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Miniature Paintings From 19th Century
17th Century Portrait Of A Gentleman
Objet De Vertu
Spaniel Dog
Officer Portrait 18th Century
Brave Fine Art
Oil On Copper
Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
18th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait
Located in Madrid, ES
18th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait Fine miniature portrait depicting a gentleman from the late
Category

Antique 1740s Paintings

Materials

Silver

18th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait
18th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait

18th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait

$1,858
H 2.37 in W 1.97 in D 0.4 in
18th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait
Located in Madrid, ES
Fine miniature oil painting depicting a lady in period attire from the 18th century. Shows signs
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Antique 1750s Paintings

Materials

Fruitwood

18th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait
18th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait

18th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait

$428
H 8 in W 6 in D 1 in
19th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait – European Gentleman
Located in Madrid, ES
A fine 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a European gentleman in period attire
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Paintings

Materials

Fruitwood

19th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait – European Gentleman
19th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait – European Gentleman

19th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait – European Gentleman

$1,051
H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 0.4 in
18th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait – Lady with Floral Hairpiece
Located in Madrid, ES
Exquisite 18th-century miniature oil painting, depicting a lady dressed in period attire, adorned
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Antique Mid-18th Century Paintings

Materials

Bronze

18th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait – Lady with Floral Hairpiece
18th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait – Lady with Floral Hairpiece

18th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait – Lady with Floral Hairpiece

$1,369
H 2.37 in W 1.97 in D 0.4 in
"The Last Doll" Post-Impressionist Oil Portrait by Mary Erikson
By Mary Erickson
Located in Pasadena, CA
This miniature oil portrait by M. Erikson rises with verticality, like a fragment of life detached
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Last Doll" Post-Impressionist Oil Portrait by Mary Erikson
"The Last Doll" Post-Impressionist Oil Portrait by Mary Erikson

Mary Erickson
"The Last Doll" Post-Impressionist Oil Portrait by Mary Erikson

$580
H 19 in W 6.75 in D 1.5 in
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
Category

17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Circle of David des Granges (1611–1672), Oil on Copper Portrait Miniature, 1660
Circle of David des Granges (1611–1672), Oil on Copper Portrait Miniature, 1660

Circle of David des Granges (1611–1672), Oil on Copper Portrait Miniature, 1660, 1660

$1,827
H 4 in W 3 in D 0.5 in
Miniature 19th Century Oil - A Bearded Clerk
Located in Corsham, GB
A finely executed 19th-century Italian School miniature portraying a rosy-cheeked, bearded
Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Miniature 19th Century Oil - A Bearded Clerk
Miniature 19th Century Oil - A Bearded Clerk

Miniature 19th Century Oil - A Bearded Clerk, 19th Century

$595
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in
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 Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Portrait Miniature, Young Man in Blue Coat
19th Century Portrait Miniature, Young Man in Blue Coat

19th Century Portrait Miniature, Young Man in Blue Coat, 19th century

$575
H 5 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in
"Miniature"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Antique Oil Painting on Metal – 19th Century Miniature Artist: Unidentified Medium: Oil on Metal
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19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Metal

"Miniature"
"Miniature"

Unidentified
"Miniature", XIX Century

$1,100
H 3.94 in W 2.37 in
Miniatures On Copper. Portrait Of A Lady With White Collar. Dutch School, 1630-16
Located in Firenze, IT
Miniature on copper. Portrait of a lady with white collar. Dutch school, 1630–1640. Medium: oil on
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17th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings

Materials

Copper

Miniatures On Copper. Portrait Of A Lady With White Collar. Dutch School, 1630-16
Miniatures On Copper. Portrait Of A Lady With White Collar. Dutch School, 1630-16

Miniatures On Copper. Portrait Of A Lady With White Collar. Dutch School, 1630-16

$794
H 3.94 in W 3.35 in
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
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Mid 19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Woman Wearing a Lace Bonnet
Fine Mid 19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Woman Wearing a Lace Bonnet

Fine Mid 19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Woman Wearing a Lace Bonnet, Circa 1890

$895
H 0.5 in Dm 2.5 in
German Miniature of Young Lady in a Fancy Hat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming German miniature painting, created of oil on copper, depicts a young woman wearing a
Category

19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Copper

German Miniature of Young Lady in a Fancy Hat
German Miniature of Young Lady in a Fancy Hat

