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Vintage Carved Wooden Picture Frame, Mid-20th Century, India
Vintage Carved Wooden Picture Frame, Mid-20th Century, India

Vintage Carved Wooden Picture Frame, Mid-20th Century, India

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage architectural votive miniature or picture frame, hand carved of wood, with traces of original color, mid-20th century, India.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Wooden Picture Frame, Mid-20th Century, India
Vintage Carved Wooden Picture Frame, Mid-20th Century, India

Vintage Carved Wooden Picture Frame, Mid-20th Century, India

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage architectural votive miniature or picture frame, hand carved of wood, mid-20th century, India.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mughal Miniature depicting an Indian Maharaja, 19th Century
Mughal Miniature depicting an Indian Maharaja, 19th Century

Mughal Miniature depicting an Indian Maharaja, 19th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

The Mughal miniature painting, crafted with a single-hair brush on delicate rice paper, vividly portrays an Indian maharaja in his harem courtyard. This exquisite artwork embodies th...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

Indo Persian 19th Century Indian Mughal Scene Miniature Painting
Indo Persian 19th Century Indian Mughal Scene Miniature Painting

Indo Persian 19th Century Indian Mughal Scene Miniature Painting

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

After a 19th century Indo Persian miniature scene painting in a micro mosaic inlaid wood marquetry frame. Scene of a lady dancing with a man at her feet. Very fine art work in hand...

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Vintage 1950s Indian Agra Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Persian Miniature Painting of a Polo Match, c. 1900
Persian Miniature Painting of a Polo Match, c. 1900

Persian Miniature Painting of a Polo Match, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A private form of painting that emerged in Persia during the 13th century, Persian miniatures were often kept in books or albums and served to illustrate the accompanying texts beaut...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Large Lot of 26 Gilt Framed Painted Indian Miniatures
Large Lot of 26 Gilt Framed Painted Indian Miniatures

Large Lot of 26 Gilt Framed Painted Indian Miniatures

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A curated collection of 26 Indian Miniature Paintings collected in India in the Mid Century period.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Indian Miniature Painting of Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar
Indian Miniature Painting of Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar

Indian Miniature Painting of Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar

Located in Belmont, MA

Indian miniature painting of Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar, Rajasthan school. In a richly decorated silver frame (1550 g/54.6 ounces). Size with frame: 22.4 x 15.35 inches/ 56 x 39cm,...

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Early 20th Century Indian Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Watercolor

Collection Of Four Framed Indian And Persian Miniature Paintings
Collection Of Four Framed Indian And Persian Miniature Paintings

Collection Of Four Framed Indian And Persian Miniature Paintings

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A colorful and varied collection of Indian miniatures with one possibly a Persian piece. Collection of four vintage miniatures presented in various frames. One with translation adher...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

17th Century Folio of Indian Persian Mughal School Miniature Painting.
17th Century Folio of Indian Persian Mughal School Miniature Painting.

17th Century Folio of Indian Persian Mughal School Miniature Painting.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

17th Century Folio of Indian Persian Mughal School Miniature Painting. Exceptional and lavishly illustrated Indo Persian Mughal miniature. Bathing females try to cover themselves be...

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Antique 17th Century Indian Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Miniature Brass "Trophy" Accent Lamp with Metal Shade
Miniature Brass "Trophy" Accent Lamp with Metal Shade

Miniature Brass "Trophy" Accent Lamp with Metal Shade

Located in Malibu, CA

Petite night light/accent lamp in brass with a black metal shade included. The lamp has ornate arms, the shade has a rolled edge in brass. Takes a standard chandelier bulb. The swit...

