Antique Portrait Miniature

Wonderful portrait miniature in profile of young Mr. Shoemaker with a hand painted oval mat and a gilt filet.

Antique Portrait Miniature Brooch with Ornate Gold Filigree and Old Mine Cut Diamond Accents.

Austrian Leutnant portrait miniature oil on board, circa 1840. Half-length portrait of Leutnant wearing white infantry tunic with high collar and order ribbon cross at breast.

He started as an apprentice to the goldsmith James Gilliland of Edinburgh, but he eventually took to the production of carefully finished portrait miniatures. Later he stated with oi...

19th Century Miniature Portrait of Jesus Christ, Germany A very small wooden miniature portrait painted on porcelain of Jesus Christ with a crown of thorns in a carved wooden frame ...

Derby exhibited frequently at the Royal Academy, producing portraits, miniatures, and watercolours that were admired for their elegance and clarity.

The pendant holding a late 18th century portrait miniature of a gentleman, mounted in gold, length 5.3cm.

This rather charming miniature portrait dates to the early 19th century, during the reign of George III.

Dating to the early part of the 19th century this miniature portrait is finely painted and retains what appears to be its original frame.

Set within a carefully crafted frame, the piece embodies the intimate tradition of portrait miniatures - objects cherished for their ability to preserve both likeness and legacy in a...

Indian Miniature Portrait a ruler of Jodhpur , early 19th century , inscribed on back.

First half of the 19th century painted portrait, depicting Newark Hudson. Signed by Chester Dennery, England. Bronze gilded frame.

This well executed miniature portrait was made in England in approximately 1900 in the period Edwardian style and comes with its original fitted leather case.

Fine Indian Miniature Portrait of the Emperor Akbar Shah II , possibly Murshidabad school East India circa 1800.

Miniature portrait, gouache and watercolour, from the Belle Epoque period of a fine 18th century lady, probably Madame Sophie Fille de Louis XV after Jean Marc Nattier, by noted port...

Portrait of a Lady with a Tiara, Restoration Period Miniature Signed Chaponnier, 1821 Elegant oval miniature depicting a young lady of high society, signed Chaponnier and dated 1821.

A fine antique miniature portrait painting, John Smart (1741-1811).

Antique Miniature Portrait of Empress Elisabeth of Austria - This finely executed miniature captures the timeless elegance of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as Sisi, after the c...

Antique Miniature Portrait of Napoleon I at Fontainebleau - This finely detailed miniature depicts Napoleon Bonaparte in the poignant days at Fontainebleau, dated March 31, 1814 - a ...

Antique Mughal Miniature Painting of Maharaja Dip Singh of Kaparan (Kapren) in a detailed Hunting Boar scene- ink, opaque watercolor on paper. Bundi, ca. 1775 A comparable pai...

Two Victorian Miniature Fashion Portraits, Hand-colored Lithographs on Paper, 19th century, unsigned, ornate giltwood frames.

Antique Miniature Portrait of a Noblewoman - This finely rendered miniature depicts a noblewoman with graceful composure, her features delicately painted to convey both softness and ...

Antique Miniature Portrait of a Noblewoman - This finely rendered miniature depicts a noblewoman with graceful composure, her features delicately painted to convey both softness and ...

A fine portrait miniature of a man with long tousled hair and blue high-collared frock coat.

This charming 18th-century miniature depicts a pious St Peter, looking up to the heavens in devotion. Peter is depicted in red and blue, symbolizing his dual roles as a passionate ap...

19th-Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Cherub Miniature Plaque – After Raphael’s Sistine Madonna An exquisite late-Victorian oval decorative plaque insert featuring a fine, hand-painte...

Soon he took to the production of carefully finished portrait miniatures; meeting with success and patronage, he extended his practice to oil painting, at which he was self-taught.

A finely executed 19th-century Italian School miniature portraying a rosy-cheeked, bearded gentleman wearing a fur hat and collar. The artist has rendered the textures and details of...

French emperor and revered military general Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) is depicted here in miniature. He is dressed in splendid military uniform with golden epaulettes and medals...

German theologian Martin Luther (1483-1546) was the seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation and is considered one of the most influential figures in Western and Christian histor...

Hugh Latimer (c.1487-1555) was an English Protestant preacher. He was Bishop of Worcester during the Reformation and Church of England chaplain to King Edward VI, but was arrested on...

With dark, braided hair and blue eyes, the sitter's cheerful expression feels highly individualized, indicating that this image of a well-dressed figure may be a portrait. The art o...