German Miniature of Young Lady in a Fancy Hat, Circa 1820-30

$2,250
H 6.63 in W 6.63 in D 1 in
Abundance: Aje Ni Temi - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Miniature
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abundance: Aje Ni Temi - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Miniature
Abundance: Aje Ni Temi - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Miniature

Okeowo Oluwaferanmi
Abundance: Aje Ni Temi - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Miniature, 2024

$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10 in W 10 in D 1 in
Trio Portal: Part of the Becoming - 21st Century, Contemporary, Miniature
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Trio Portal: Part of the Becoming - 21st Century, Contemporary, Miniature
Trio Portal: Part of the Becoming - 21st Century, Contemporary, Miniature

Okeowo Oluwaferanmi
Trio Portal: Part of the Becoming - 21st Century, Contemporary, Miniature, 2024

$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10 in W 10 in D 1 in
I Am: Emi Ni - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Miniature, Abstract
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

I Am: Emi Ni - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Miniature, Abstract
I Am: Emi Ni - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Miniature, Abstract

Okeowo Oluwaferanmi
I Am: Emi Ni - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Miniature, Abstract, 2024

$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12 in W 10 in D 1 in
19th Century Miniature Painting of Five Sisters by Vincenzo Castelli. Signed. I
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Miniature Painting of Five Sisters by Vincenzo Castelli. Signed. Italian - 1789-1845
Category

Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Miniature Painting of Five Sisters by Vincenzo Castelli. Signed. I
19th Century Miniature Painting of Five Sisters by Vincenzo Castelli. Signed. I

Vincenzo Castelli
19th Century Miniature Painting of Five Sisters by Vincenzo Castelli. Signed. I, 20th century

$2,250
H 5.25 in W 2.75 in D 5.25 in
19th-Century Oil Portrait Miniature
Located in Madrid, ES
A finely executed 19th-century oil miniature portrait depicting a distinguished gentleman dressed
Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Fruitwood

19th-Century Oil Portrait Miniature
19th-Century Oil Portrait Miniature

19th-Century Oil Portrait Miniature

$1,455
H 10 in W 9 in D 1 in
18th-Century Naval Officer Oil Portrait Miniature
Located in Madrid, ES
An exquisite 18th-century oil portrait miniature depicting a distinguished naval officer, dressed
Category

Antique 1750s Paintings

Materials

Bronze

18th-Century Naval Officer Oil Portrait Miniature
18th-Century Naval Officer Oil Portrait Miniature

18th-Century Naval Officer Oil Portrait Miniature

$1,369
H 3.15 in Dm 3.15 in
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
Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique French Portrait Miniature Oil Painting Vigee Lebrun Mother Daughter 1860
Antique French Portrait Miniature Oil Painting Vigee Lebrun Mother Daughter 1860

Jenny Savy
Antique French Portrait Miniature Oil Painting Vigee Lebrun Mother Daughter 1860, 1860

$1,750
H 11 in W 8.25 in D 1.5 in
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

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

$2,500
H 5.12 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Vintagte English Miniature Painting Portrait of Spaniel Dog
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Head Portrait of a Spaniel English School, mid 20th century signed oil on board, framed framed: 3 x
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Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintagte English Miniature Painting Portrait of Spaniel Dog
Vintagte English Miniature Painting Portrait of Spaniel Dog

English School
Vintagte English Miniature Painting Portrait of Spaniel Dog

$628
H 3.5 in W 3 in
Antique Portrait of a Miniature Pinscher, Original Oil Painting of a Dog, 19th C
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING DEPICTING A MINIATURE PINSCHER (ZWERGPINSCHER) Depicting a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Antique Portrait of a Miniature Pinscher, Original Oil Painting of a Dog, 19th C
Antique Portrait of a Miniature Pinscher, Original Oil Painting of a Dog, 19th C

Antique Portrait of a Miniature Pinscher, Original Oil Painting of a Dog, 19th C

$931
H 15.75 in W 14.18 in D 1.58 in
Miniature South American or Native American Portraits Paintings Signed Erwin
Located in Houston, TX
Three well painted miniature portraits of South American or Native American men. The piece is
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Miniature South American or Native American Portraits Paintings Signed Erwin
Miniature South American or Native American Portraits Paintings Signed Erwin

Miniature South American or Native American Portraits Paintings Signed Erwin

$750
H 9.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.5 in
Portrait of Child with Flowers in Hands - Miniature Painting by A. Noci
By Arturo Noci
Located in Roma, IT
Little portrait by Arturo Noci realized in 1909 probably in US. Oil on board. Bronze frame Signed
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Early 1900s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait of Child with Flowers in Hands - Miniature Painting by A. Noci
Portrait of Child with Flowers in Hands - Miniature Painting by A. Noci

