Miniature Portrait Case
Antique Miniature Portrait with an 18-Karat Yellow Gold Frame & Fitted Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed miniature portrait was made in England in approximately 1900 in the period
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold
$2,499
H 1 in W 6 in D 5 in
Antique Miniature Portrait on Bone with Fitted Case 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
executed hand painted miniature portrait on bone of a period nobleman can be worn as a brooch, or displayed
Category
Antique Late 17th Century American Federal Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
$7,450
H 2.5 in W 2 in D 0.25 in
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19th Century Swiss 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Gide and Blondet
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
also supplied workshops with portrait miniatures for watch cases and boxes. He appears to have
Category
Antique Early 1800s Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
H 0.79 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Antique French 1700s Portrait Miniature Snuff Box Gold, Tortoise
Located in San Marcos, CA
The gold on this tests as 22k, apart from the inserting frame (view photos) for the miniature
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Boxes and Cases
Materials
22k Gold
Portrait Cut Diamond Three-Stone Mourning Ring
Located in Austin, TX
to cover a miniature painted portrait. In this case, there are three Diamonds covering plaited hair
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings
Materials
Diamond
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Icon / Portrait Czar Nicholas II, Inscribed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Early 20th Century Russian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
$2,800 Sale Price
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H 2.75 in W 2 in D 0.75 in
18th Century Georgian Style Hand-Carved White Marble Fireplace Mantle
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Located in London, GB
Unique fireplace produced under license from kenwood house hampstead, London. By acquisitions for its recent heritage collection.
A marvel in marble, this unusual chimney-piece is i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Georgian Fireplaces and...
Materials
Statuary Marble, Marble
$10,736 Sale Price
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H 55.44 in W 70.48 in D 9.26 in
Rare Pair of Exeter Sterling Silver Parcel-Gilt Georgian Berry Spoons
By William Woodman
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Georgian, sterling silver, parcel-gilt berry spoons, Exeter, England, 1830, William Woodman - maker. Measures: 9" long x 2" wide (at widest point). Vacant cartouche. Bea...
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$775 / set
H 0.5 in W 9 in D 2 in
Curious Kittens, 1906 Pastel, Kitten, Cats, Antique Cat Painting, Pet, Pets
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Zula Kenyon (American, 1873-1947)
Signed: Kenyon - '06 -
" Curious Kittens ", 1906
Pastel on Paper
13 1/4" x 16 1/2"
Housed in a 4" Period Ornamented Frame with a 1" Liner
Over...
Category
Early 20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Pastel
$4,275 Sale Price
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H 21.5 in W 25.25 in
18th Century Georgian Style Hand-Carved White Marble Fireplace Mantle
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
Unique fireplace produced under license from Kenwood House Hampstead, London. Finely detailed vines bearing clusters of ripe grapes clamber up the jambs and across the frieze of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Georgian Fireplaces and...
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
$15,514 Sale Price
20% Off
H 53.15 in W 78.9 in D 9.57 in
Antique Brass & Pietra Dura Portrait Miniature Painting George Washington 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, antique brass easel with Pietra Dura panels and three handpainted portrait miniature paintings, circa 1880.
The brass easel of triangular form and finely pierced and engrave...
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Antique 1880s American American Empire Paintings
Materials
Brass
$1,950 Sale Price
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H 9 in W 8 in D 5 in
English Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Foliage Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, C 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale Cuban Mahogany four poster bed with carved foliage acanthus reeded foot post, tapered head post, serpentine headboard, gadrooned molded edge tester, and resting ...
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
$28,000
H 90.5 in W 75 in D 54 in
Georgian Ironstone Platter or Drainer Plate by Hicks Meigh & Johnson, Circa 1830
By Hicks Meigh and Johnson 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good rounded oval ironstone (stone china) drainer plate, Circa 1830, which we attribute to the factory of Hicks, Meigh and Johnson of Shelton, Staffordshire Potteries, Engl...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ironstone
$335
H 0.75 in W 12.5 in D 9 in
Franklin MInt Miniature Clocks Collection, 1980s
By Franklin MInt
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful collection of 12 miniature clocks in Mahogany cabinet, produced by Franklin Mint in 1980.
In very good condition considering its age of 37 years old, some minor traces of ...
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife with meaning. The dense, heavy ja...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Silver
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 framing and velvet cover in the back. Three of the six are signed. Made in France, l...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Frame with three miniatures; Marie Antoinette, etc. 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Frame with three miniatures. XIX century.
Rectangular frame with a textile background that shows three oval miniatures with female portraits, enhanced with gilded bronze frames (the...
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Antique 19th Century European Rococo Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze, Other
$4,030
H 8.86 in W 16.34 in D 0.6 in
17th-18th Century Italian Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Madonna
Located in Buisson, FR
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Busts
Materials
Wood
$4,682 Sale Price
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Pair of English Georgian (mid-18th Century) red lacquered and Chinoiserie decorated wall mirrors with gilt carved open pediment top with a centered cartouche. (PRICED AS Pair)
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
$42,000 / set
H 45 in W 26.5 in D 2 in
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Miniature Portrait Case For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact miniature portrait case you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a miniature portrait case 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 20th Century. Finding an appealing miniature portrait case — no matter the origin — is easy, but Fabergé and John Brogden each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a miniature portrait case featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes french cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a miniature portrait case, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Miniature Portrait Case?
On average, a miniature portrait case at 1stDibs sells for $1,125, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $150,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Miniature Portrait Case
- 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, 2022Miniature 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.
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