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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique Indian Miniature Painting of a Prized Horse, Circa 19th Century
Antique Indian Miniature Painting of a Prized Horse, Circa 19th Century

Antique Indian Miniature Painting of a Prized Horse, Circa 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A painting of a caparisoned horse in mineral pigments (gouache) saddled and in rein painted with gold highlights circa early 19th century from Rajasthan, possibly Mewar or Jaipur. ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Acrylic

Antique Indian Miniature painting of a Maharaja,  Jaipur c. 1800
Antique Indian Miniature painting of a Maharaja,  Jaipur c. 1800

Antique Indian Miniature painting of a Maharaja, Jaipur c. 1800

Located in San Francisco, CA

Offered here is an antique painting of an Indian Maharaja in gouache and gold on paper c. early 19th century or 1800. A burly Maharaja stands in profile wearing a white jama or garm...

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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Antique Indian Mughal Miniature Royal Court Women Shah Watercolor Painting 1900
Antique Indian Mughal Miniature Royal Court Women Shah Watercolor Painting 1900

Antique Indian Mughal Miniature Royal Court Women Shah Watercolor Painting 1900

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique Indian Mughal Miniature painting, in a carved camel bone frame. Circa 1900. The painting of oval outline is very finely rendered and depicts the seated Shah in the gro...

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Antique Early 1900s Indian Islamic Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bone, Paint

Indian Miniature Perspective Painting in a Hand Carved Ebony Frame
Indian Miniature Perspective Painting in a Hand Carved Ebony Frame

Indian Miniature Perspective Painting in a Hand Carved Ebony Frame

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite miniature is hand painted in a perspective style. As you look closely your eye will draw you into the very back of the interior rooms. This was done using several or s...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Indian Miniature Painting of Lovers Krishna & Radha, Circa 19th Century
Antique Indian Miniature Painting of Lovers Krishna & Radha, Circa 19th Century

Antique Indian Miniature Painting of Lovers Krishna & Radha, Circa 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming painting of Lord Krishna and his paramour Radha painted in mineral pigments (gouache) with gold and silver highlights circa mid 19th century in Jaipur style of painting. ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Acrylic

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Miniature Shell and Bone Ring Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Miniature Shell and Bone Ring Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Miniature Shell and Bone Ring Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning early to mid-19th century example of an Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam miniature shell and bone ring box of exceptional quality.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

Mughal Miniature Depicting an Indian Maharaja With His Courtesans, 19th Century
Mughal Miniature Depicting an Indian Maharaja With His Courtesans, 19th Century

Mughal Miniature Depicting an Indian Maharaja With His Courtesans, 19th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

The Mughal miniature painting, created with a single-hair brush on fine rice paper, portrays an Indian maharaja in four similar yet distinct scenes within his courtyard, each featuri...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

Antique Indian Miniature Painting of a Mewar Noble c. late 18th Century
Antique Indian Miniature Painting of a Mewar Noble c. late 18th Century

Antique Indian Miniature Painting of a Mewar Noble c. late 18th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Offered here is another Antique miniature painting of a Mewar (Rajasthani) noble, possible a Maharana circa late 18th century. The portly Maharana (same as a Maharaja, however call...

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Antique Indian Miniature Painting of Lovers Krishna & Radha in the Forest
Antique Indian Miniature Painting of Lovers Krishna & Radha in the Forest

Antique Indian Miniature Painting of Lovers Krishna & Radha in the Forest

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming painting of Lord Krishna and his paramour Radha walking in a forest by a lotus pond and accompanied by a pair of peacocks, symbols for Krishna. At the top of the frame is ...

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Early 20th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Mughal miniature of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, Late 19th Century
Mughal miniature of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, Late 19th Century

Mughal miniature of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, Late 19th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

The Mughal miniature painting, created with a single-hair brush on delicate rice paper, is a fine example of the extraordinary skill and precision characteristic of Mughal art. This ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Plate

A Rare Anglo Indian Double Miniature Portrait Picture Frame, Circa 1890
A Rare Anglo Indian Double Miniature Portrait Picture Frame, Circa 1890

A Rare Anglo Indian Double Miniature Portrait Picture Frame, Circa 1890

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

This would most certainly be a unique addition to any collector of portrait miniatures, particularly those made by India Company School artists.  