Arturo Noci
Portrait of Child with Flowers in Hands - Miniature Painting by A. Noci, 1909

$6,114
H 6.74 in W 5.12 in D 0.4 in
English Victorian Lady in a Dress Portrait
By Charles J. Basebe
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian miniature oil painting portrait of a seated lady wearing a black dress and white
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Paintings

Materials

Leather

English Victorian Lady in a Dress Portrait
English Victorian Lady in a Dress Portrait

English Victorian Lady in a Dress Portrait

$1,650
H 4.75 in W 3 in

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portrait of a lady-19th century, old master, oil, portrait painting, Harlow
By George Henry Harlow
Located in York, North Yorkshire
Portrait of an aristocratic lady holding a portrait miniature Oil on canvas, George Henry Harlow
Category

19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

portrait of a lady-19th century, old master, oil, portrait painting, Harlow
portrait of a lady-19th century, old master, oil, portrait painting, Harlow

George Henry Harlow
portrait of a lady-19th century, old master, oil, portrait painting, Harlow, 19th century

H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Beth De Loiselle Miniature Spaniel Dog Oil in Paul Eaton Bespoke Charm/Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
attaching). Commissioned miniature oil paintings/portraits of dogs, animals or any subject can be
Category

2010s American Contemporary Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Beth De Loiselle Miniature Spaniel Dog Oil in Paul Eaton Bespoke Charm/Pendant
Beth De Loiselle Miniature Spaniel Dog Oil in Paul Eaton Bespoke Charm/Pendant

Beth De Loiselle Miniature Spaniel Dog Oil in Paul Eaton Bespoke Charm/Pendant

Dm 0.75 in
Miniature Portrait Oil Painting "Silver Skies"
By Caitlin Karolczak
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A miniature male nude portrait oil painting "Silver Skies" by contemporary artist Caitlin Karolczak
Category

2010s American Paintings

Miniature Portrait Oil Painting "Silver Skies"
Miniature Portrait Oil Painting "Silver Skies"

Miniature Portrait Oil Painting "Silver Skies"

H 5.75 in
Still-life with Pipe, Books and Jar by Olga Sorensen (1877-1963, American)
Located in New York, NY
the Académie Julian. Specializing in oil portraits and miniature painting, she quickly gained a
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still-life with Pipe, Books and Jar by Olga Sorensen (1877-1963, American)
Still-life with Pipe, Books and Jar by Olga Sorensen (1877-1963, American)

Olga Sorensen
Still-life with Pipe, Books and Jar by Olga Sorensen (1877-1963, American)

H 11 in W 16 in
J. Forst - A Pair of Early 20th Century Miniature Oil Portraits of Fishermen
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming pair of miniature portrait paintings depicting fishermen drinking and smoking pipes
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

J. Forst - A Pair of Early 20th Century Miniature Oil Portraits of Fishermen
J. Forst - A Pair of Early 20th Century Miniature Oil Portraits of Fishermen

J. Forst - A Pair of Early 20th Century Miniature Oil Portraits of Fishermen

H 13.78 in W 12.21 in
Miniature 1811 Oil - Lady with Bow
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine 19th-century miniature oil portrait depicting an elderly Victorian lady. Rendered in
Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Miniature 1811 Oil - Lady with Bow
Miniature 1811 Oil - Lady with Bow

Miniature 1811 Oil - Lady with Bow, 1811

H 5.91 in W 5.32 in
19th Century Miniature Painting of Mathias Johan Frederick Van Tets in Regalia
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Miniature oil portrait painting of a Dutch officer in full regalia, loaded with intrigue and having
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Paintings

19th Century Miniature Painting of Mathias Johan Frederick Van Tets in Regalia
19th Century Miniature Painting of Mathias Johan Frederick Van Tets in Regalia

19th Century Miniature Painting of Mathias Johan Frederick Van Tets in Regalia

H 9 in W 8 in D 1 in
Early 19th-Century Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman, Oil On Card
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This fine Regency miniature depicts a dapper gentleman dressed in a cravat, white shirt and black
Category

Early 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Early 19th-Century Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman, Oil On Card
Early 19th-Century Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman, Oil On Card

Early 19th-Century Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman, Oil On Card, c. 1820

H 7.5 in W 7 in
Portrait of a Bearded Man, Credit Card Size, Miniature, Oil on Paper
By Christian Wilhelm Dietrich
Located in Stockholm, SE
Christian Wilhelm Dietrich (circle of) (1712-1774) Portrait of a Bearded Man oil on paper paper
Category

