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18th Century French Miniature Genre Painting
18th Century French Miniature Genre Painting

18th Century French Miniature Genre Painting

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Superb French hand-painted watercolor/gouache miniature on a bone panel. It depicts Bacchus and

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Paintings

Materials

Bone

Antique Miniature French Portrait Painting, Signed 19th Century
Antique Miniature French Portrait Painting, Signed 19th Century

Antique Miniature French Portrait Painting, Signed 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

19th-century Artist Signed Miniature French Portrait Painting. Dimensions: Height: 5.5 inches

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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

French Miniature Watercolor Female Portrait
French Miniature Watercolor Female Portrait

French Miniature Watercolor Female Portrait

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian miniature watercolor on paper portrait of lady with blue dress and white flowers

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Paintings

Materials

Copper

Antique French Oval Miniature Painting on Porcelain Bronze Frame
Antique French Oval Miniature Painting on Porcelain Bronze Frame

Antique French Oval Miniature Painting on Porcelain Bronze Frame

Located in Toledo, OH

Antique French oval miniature painting on porcelain. Thee ladies and a gentleman gathering in a

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Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

Oil Painting Portrait Miniature: Napoleon Bonaparte, Full Military Dress
Oil Painting Portrait Miniature: Napoleon Bonaparte, Full Military Dress

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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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Victorian Miniature Framed Watercolor Portrait
19th Century French Victorian Miniature Framed Watercolor Portrait

19th Century French Victorian Miniature Framed Watercolor Portrait

Located in Queens, NY

Late 19th Century French Victorian oval miniature watercolor on vellum portrait of a woman with a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Paintings

Materials

Wood

1860s French Miniature Female Portrait On Porcelain
1860s French Miniature Female Portrait On Porcelain

1860s French Miniature Female Portrait On Porcelain

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1860s French female portrait on porcelain . Hand painted minature.

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Antique 1860s Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of miniature paintings on porcelain of Napoleon and Josephine
Pair of miniature paintings on porcelain of Napoleon and Josephine

Pair of miniature paintings on porcelain of Napoleon and Josephine

Located in Houston, TX

painted by a known Artist of the 19 th century. The size noted is for the outer Frame. The oval paintings

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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

19th C French Portrait Miniature, A Fashionable Lady, after Jean-Baptiste Isabey
19th C French Portrait Miniature, A Fashionable Lady, after Jean-Baptiste Isabey

19th C French Portrait Miniature, A Fashionable Lady, after Jean-Baptiste Isabey

Located in Cotignac, FR

Portrait miniature, French, 19th century of a fine lady, oil on vellum on card. The miniature is

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19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Watercolor, Parchment Paper, Vellum

19th C French Portrait Miniature, A Fashionable Lady, after Jean-Baptiste Isabey
19th C French Portrait Miniature, A Fashionable Lady, after Jean-Baptiste Isabey

19th C French Portrait Miniature, A Fashionable Lady, after Jean-Baptiste Isabey

Located in Cotignac, FR

Portrait miniature, French, 19th century of a fine lady, oil on vellum on card. The miniature is

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19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Parchment Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Vellum

French Set of Six Mother of Pearl Miniature Portraits
French Set of Six Mother of Pearl Miniature Portraits

French Set of Six Mother of Pearl Miniature Portraits

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of six beautiful hand-painted miniature portraits with mother of pearl details, having bronze

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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Late 19th Century Miniature Painting - Watercolor and Pencil on Paper
Late 19th Century Miniature Painting - Watercolor and Pencil on Paper

Late 19th Century Miniature Painting - Watercolor and Pencil on Paper

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A lovely romantic miniature drawing / watercolor painting, depicting a young child with a sheep

Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Wood, Paper

French Empire Revival Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Signed André, Late 19th C.
French Empire Revival Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Signed André, Late 19th C.

French Empire Revival Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Signed André, Late 19th C.

Located in Las Vegas, NV

depicted with softly modeled features and luminous flesh tones characteristic of miniature painting on

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Paintings

Materials

Ivory, Wood, Paint

French Portrait Miniature of Young Nobleman with Order Star, Mid 19th C.
French Portrait Miniature of Young Nobleman with Order Star, Mid 19th C.

