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Early 19th Century Framed French Miniature Portrait, Woman in Lace Cap & Collar
Early 19th Century Framed French Miniature Portrait, Woman in Lace Cap & Collar

Early 19th Century Framed French Miniature Portrait, Woman in Lace Cap & Collar

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An early 19th century French hand-painted miniature portrait, framed under glass, portraying an

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pair of Miniature Lady Portraits 19th Century French School
Pair of Miniature Lady Portraits 19th Century French School

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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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

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

Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty
Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty

Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty

By Limoges

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty France, Circa 1900s A exquisite

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures

Materials

Enamel

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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Paintings

Materials

Copper

French Bronze Miniature Portrait Jewelry Box
French Bronze Miniature Portrait Jewelry Box

French Bronze Miniature Portrait Jewelry Box

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

French Bronze Miniature Portrait Jewelry Box Beautiful rectangular French jewelry box with hinged

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, 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.

Category

Antique 1860s Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Paintings

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Handpainted Miniature Portrait
Antique Georgian Handpainted Miniature Portrait

Antique Georgian Handpainted Miniature Portrait

Located in Montreal, QC

Antique 18th-century handpainted miniature portrait of a young lady in a solid silver frame

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Antique 18th Century French Frames

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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

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

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Paintings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Miniature Portrait Frame
19th Century Bronze Miniature Portrait Frame

19th Century Bronze Miniature Portrait Frame

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th century bronze miniature portrait frame. A French oval hand-painted portrait of a lady

Category

Antique 19th Century French Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Framed Miniature Portrait, Buxom Woman in Blue Bonnet
19th Century French Framed Miniature Portrait, Buxom Woman in Blue Bonnet

19th Century French Framed Miniature Portrait, Buxom Woman in Blue Bonnet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An early 19th century French hand-painted miniature portrait framed under glass, portraying an

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Natural Fiber

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

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

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

Early 19th Century French Gold Box with Enamel and Miniature Portrait
Early 19th Century French Gold Box with Enamel and Miniature Portrait

Early 19th Century French Gold Box with Enamel and Miniature Portrait

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A STUNNING Early 19C French Gold Box with Enamel and Miniature Portrait. Box made

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Antique Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

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

Fine hand-painted depiction of Marie Antoinette, wife of French King Louis XVI, the last Queen of

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Decorative Art

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Lt. Col. Robert Stewart, Miniature Portrait C. 1763, French & Indian War
Lt. Col. Robert Stewart, Miniature Portrait C. 1763, French & Indian War

Lt. Col. Robert Stewart, Miniature Portrait C. 1763, French & Indian War

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lt. Col. Robert Stewart, Miniature Portrait C. 1763, French and Indian War  Lieutenant Colonel

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Porcelain, Glass, Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Ring Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady
18th Century French Louis XVI Ring Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady

18th Century French Louis XVI Ring Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady

Located in Dallas, TX

and MOP Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady. Box inlaid with mother of Pearl and miniature portrait

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Antique 1880s French Regency Decorative Art

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Antique Portrait Miniature Pendant and 14k Gold Chain Necklace
Antique Portrait Miniature Pendant and 14k Gold Chain Necklace

Antique Portrait Miniature Pendant and 14k Gold Chain Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

portrait miniature pendant and a 14k gold chain necklace. The pendant is a fine example of the portrait

Category

Early 20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Fine Early 19th-Century Portrait Miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte
Fine Early 19th-Century Portrait Miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte

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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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paper

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

Miniature Framed Portrait of a Lady Painted on Porcelain
Miniature Framed Portrait of a Lady Painted on Porcelain

Miniature Framed Portrait of a Lady Painted on Porcelain

Located in Delft, NL

Miniature framed portrait of a lady painted on porcelain An oak wooden frame with in oval placed

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Porcelain

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

19th Century Bronze Miniature Portrait Frame by Jean Derval
19th Century Bronze Miniature Portrait Frame by Jean Derval

19th Century Bronze Miniature Portrait Frame by Jean Derval

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th century bronze miniature portrait frame by Jean Derval A French hand-painted portrait of

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Antique 19th Century French Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

French School 1790 Louis XVI Oval Snuff Box in 18kt Gold with Miniature Portrait
French School 1790 Louis XVI Oval Snuff Box in 18kt Gold with Miniature Portrait