Late 18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Portrait of a Bearded Man, Credit Card Size, Miniature, Oil on Paper
Portrait of a Bearded Man, Credit Card Size, Miniature, Oil on Paper

Portrait of a Bearded Man, Credit Card Size, Miniature, Oil on Paper, 18-19th Century

H 3.39 in W 2.29 in
17th-Century English School, Portrait Miniature Of King Charles I, Oil On Copper
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This exquisite mid-17th-century portrait miniature depicts a gentleman, believed to be King Charles
Category

17th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Copper

17th-Century English School, Portrait Miniature Of King Charles I, Oil On Copper
17th-Century English School, Portrait Miniature Of King Charles I, Oil On Copper

17th-Century English School, Portrait Miniature Of King Charles I, Oil On Copper, c. 1650

H 6.5 in W 5 in
Portrait Painting of a Lady with a Miniature c.1673-1680, Antique oil on Canvas
By John Michael Wright
Located in London, GB
image serves as a poignant reminder of the historic function of the portrait miniature, which features
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait Painting of a Lady with a Miniature c.1673-1680, Antique oil on Canvas
Portrait Painting of a Lady with a Miniature c.1673-1680, Antique oil on Canvas

Portrait Painting of a Lady with a Miniature c.1673-1680, Antique oil on Canvas, circa 1673 - 1680

H 35.04 in W 30.32 in D 1.97 in
18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming mid-18th-century oval Danish portrait miniature depicts a good-humoured gentleman
Category

1760s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Copper

18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman

18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman, c. 1760

H 9.5 in W 8 in
Fine Early 19th Century Miniature Oil - Vision of Beauty
Located in Corsham, GB
An exquisite early 19th century portrait miniature in oil, showing an angelic women with porcelain
Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Early 19th Century Miniature Oil - Vision of Beauty
Fine Early 19th Century Miniature Oil - Vision of Beauty

Fine Early 19th Century Miniature Oil - Vision of Beauty, Unknown

H 6.3 in W 5.12 in
Barbara Valentine RMS - Contemporary Oil Miniature, Baroque Woman with Oranges
Located in Corsham, GB
A miniature painting of a woman beside an orange tree and a table strewn with flowers. In the style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Barbara Valentine RMS - Contemporary Oil Miniature, Baroque Woman with Oranges
Barbara Valentine RMS - Contemporary Oil Miniature, Baroque Woman with Oranges

Barbara Valentine RMS
Barbara Valentine RMS - Contemporary Oil Miniature, Baroque Woman with Oranges, Unknown

H 4.38 in W 3.75 in
Alfred Ward (fl.1873-1927) - A Pair of 1918 Miniatures, Mr & Mrs Bedwell
Located in Corsham, GB
A pair of very fine early 20th century miniatures depicting a Mr & Mrs Bedwell. The couple are
Category

Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Alfred Ward (fl.1873-1927) - A Pair of 1918 Miniatures, Mr & Mrs Bedwell
Alfred Ward (fl.1873-1927) - A Pair of 1918 Miniatures, Mr & Mrs Bedwell

Alfred Ward
Alfred Ward (fl.1873-1927) - A Pair of 1918 Miniatures, Mr & Mrs Bedwell, 1918

H 7.88 in W 6.7 in
English mid century oil painting Portrait of Miniature Black Poodle
Located in Woodbury, CT
English mid century oil painting Portrait of a Miniature Poodle Kate Gray was a British animal
Category

1960s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

English mid century oil painting Portrait of Miniature Black Poodle
English mid century oil painting Portrait of Miniature Black Poodle

Kate Gray
English mid century oil painting Portrait of Miniature Black Poodle, circa 1960

H 3.5 in W 3 in
19th Century Framed Miniature Oil Painting on Porcelain Portrait of Italian Poet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Italian Renaissance or Grand Tour miniature portrait of Italian Poet Dante Alighieria
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings

Materials

Brass

19th Century Framed Miniature Oil Painting on Porcelain Portrait of Italian Poet
19th Century Framed Miniature Oil Painting on Porcelain Portrait of Italian Poet

19th Century Framed Miniature Oil Painting on Porcelain Portrait of Italian Poet

H 4.63 in W 3.13 in D 2.38 in
Portrait miniature of a lady
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Dutch School 17th century Portrait miniature of lady Oil on copper Painting size 4 x 3 in Framed
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait miniature of a lady
Portrait miniature of a lady

