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Middle Eastern Miniature Painting on Shell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand Painted Asian Persian miniature painting on a sea oyster shell.
Middle Eastern Moorish design
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Paintings and Screens
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
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
Category
Antique 18th Century European Paintings
Materials
Shell, Paint
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Framed Middle Eastern Miniature Painting on Shell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Eastern Persian miniature painting on shell.
Scene of men riding horses, and dancers, very fine and
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Paintings and Screens
Materials
Shell
Middle Eastern Miniature Painting of Peacocks in Mosaic Frame
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Middle Eastern miniature painting on shell, very fine and colorful painting in an
intricate inlaid
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
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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.
Questions About Miniature Paintings On Shell
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature 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, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.