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Paintings

Materials

Ivory, Wood, Paint

Vintage French Bronze Frame Gold Dore Miniature Painted Portrait
Vintage French Bronze Frame Gold Dore Miniature Painted Portrait

Vintage French Bronze Frame Gold Dore Miniature Painted Portrait

Located in Toledo, OH

Hand painted miniature portrait of a woman in a yellow gown. French bronze frame with gold dore

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Paintings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Young Woman, Circa 1840, Framed
Antique Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Young Woman, Circa 1840, Framed

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Paintings

Materials

Brass

18th-Century Miniature of a Galleon and Harbor Scene, Giltwood Frame
18th-Century Miniature of a Galleon and Harbor Scene, Giltwood Frame

18th-Century Miniature of a Galleon and Harbor Scene, Giltwood Frame

Located in NANTES, FR

**18th-Century Miniature of a Galleon and Harbor Scene, Giltwood Frame – This fine-quality 18th

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Antique 18th Century French Classical Roman Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Hand Painted Miniature Portrait on Porcelain in a Brass Easel Frame
Antique Hand Painted Miniature Portrait on Porcelain in a Brass Easel Frame

Antique Hand Painted Miniature Portrait on Porcelain in a Brass Easel Frame

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice antique hand-painted miniature portrait on porcelain of Princess Louise of England

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Paintings

Materials

Brass

French Bronze Jewelry Musical Box with Portrait Miniature Painting
French Bronze Jewelry Musical Box with Portrait Miniature Painting

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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Antique Early 1900s French Romantic Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Miniature portrait of a British officer by Henry O'Shea
Miniature portrait of a British officer by Henry O'Shea

Miniature portrait of a British officer by Henry O'Shea

Located in Middletown, NY

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 ...

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Early 19th Century French School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold

Antique Marie Antuanette Miniature Portrait Tempera Painting
Antique Marie Antuanette Miniature Portrait Tempera Painting

Antique Marie Antuanette Miniature Portrait Tempera Painting

Located in Malmö, SE

France before the French Revolution. This painting dates ca. 19th century, very likely French. Tempera

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Decorative Art

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Antique European miniature Painting Portrait of a Boy
Antique European miniature Painting Portrait of a Boy

Antique European miniature Painting Portrait of a Boy

Located in Malmö, SE

Ca. early 19th century miniature tempera on panel hand - painting of a boy. Period gilt frame with

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Antique 1880s French Regency Decorative Art

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Antique 1870 Miniature Painting Amor Cupid Brooch Oriental Pearls Silver
Antique 1870 Miniature Painting Amor Cupid Brooch Oriental Pearls Silver

Antique 1870 Miniature Painting Amor Cupid Brooch Oriental Pearls Silver

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This charming brooch with a miniature painting depicting amor was created in 1870 ca. The miniature

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Antique 1870s French Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Silver, Brass

Antique Enamel Miniature Painting Of Athena 18K Gold Diamond Brooch
Antique Enamel Miniature Painting Of Athena 18K Gold Diamond Brooch

Antique Enamel Miniature Painting Of Athena 18K Gold Diamond Brooch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This exquisite miniature enamel painting was created in 1880/1890 ca. The profile portrait of the

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Antique 1880s French Greek Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique round glass box with miniature painting, late 19th century
Antique round glass box with miniature painting, late 19th century

Antique round glass box with miniature painting, late 19th century

Located in Bilzen, BE

An antique round glass box with in the lid a painted miniature from a noble lady Late 19th century

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Boucheron Antique Miniature Oil Painting Set in a Silver Desk Frame Paris c 1870
Boucheron Antique Miniature Oil Painting Set in a Silver Desk Frame Paris c 1870

Boucheron Antique Miniature Oil Painting Set in a Silver Desk Frame Paris c 1870

By Boucheron

Located in Aspen, CO

Frederic Boucheron small ornate frame holding a fine miniature oil painting. Probably designed by

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold French Pendant Enamel Portrait
Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold French Pendant Enamel Portrait

Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold French Pendant Enamel Portrait

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

making and its significant contributions to the Art Deco movement. French enamel is a fine miniature

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Wonderful French Miniature Painting in Gilt Bronze and MOP Frame 19th Century
Wonderful French Miniature Painting in Gilt Bronze and MOP Frame 19th Century

Wonderful French Miniature Painting in Gilt Bronze and MOP Frame 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent signed antique hand painted miniature painting of mother and child in a wonderful

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Bronze

Pair Portrait Miniature Paintings, Young Lady Signed J.B. Royby
Pair Portrait Miniature Paintings, Young Lady Signed J.B. Royby

Pair Portrait Miniature Paintings, Young Lady Signed J.B. Royby

Located in London, GB

This very nice pair was painted in second half 18th century Hand painted wearing wonderful gowns, multi-strand pearl necklaces, within the original gilt metal frames. height 4 1/4...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Paintings

Materials

Bronze

MINIATURE PASTORAL LANDSCAPE
MINIATURE PASTORAL LANDSCAPE

MINIATURE PASTORAL LANDSCAPE

Located in Solebury, PA

A grand house in a park like setting with two ladies and a gentleman out for a walk. The building reflects mother of pear; strips and the trees and water reflect a silvery finish.