Portrait miniature of a lady

H 15 in W 13 in
19th-Century Miniature Portrait Of Henry Jones, Oil On Copper
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This relentlessly charming mid-19th-century miniature portrait depicts a gentleman wearing a black
Category

Early 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Copper

19th-Century Miniature Portrait Of Henry Jones, Oil On Copper
19th-Century Miniature Portrait Of Henry Jones, Oil On Copper

19th-Century Miniature Portrait Of Henry Jones, Oil On Copper, c. 1830

H 5.5 in W 4 in
The Traveler's Treasure: A Miniature Portrait
Located in Stockholm, SE
On offer is a beguiling miniature portrait, reminiscent of the works within the circle of Christian
Category

Late 18th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

The Traveler's Treasure: A Miniature Portrait
The Traveler's Treasure: A Miniature Portrait

The Traveler's Treasure: A Miniature Portrait, late 1700s

H 9.85 in W 8.67 in
Circle of John Downman (1750-1824) Portrait Miniature of a Lady c1780 Oil
By John Downman
Located in Holywell, GB
Circle of John Downman (1750-1824) Portrait Miniature of a Lady c1780 Oil on Copper A delicate
Category

1780s English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Circle of John Downman (1750-1824) Portrait Miniature of a Lady c1780 Oil
Circle of John Downman (1750-1824) Portrait Miniature of a Lady c1780 Oil

Circle of John Downman (1750-1824) Portrait Miniature of a Lady c1780 Oil, 1780

H 7 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
A Glimpse into History: Dietricy's Miniature Portrait
Located in Stockholm, SE
For sale is a delicate and enchanting miniature portrait, reflecting the distinct style prevalent
Category

Late 18th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

A Glimpse into History: Dietricy's Miniature Portrait
A Glimpse into History: Dietricy's Miniature Portrait

A Glimpse into History: Dietricy's Miniature Portrait, late 1700s

H 7.09 in W 6.11 in
Miniature Portrait of an Officer of the Light Dragoons
Located in Middletown, NY
Oil on ivory panel, 2 3/8 x 2 inches (58 x 49 mm), painted to the margins. Presented in the
Category

18th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Mixed Media

Miniature Portrait of an Officer of the Light Dragoons
Miniature Portrait of an Officer of the Light Dragoons

Miniature Portrait of an Officer of the Light Dragoons, Circa 1750

H 2.38 in W 2 in
Israeli Miniature Oil Painting Women in Conversation Judaica
By Avraham Goldberg
Located in Surfside, FL
Avraham Goldberg, Painter. b. 1906, Poland. Immigrated to Eretz Israel 1919. Died in Tel Aviv, 1980. Studies: Art Academy, New York. Lived in Paris and Tel Aviv. Goldberg had thre...
Category

20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Israeli Miniature Oil Painting Women in Conversation Judaica
Israeli Miniature Oil Painting Women in Conversation Judaica

Avraham Goldberg
Israeli Miniature Oil Painting Women in Conversation Judaica, Circa 20th Century

H 11 in W 9 in
Arturo Nieto Pastel Portrait Miniature of a Young Boy c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arturo Nieto (Ecuador, 20th c.) Pastel Portrait Miniature of a Young Boy c.1970 Dimensions 3" wide
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

Arturo Nieto Pastel Portrait Miniature of a Young Boy c.1970
Arturo Nieto Pastel Portrait Miniature of a Young Boy c.1970

Arturo Nieto
Arturo Nieto Pastel Portrait Miniature of a Young Boy c.1970, Circa 1970

H 15 in W 12 in D 0.5 in
Thomas Smith, son of the Governor of South Carolina, portrait miniature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
(1693-1694) portrait miniature painting, within gilt gesso frame painting: 7cm x 5.5cm circle of
Category

Early 18th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Thomas Smith, son of the Governor of South Carolina, portrait miniature

Thomas Smith, son of the Governor of South Carolina, portrait miniature, c.1700's

H 2.76 in W 2.17 in D 1.19 in
Miniature Early 19th Century Oil on Glass - Silhouette of a Georgian Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming silhouette miniature of a Georgian gentleman, with large ruffle and high collared jacket
Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Miniature Early 19th Century Oil on Glass - Silhouette of a Georgian Gentleman
Miniature Early 19th Century Oil on Glass - Silhouette of a Georgian Gentleman

Miniature Early 19th Century Oil on Glass - Silhouette of a Georgian Gentleman, Unknown

H 5.52 in W 4.73 in
Miniature Pinscher, Portrait
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine dog portrait of a Miniature Pinscher, also called Mini Pin or Zwergpinscher against a dark
Category

1870s Other Art Style Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Miniature Pinscher, Portrait
Miniature Pinscher, Portrait

Johan von Holst
Miniature Pinscher, Portrait, Circa 1870-80.