Renowned engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) is depicted here in miniature. Considered one of the greatest figures of the Industrial Revolution, Brunel's achievements includ...

Frederick II (1712-1786), King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786, is depicted here in miniature. A brilliant military campaigner, Frederick II greatly enlarged Prussia's territories and m...

With the advent of photography, the need for miniature portrait paintings became obsolete, and Carlin turned to painting the landscapes and genre scenes for which he is best known.

Dr. Franz Heinrich Zitz (1803-1877), a prominent attorney from Mainz, Germany is depicted here in miniature. He was a member of parliament and served as the head of the militia in Ma...

Marie de' Medici (1575-1642) was Queen of France as the second wife of King Henry IV and served as regent for her son Louis XIII following her husband's death in 1610. Even after Lou...

Francis I of France (1494-1547) is depicted here in miniature. The work shows him in profile, after the portrait of the monarch by Titian now in the collection of the Louvre, Paris.

In this simple yet striking miniature portrait, and old woman is shown in profile, her head covered by a scarf.

Pair of Early 19th Century Miniature Portraits in Flamed Birch Frames A charming and evocative pair of miniature portraits from the early 19th century, one of which is dated 1813.

Franz Joseph I (1830-1916), ruler of Austria-Hungary, is depicted here in miniature, dressed in splendid military uniform. Beautifully presented in an antique gilt frame. Inscribed v...

Alexandre Auguste Ledru-Rollin (1807-1874) was a French lawyer, politician and journalist who emerged as one of the leaders of the French Revolution of 1848. He is depicted here in m...

Joseph Radetzky von Radetz (1766-1858) was an Austrian field marshal. He fought at the Battle of Leipzig against Napoleon, and embarked on reforms of the Austrian army. His victory a...

A timeless blend of history and artistry, these 14k yellow gold earrings feature hand-painted Mughal portrait miniatures, each framed in an elegant oval setting.

Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty France, Circa 1900s A exquisite French Limoges enamel portrait, circa the 1900s, capturing a mesmerizing portrait of a...

Maximilian I (1573-1651) was the Duke of Bavaria from 1597 and Elector from 1623. A devout Catholic, he was one of the leading proponents of the Counter-Reformation during the Thirty...

Unidentified Artist (19th Century) "Portrait of Marie Louise" This exquisite 19th-century miniature portrait depicts a refined young woman, identified as Marie Louise, dressed in a...

A very fine early 19th-century watercolour portrait of a gentleman wearing a striped waistcoat and dark overcoat. Finely painted with great attention given to the facial features. We...

An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze and Mother of Pearl Table Mirror, With a Portrait of Empress Joséphine. The arched frame with anthemion ornament and fronted by a circular Portrait Mini...

19th Century Miniature Painting of Five Sisters by Vincenzo Castelli. Signed. Italian - 1789-1845 2.75 x 2.25 x 5.25

The man wears a rich burgundy doublet and a black cap and is adorned with gold accessories, indicating a degree of wealth - it is likely that this is a miniature portrait for a wealt...

This pair of English Regency style partial gilt and polychrome painted sconces feature oval Battersea type enamel on copper "Beau Brummell" portrait miniatures.

A charming early 19th Century miniature portrait of a kindly looking gentleman in a smart black jacket and wing collar shirt.

Miniature Portrait French School, late 18th/ early 19th century framed: 5.5 x 5.5 inches board: 2 x 2 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound c...

Antique Miniature Portrait Pendant Brooch in 800 Silver, Depicting Queen Marie de’ Medici This exquisite antique miniature portrait pendant brooch is a fine example of 19th-century ...

Johan Gottfried (19th Century) "Portrait of a Woman in a Red Dress" (1820) This elegant early 19th-century miniature portrait by Johan Gottfried captures a noblewoman in a striking ...

For the Stuarts themselves, it was miniature portraits that were particularly useful as family mementoes, as one might expect during their increasingly frenetic and peripatetic lives.

Friedrich Wilhelm Ternite Friedrich Wilhelm Ternite (1786-1871) was a German portrait and miniature painter, as well as a lithographer.

Limerick: Henry O'Shea, c1800. Dual process photogravure on cardstock, 4 x 2 1/2 inches (102 x 64 mm), the full sheet. Framed handsomely in the original handmade wood frame with a ...

A remarkably charming Victorian portrait ring featuring a finely hand-painted miniature of a young blonde child beneath a domed crystal.