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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

French Miniature of Napoleon I after Delaroche in Period Ormolu Frame
French Miniature of Napoleon I after Delaroche in Period Ormolu Frame

French Miniature of Napoleon I after Delaroche in Period Ormolu Frame

By Paul Delaroche 1

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A gouache on paper portrait from the second quarter of the 19th century after the painting

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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Paint

Fine  miniature  portrait on vellum

Fine miniature portrait on vellum

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Fine miniature portrait on vellum of a red haired woman in a pleated bonnet with matching

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Paintings

Miniature on ivory from early 19th century
Miniature on ivory from early 19th century

Miniature on ivory from early 19th century

Located in BORDEAUX, FR

Very nice Miniature on ivory representing an important man. Dating from the 19th century, it is

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Paintings

Materials

Ivory

Pianted Miniature of Saint Anthony and Christ Child
Pianted Miniature of Saint Anthony and Christ Child

Pianted Miniature of Saint Anthony and Christ Child

Located in Folkestone, Kent

A fine, late 19th century hand-painted oval miniature of Saint Anthony of Padua holding the Christ

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Paintings

Pair of Painted Ivory Miniatures of Napoleon and Josephine, circa 1860
Pair of Painted Ivory Miniatures of Napoleon and Josephine, circa 1860

Pair of Painted Ivory Miniatures of Napoleon and Josephine, circa 1860

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Each portrait is meticulously painted, surrounded by ormolu and set into a red velvet shield-shaped frame with silk tassel.

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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Ivory

Antique Georgian Era Gold Portrait Ring, 1700s Lady Miniature Pastel Painting
Antique Georgian Era Gold Portrait Ring, 1700s Lady Miniature Pastel Painting

Antique Georgian Era Gold Portrait Ring, 1700s Lady Miniature Pastel Painting

Located in Rottedam, NL

A very well painted Georgian miniature portrait of a young lady from a private collection in France

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Antique Early 18th Century French Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Miniature Painting
Antique French Miniature Painting

Antique French Miniature Painting

Located in Victoria, BC

This exquisite antique French miniature painting captures the allure and elegance of a beautiful

Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Paint

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  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Mughal School of miniature painting was an art style that yielded many notable miniature paintings between the 16th and 18th centuries, but two of the most renowned works were the Hamza Nama and the Tuti-nama. Miniature painting was used to illustrate and embellish books and featured exquisitely delicate and intricate detail. Shop a range of authentic Mughal miniature paintings on 1stDibs.
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    Miniature painting was started in India by the Palas of Bengal, who are considered the pioneers of the art form. Indian miniatures are small, detailed paintings that can be traced back to the 9th century. Shop a collection of miniature paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The Mughal style of miniature painting started in the courts of the Mughal Empire in modern-day India and Pakistan. Mughal miniatures are known for their small size and attention to detail. You’ll find a collection of antique Mughal miniatures on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    The Mughal miniature painting is a style of Indian illustration that flourished between the 16th and 18th centuries. Mughal miniatures are usually very small and feature intricate details. Shop a collection of antique Mughal miniatures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The subject matter of Mughal miniature paintings varies from piece to piece. Common subjects include scenes from mythology, illustrations of secular texts, portraits of well-known men and depictions of historical events. On 1stDibs, find a range of Mughal miniature paintings.
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    The French artist who painted the famous painting which is titled Mont Sainte Victoire is Paul Cézanne. He actually produced several landscape paintings of the mountain, which was located near his birthplace, Aix-en-Provence, France. Arguably the most famous piece from the series is a 1904-6 work now in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France. Other examples are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York; the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, UK; the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland; the Bridgestone Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan; and the Princeton University Art Museum in Princeton, New Jersey. Shop a wide range of sculptures on 1stDibs.