French School 1790 Louis XVI Oval Snuff Box in 18kt Gold with Miniature Portrait

Located in Miami, FL

embellished with a framed portrait of a finely dressed gentleman, looking three-quarts forward. The miniature

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Antique 1790s French Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique Miniature Portrait Of A Young Man – Circa 1830–1845
Antique Miniature Portrait Of A Young Man – Circa 1830–1845

Antique Miniature Portrait Of A Young Man – Circa 1830–1845

Located in Bilzen, BE

A superb hand-painted miniature portrait of a refined young gentleman, dated early 19th century

Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

18th Century Gold Portrait Miniature Ring A Lady Painted Enamel
18th Century Gold Portrait Miniature Ring A Lady Painted Enamel

18th Century Gold Portrait Miniature Ring A Lady Painted Enamel

Located in Firenze, IT

This rare antique late 18th century gold ring was made in France and features a painted enamel

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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Antique 18th Century 18K Gold Ring Miniature Grisaille Portrait on Porcelain
Antique 18th Century 18K Gold Ring Miniature Grisaille Portrait on Porcelain

Antique 18th Century 18K Gold Ring Miniature Grisaille Portrait on Porcelain

Located in Munich, Bavaria

, foulard and waistcoat. The three quarter portrait is painted in grisaille on porcelain. The miniature is

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Antique 1760s French Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Lady Wearing Pearls Signed Miniature Portrait Pin Brooch
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Lady Wearing Pearls Signed Miniature Portrait Pin Brooch

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Lady Wearing Pearls Signed Miniature Portrait Pin Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

detailed miniature portrait of a lady wearing pearls. It is hand painted and covered with glass. There is a

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

18th cent Woman in Blue Dress European Miniature Portrait Tempera Painting
18th cent Woman in Blue Dress European Miniature Portrait Tempera Painting

18th cent Woman in Blue Dress European Miniature Portrait Tempera Painting

Located in Malmö, SE

Antique depiction of a Woman Dressed Blue .. ca. late 18th - early 19th cent. European Tempera painting on plate under original /a bit bubbled Glass plate in original metal frame. To...

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Antique 1880s French Regency Decorative Art

Materials

Gold, Bronze

19th Century French Hand-Colored Portrait Medallions of Royal Figures, Set of 5
19th Century French Hand-Colored Portrait Medallions of Royal Figures, Set of 5

19th Century French Hand-Colored Portrait Medallions of Royal Figures, Set of 5

Located in Dallas, TX

medallions celebrating notable personalities of French history. Crafted in France circa 1870, each miniature

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Walnut, Paper, Glass

French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ormolu & Green Guilloche Enamel Picture Frame
French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ormolu & Green Guilloche Enamel Picture Frame

French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ormolu & Green Guilloche Enamel Picture Frame

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely executed Continental miniature portrait, likely French or Austrian, dating to the late

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Portrait Miniature Jean-Baptiste Couvelet, French, 1772-1830
Portrait Miniature Jean-Baptiste Couvelet, French, 1772-1830

Portrait Miniature Jean-Baptiste Couvelet, French, 1772-1830

Located in Firenze, IT

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). A girl, head and shoulders, her da...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

Miniature Child Portrait Pendant Gold
Miniature Child Portrait Pendant Gold

Miniature Child Portrait Pendant Gold

Located in Dublin, IE

Very nice quality work this miniature portrait of a child. Signed by Joseph Parent 1832. The frame

Category

Antique 1830s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gold

Antique Georgian Portrait Miniature Gold French Brooch
Antique Georgian Portrait Miniature Gold French Brooch

Antique Georgian Portrait Miniature Gold French Brooch

Located in San Marcos, CA

A stunning miniature portrait with breathtaking artistry and a fine 18k gold mount, this young man

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Georgian Portrait Miniature Gold French Brooch Frame
Antique Georgian Portrait Miniature Gold French Brooch Frame

Antique Georgian Portrait Miniature Gold French Brooch Frame

Located in San Marcos, CA

A stunning miniature portrait with breathtaking artistry and a fine 18k gold mount, this young

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

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

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

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French Miniature Portraits For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of French miniature portraits is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct French miniature portraits — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. French miniature portraits have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Empire, Louis XVI and Victorian French miniature portraits are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made French miniature portraits over the years, but those made by De Herck and Paul Delaroche are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are French Miniature Portraits?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,100, while they’re typically $89 on the low end and $8,500 highest priced.
Questions About French Miniature Portraits
  • 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
    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.