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Picture Frames

Materials

Copper, Tin

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Miniature Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Miniature Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Miniature Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Made in Vizagapatam, India, this box is made of sandalwood but completely covered in t/shell and faux ivory fretwork or frieze work.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

Mughal Miniature Depicting Emperor Shah Jahan Infront of Red Fort, 20th Century
Mughal Miniature Depicting Emperor Shah Jahan Infront of Red Fort, 20th Century

Mughal Miniature Depicting Emperor Shah Jahan Infront of Red Fort, 20th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

The Mughal miniature painting, crafted with a single-hair brush on delicate rice paper, depicts Emperor Shah Jahan in a grand and vibrant scene in front of the iconic Red Fort. The m...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

Mughal miniature depicting Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in his harem, 19th Century
Mughal miniature depicting Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in his harem, 19th Century

Mughal miniature depicting Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in his harem, 19th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

The Mughal miniature painting, crafted with a single-hair brush on fine rice paper and enhanced with 24k gold water, depicts a serene and opulent scene from the harem of Mughal Emper...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mughal miniature depicting Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in his harem, 19th Century
Mughal miniature depicting Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in his harem, 19th Century

Mughal miniature depicting Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in his harem, 19th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

The Mughal miniature painting, crafted with a single-hair brush on fine rice paper and enhanced with 24k gold water, depicts a serene and opulent scene from the harem of Mughal Emper...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Reupholstered Rosewood Model 83 Niels O. Moller Dining Chair
Reupholstered Rosewood Model 83 Niels O. Moller Dining Chair

Reupholstered Rosewood Model 83 Niels O. Moller Dining Chair

By Neils O. Möller

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Where their attention was drawn to the colourful, glazed Chinese pottery and the use of color in the historical miniature painting from India. The fabric meets all strict quality req...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Anglo Indian Ivory Large Miniature  Bureau Cabinet Vizigapatam
Anglo Indian Ivory Large Miniature  Bureau Cabinet Vizigapatam

Anglo Indian Ivory Large Miniature Bureau Cabinet Vizigapatam

Located in Bantam, CT

A virtually identical bureau cabinet is illustrated in Amin Jaffer's book, Furniture from British India and Ceylon. The cabinet illustrated here is related to the one in Essex Peabod...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Neoclassical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ivory

Antique Indo-Portuguese Table Cabinet
Antique Indo-Portuguese Table Cabinet

Antique Indo-Portuguese Table Cabinet

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional Indo-Portuguese table cabinet from the 17 th Century, the rare Cabinet is in a very good condition, has a hinged front and has 8 drawers, brass knobs and handles. The R...

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Antique 17th Century Indian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rosewood

Framed Indian Miniature
Framed Indian Miniature

Framed Indian Miniature

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare and charming depiction of the elephant headed god Ganesha. We think this piece was painting about 1850 in India. Ganesha is much loved. Known as the remover of obstacles and...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Paintings

Framed Indian Miniature
Framed Indian Miniature

Framed Indian Miniature

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming Northern Indian painting on dense paper depicting a noble in a pavilion with two attendants. We love the pure and brilliant use of color. We also like the composition. ...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Paintings and Screens

Framed Indian Miniature
Framed Indian Miniature

Framed Indian Miniature

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare and exceptionally fine depiction of the Royal Reception hall in Agra. We think this work dates to about 1820. The detail is amazing. The small picture is framed in an old gilt...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings

Horn Miniature Palenquin
Horn Miniature Palenquin

Horn Miniature Palenquin

Located in London, GB

Vizagapatam, 2nd half 19th century Of buffalo horn with details picked out in ivory, with authentic red velvet interior

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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Vizagapatam Ivory Veneered Miniature Bureau
Vizagapatam Ivory Veneered Miniature Bureau

