What were miniature portraits painted on?

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.

Who started miniature painting in India?

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.

Who started Mughal miniature painting?

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.

What is the Mughal style of miniature painting?

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.

Which miniature painting is from Mughal school?

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.

What is the subject matter of Mughal miniature paintings?

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.

Miniature Paintings On Shell

Hand-Painted Persian Miniature Painting on Mother-of-Pearl Shell, 1950

$495

H 6 in W 6.25 in D 1 in

Hand-Painted Persian Miniature Painting on Mother-of-Pearl Shell, 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand Painted Asian Persian miniature painting on a sea oyster shell. Middle Eastern Moorish design

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Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Paintings and Screens

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Indo-Persian Miniature Painting in Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Marquetry Frame

$595

H 13 in W 9.25 in D 1 in

Indo-Persian Miniature Painting in Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Marquetry Frame

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

* Persian miniature painting on shell with royal polo scene * Museum-quality Indo-Persian craftsmanship

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Mid-20th Century Indian Islamic Picture Frames

Materials

Fruitwood

17th-18th Century Spanish Portrait Miniature, Noblewoman on Tortoiseshell

$4,875

H 7 in W 4.5 in D 0.5 in

17th-18th Century Spanish Portrait Miniature, Noblewoman on Tortoiseshell

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Oval portrait Miniature on tortoiseshell of a noblewoman, probably Spanish, 17th-early 18th century

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Antique 18th Century European Paintings

Materials

Shell, Paint

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Framed Middle Eastern Miniature Painting on Shell

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H 4.25 in W 4.25 in D 0.5 in

Framed Middle Eastern Miniature Painting on Shell

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Eastern Persian miniature painting on shell. Scene of men riding horses, and dancers, very fine and

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Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Paintings and Screens

Materials

Shell

Middle Eastern Miniature Painting of Peacocks in Mosaic Frame

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H 8 in W 6.5 in D 1 in

Middle Eastern Miniature Painting of Peacocks in Mosaic Frame

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Middle Eastern miniature painting on shell, very fine and colorful painting in an intricate inlaid

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Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Tortoise Shell Box with Bronze Detail and Miniature Painting on Ivory

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H 2 in W 9 in D 6.5 in

19th Century French Tortoise Shell Box with Bronze Detail and Miniature Painting on Ivory

Located in Charleston, SC

painting that is painted on Ivory. The miniature painting is over a peaceful scene by the river.

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Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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White Shell Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Damascus Mirror 66"

$14,900

H 66 in W 34 in D 1.5 in

White Shell Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Damascus Mirror 66"

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Levantine Middle Eastern Moorish Damascene antique Mirror, Late 19th Century. White shell abalone Inlaid Middle Eastern Mirror. Antique Middle Eastern Moorish mirror in the Turkish S...

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Antique Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...

Materials

Walnut, Shell, Abalone

Mughal School Indian Miniature Painting of Radha-Krishna

$1,680

H 12.75 in W 10.25 in D 0.5 in

Mughal School Indian Miniature Painting of Radha-Krishna

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century Indian miniature painting is composed in the Mughal style and depicts a meeting of the Hindu god Krishna and his shakti Radha, also known as the Supreme Goddess. To...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

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

$3,800

H 2.5 in W 2.1 in D 0.25 in

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

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique miniature portrait painting, John Smart (1741-1811). The painting circa 1780. A very handsome portrait miniature of a young military officer, painted on an ivory wafe...

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Antique 1780s English Georgian Paintings

Materials

Brass

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

$187,500

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Middle Eastern Persian Khatam Trinket Box with Miniature Art Painting

$150

H 1.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

Vintage Middle Eastern Persian Khatam Trinket Box with Miniature Art Painting

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Middle Eastern Khatam Art Painting Miniature on hexagonal shape trinket box. Hand painted, lacquered wooden Moorish micro mosaic marquetry inlaid tobacco or trinket Box. Ha...

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Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

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Miniature Paintings On Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate miniature paintings on shell for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as a modern version. If you’re looking for a miniature paintings on shell from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right miniature paintings on shell is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, gold and brown. There have been many interesting miniature paintings on shell examples over the years, but those made by Christian Rothmann, Matthew Hopkins, James Robinson, Jeri Ledbetter and Georges Rouault are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in c print, paint and oil paint.

How Much is a Miniature Paintings On Shell?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a miniature paintings on shell in our inventory may begin at $125 and can go as high as $49,736, while the average can fetch as much as $1,125.