H 21.26 in W 16.93 in D 1.97 in
Antique Miniature Oil on Board Painting of Circassian Woman, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique miniature painting offers oil on board portrait of a Circassian woman, seated in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Paintings

Materials

Paint, Wood

Antique Miniature Oil on Board Painting of Circassian Woman, c1890
Antique Miniature Oil on Board Painting of Circassian Woman, c1890

Antique Miniature Oil on Board Painting of Circassian Woman, c1890

H 8.75 in W 7.25 in D 1.25 in
Portrait Of A Woman, Miniature Painting Early 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Portrait of a woman. Oil on cardboard early 19th century. Good condition. 13 x 10.5 cm
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Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Portrait Of A Woman, Miniature Painting Early 19th Century
Portrait Of A Woman, Miniature Painting Early 19th Century

Portrait Of A Woman, Miniature Painting Early 19th Century

H 5.12 in W 4.14 in
Rare 18th Century Italian Portrait Miniature - Oil on Copper
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine and rare early 18th century Italian portrait miniature of a noble woman dressed in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Paintings

Rare 18th Century Italian Portrait Miniature - Oil on Copper
Rare 18th Century Italian Portrait Miniature - Oil on Copper

Rare 18th Century Italian Portrait Miniature - Oil on Copper

H 6.75 in W 5.25 in
Antique French Portrait Miniature Oil Painting, Gesso Wood Frame
Located in South Coast, CA
A fabulous little oil painting from the early to mid-1800s, France, this landscape with children is
Category

Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Plaster

Antique French Portrait Miniature Oil Painting, Gesso Wood Frame
Antique French Portrait Miniature Oil Painting, Gesso Wood Frame

Antique French Portrait Miniature Oil Painting, Gesso Wood Frame

H 10 in W 8.5 in D 1.75 in
Late 18th Century Oil on Canvas Miniature Portrait of a Boy
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A charming late 18th century English oil on canvas miniature portrait of a boy laid on masonite
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Late 18th Century Oil on Canvas Miniature Portrait of a Boy
Late 18th Century Oil on Canvas Miniature Portrait of a Boy

Late 18th Century Oil on Canvas Miniature Portrait of a Boy

H 7.375 in W 5.875 in D 1 in
Beth De Loiselle Miniature Oil Great Dane Dog/Paul Eaton Bespoke Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
trace chain necklace $180. Inquire for other necklaces. Commissioned miniature oil paintings/portraits
Category

2010s American Artist Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Beth De Loiselle Miniature Oil Great Dane Dog/Paul Eaton Bespoke Pendant
Beth De Loiselle Miniature Oil Great Dane Dog/Paul Eaton Bespoke Pendant

Beth De Loiselle Miniature Oil Great Dane Dog/Paul Eaton Bespoke Pendant

H 2.25 in W 1 in D 0.75 in

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The Grape Seller by Jacob Ochtervelt (Workshop), Oil on Canvas, Period Frame, c. 1660

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Materials

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1870's Antique Italian Hunting Scene trompe l’oeil Oil Painting Birds Game Gold
1870's Antique Italian Hunting Scene trompe l’oeil Oil Painting Birds Game Gold

1870's Antique Italian Hunting Scene trompe l’oeil Oil Painting Birds Game Gold, 1877

$1,250
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Portrait of Mrs. Johnstone

Sir Henry Raeburn
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Portrait of a Gentleman, David Erskine, 13th Laird of Dun, Wearing Armour c.1700

Portrait of a Gentleman, David Erskine, 13th Laird of Dun, Wearing Armour c.1700, circa 1700

$7,269
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Materials

Oil

18th Century Oil - Wheat Gatherer
18th Century Oil - Wheat Gatherer

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$407
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Marble, Statuary Marble

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Antique Marble Bust of Venus

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Materials

Wood

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Louis XIV style giltwood stool

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Materials

Brass

Antique Miniature Young Man Military Officer Portrait Painting John Smart, 1780
Antique Miniature Young Man Military Officer Portrait Painting John Smart, 1780

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A miniature oil portrait can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $900, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $12,047.
Questions About Miniature Oil Portrait
  • How are miniature portraits made?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What were miniature portraits painted on?
    1 Answer
    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.

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