Vizagapatam Ivory Veneered Miniature Bureau

Located in London, GB

The outside entirely veneered in ivory engraved with borders of composite flowers emanating from tufts of 4 wavy banana leaves, the hinged front opening to reveal three central pigeo...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Furniture

Materials

Ivory

Late 18th Century Indian Miniature Temple
Late 18th Century Indian Miniature Temple

Late 18th Century Indian Miniature Temple

Located in York, GB

A very rare miniature temple from the Rajasthan province. It dates from the late 18th or early 19th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Religious Items

Sweet Pair of Miniature Ebony Elephants
Sweet Pair of Miniature Ebony Elephants

Sweet Pair of Miniature Ebony Elephants

Located in San Francisco, CA

Charming pair of miniature ebony elephants.

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Vintage 1960s Indian Sculptures

Materials

Ebony, Bone

Anglo-Indian Ebony & Ivory Miniature Cabinet
Anglo-Indian Ebony & Ivory Miniature Cabinet

Anglo-Indian Ebony & Ivory Miniature Cabinet

Located in Richmond, CA

Anglo-Indian miniature cabinet made of solid ebony with ivory inlay and additional ebony carved details. Features 2 over 2 drawers with ivory pulls and a top two door cabinet.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Ivory

Intricately Carved Set of Nine Miniature Bone or Ivory Furniture
Intricately Carved Set of Nine Miniature Bone or Ivory Furniture

Intricately Carved Set of Nine Miniature Bone or Ivory Furniture

Located in Richmond, CA

Intricately carved set of nine bone or ivory miniature furniture. Small cabinet opens to reveal glassware on shelves with mirror back.

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20th Century Indian Sculptures

Anglo-Indian Miniature Carved Ebony and Ivory-Inlaid Secretaire Cabinet
Anglo-Indian Miniature Carved Ebony and Ivory-Inlaid Secretaire Cabinet

Anglo-Indian Miniature Carved Ebony and Ivory-Inlaid Secretaire Cabinet

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

The hatched, incised and carved ebony inlaid with geometric and floral ivory motifs. The base has two short drawers above a long drawer, demarcated by a top and base moulding. The dr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Secretaires

Materials

Ebony, Ivory, Velvet

Set of '4' Gold Beads Holiday Tassels with a Faux Suede Hanger
Set of '4' Gold Beads Holiday Tassels with a Faux Suede Hanger

Set of '4' Gold Beads Holiday Tassels with a Faux Suede Hanger

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Gold beads holiday tassels with a faux suede hanger Ideal for your Christmas trees. Size: 9"L x 2"D x 0.75.

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2010s Indian Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Indian Miniature "with/Provenance, " N. India, circa 1910
Indian Miniature "with/Provenance, " N. India, circa 1910

Indian Miniature "with/Provenance, " N. India, circa 1910

Located in By Appointment Only, CA

This miniature was purchased in India by Samuel Rosenbaum, great grandfather of Gilbert Levy (aka "Goa Gil", renowned alternative music DJ ) during a two year trip he took to India w...

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Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Paintings

Materials

Parchment Paper

Indian Miniatures
Indian Miniatures

Indian Miniatures

Located in Solebury, PA

Very finely painted Indian Miniatures in color and gold. The man and the woman portrayed are in regal clothing and probably depicts either royalty or nobility. The portraits are m...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings

2 Indian Miniatures, 19th Century
2 Indian Miniatures, 19th Century

2 Indian Miniatures, 19th Century

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Two Indian miniatures representing gallant scenes, painted with extreme finesse ! Gouache, ink and gold highlights on paper. Dimensions of the miniatures alone : 14 x 20 cm.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

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India Miniature For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal India miniature for your home. Each India miniature for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and bone. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer India miniature, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A India miniature is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made India miniature over the years, but those crafted by Rajhastani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a India Miniature?

The average selling price for a India miniature at 1stDibs is $1,540, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $19,850 for the highest priced.
Questions About India Miniature
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.