaniel Hone (1718
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Mid-18th Century English Rococo Antique Portrait Miniature

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Glass, Animal Skin, Wood

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
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Late 18th Century English Rococo Antique Portrait Miniature

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Ivory, Glass, Wood

18th Century Mughal School Indian Portrait Miniature Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Indian, 18th or early 19th century. This exquisite 18th-century Mughal School miniature painting
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18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold Leaf

American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Portrait Miniature: Woman in a White Gown Thomas Story Officer (1810–1859) Watercolor on
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1830s American American Empire Antique Portrait Miniature

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Ivory

1876 Victorian 9ct Gold Portrait Miniature Pendant and Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
oval porcelain plaque hand-painted with a miniature portrait. The reverse of the plaque is signed by
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1870s Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold

Pair of Miniature Lady Portraits 19th Century French School
Located in Milano, MI
A lovely pair of portrait miniatures of two ladies, by a French skillful artist who painted in fine
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Brass

18th Century Gold Portrait Miniature Ring A Lady Painted Enamel
Located in Firenze, IT
miniature of an elegant woman in bust form, encircled by a string of small balls. Size 5 Weight: 3.7gr. The
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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Portrait Miniature

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

18th Century Gold Portrait Miniature Ring Shepherd Boy King David Painted Enamel
Located in London, GB
miniature of a shepherd boy holding a crook. This pastoral scene probably depicts David the Shepherd Boy
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Late 18th Century French Rococo Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold, Enamel

"Miniature"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
, typical of portrait miniatures and intimate landscapes favored during the period. Painted on a metal
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19th Century Romantic Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Metal

Victorian Handpainted Miniature Portrait With Yellow Gold and Diamond Frame
Located in New York, NY
Antique Portrait Miniature Brooch with Ornate Gold Filigree and Old Mine Cut Diamond Accents. This
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1890s Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Diamond, 10k Gold, 15k Gold

19th Century by Sir Henry Raeburn Portrait of a landowner Oil on canvas
By Sir Henry Raeburn
Located in Milano, Lombardia
of carefully finished portrait miniatures. Later he stated with oil painting, which he was self
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Early 19th Century Old Masters Antique Portrait Miniature

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Lady Mary Burke, later Wife of Edward Southwell
Located in Taunton, GB
ARTIST William Derby (1786–1847) was an English portrait and miniature painter known for his refined
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18th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Oil

Miniature Pendant with Gold Frame, Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The pendant holding a late 18th century portrait miniature of a gentleman, mounted in gold, length
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Gold

18th century portrait of the artist’s daughter, Catharina, playing the cello
By Balthasar Denner
Located in Bath, Somerset
in Hamburg which was at that time part of Denmark. He began as a painter of portrait miniatures and
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Portrait Miniature

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Canvas, Oil

19th Century English Painted Miniature Portrait Signed by Chester Dennery
Located in Esbeek, NL
First half of the 19th century painted portrait, depicting Newark Hudson. Signed by Chester
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Early 19th Century English Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Paint

Antique Miniature Portrait with an 18-Karat Yellow Gold Frame & Fitted Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed miniature portrait was made in England in approximately 1900 in the period
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold

Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
common. A very small number of portrait miniatures on ivory are also recorded. With finely applied
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Early 19th Century English School Antique Portrait Miniature

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Glass, Watercolor

Antique Miniature Young Man Military Officer Portrait Painting John Smart, 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique miniature portrait painting, John Smart (1741-1811). The painting circa 1780. A
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1780s English Georgian Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Sevres Portrait Porcelain Ormolu Wall Sconces Candle Lights
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Portland, OR
, mounted with portrait miniatures, circa 1880. The top of each sconce is inset with a Sevres porcelain
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Portrait Miniature

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Bronze, Ormolu

German 19th Century 18-22K Gold Bracelet with Five Miniature Portrait Paintings
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Articulated Bracelet with Five Original Enamel Miniature Paintings on Porcelain *No signature or maker's mark
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1870s Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold, Enamel

Pair French Miniature Portraits Of Commander Jean-baptiste Raymond De Lacrosse
Located in Bilzen, BE
A Pair of Napoleonic Portrait Miniatures Commander of Jean-Baptiste Raymond de Lacrosse Jean
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Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Portrait Miniature

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Wood

Miniature 19th Century Oil - A Bearded Clerk
Located in Corsham, GB
A finely executed 19th-century Italian School miniature portraying a rosy-cheeked, bearded
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Oil

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Antique Portrait Miniature For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique portrait miniature you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique portrait miniature — often made from metal, wood and paint — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique portrait miniature, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique portrait miniature is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Empire and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. John Cox Dillman Engleheart, De Herck and Dresden Porcelain each produced at least one beautiful antique portrait miniature that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Portrait Miniature?

An antique portrait miniature can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,440, while the lowest priced sells for $89 and the highest can go for as much as $31,517.
Questions About Antique Portrait Miniature
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Miniature portraits are made with a mix of powdered glass, metal oxides and oil which makes a paste. This paste is painted color by color onto a base. Each color layer is fired in a kiln, one at a time. You’ll find a variety of miniature portraits from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.