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Victorian Style Miniature Portrait Painting 18K Two Tone Gold Pendant Brooch
Victorian Style Miniature Portrait Painting 18K Two Tone Gold Pendant Brooch

Victorian Style Miniature Portrait Painting 18K Two Tone Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Tustin, CA

Lovely oval shaped pendant or brooch has a hand painted miniature painting of a beautiful young

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

19th Century Pair of English Husband and Wife Miniature Portraits
19th Century Pair of English Husband and Wife Miniature Portraits

19th Century Pair of English Husband and Wife Miniature Portraits

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of 19th century English miniature portrait paintings. On the back can be read: Joseph Storr

Category

Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Wood

Period Italian Portrait Miniature
Period Italian Portrait Miniature

Period Italian Portrait Miniature

Located in Roma, IT

This extremely rare miniature, attributed to the great miniaturist Floriano Pietrocola (Vasto, 3

Category

Mid-19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood

“Double Portrait”
“Double Portrait”

“Double Portrait”

Located in Southampton, NY

miniaturist. With the advent of photography, the need for miniature portrait paintings became obsolete, and

Category

1860s Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Miniature"
"Miniature"

"Miniature"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Antique Oil Painting on Metal – 19th Century Miniature Artist: Unidentified Medium: Oil on Metal

Category

19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Metal

19th C French Portrait Miniature, A Fashionable Lady, after Jean-Baptiste Isabey
19th C French Portrait Miniature, A Fashionable Lady, after Jean-Baptiste Isabey

19th C French Portrait Miniature, A Fashionable Lady, after Jean-Baptiste Isabey

Located in Cotignac, FR

Portrait miniature, French, 19th century of a fine lady, oil on vellum on card. The miniature is

Category

19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Parchment Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Vellum

19th C French Portrait Miniature, A Fashionable Lady, after Jean-Baptiste Isabey
19th C French Portrait Miniature, A Fashionable Lady, after Jean-Baptiste Isabey

19th C French Portrait Miniature, A Fashionable Lady, after Jean-Baptiste Isabey

Located in Cotignac, FR

under glass. This striking miniature painting showcases a portrait of a dignified woman, exuding

Category

19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Watercolor, Parchment Paper, Vellum

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

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

The Chelsea Pensioner
The Chelsea Pensioner

The Chelsea Pensioner

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

, there she studied miniature portrait painting under the best miniature painter of the time Alyn Williams

Category

1890s 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

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

Miniature portrait of a British officer by Henry O'Shea
Miniature portrait of a British officer by Henry O'Shea

Miniature portrait of a British officer by Henry O'Shea

Located in Middletown, NY

Limerick: Henry O'Shea, c1800. Dual process photogravure on cardstock, 4 x 2 1/2 inches (102 x 64 mm), the full sheet. Framed handsomely in the original handmade wood frame with a ...

Category

Early 19th Century French School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold

Miniature 19th Century Watercolour - Victorian Lady
Miniature 19th Century Watercolour - Victorian Lady

Miniature 19th Century Watercolour - Victorian Lady

Located in Corsham, GB

A very fine 19th-century miniature watercolour depicting a rosy-cheeked Victorian lady. Rendered in

Category

19th Century Abstract Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

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

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

Category

Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Miniature French Portrait Painting, Signed 19th Century
Antique Miniature French Portrait Painting, Signed 19th Century

Antique Miniature French Portrait Painting, Signed 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

19th-century Artist Signed Miniature French Portrait Painting. Dimensions: Height: 5.5 inches

Category

Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

18th Century Mughal School Indian Portrait Miniature Painting
18th Century Mughal School Indian Portrait Miniature Painting

18th Century Mughal School Indian Portrait Miniature Painting

Located in Atlanta, GA

Indian, 18th or early 19th century. This exquisite 18th-century Mughal School miniature painting

Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Antique Oil Painting French Portrait Miniature: Napoleon Bonaparte, Full Military Dress France, Mid

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Wood

French Miniature Watercolor Female Portrait
French Miniature Watercolor Female Portrait

French Miniature Watercolor Female Portrait

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian miniature watercolor on paper portrait of lady with blue dress and white flowers

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Paintings

Materials

Copper

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

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

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

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

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

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

Category

Antique 1750s Paintings

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Miniature Portrait on Bone
19th Century Miniature Portrait on Bone

19th Century Miniature Portrait on Bone

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a very good, detailed oval miniature portrait of a gentleman painted on bone, 19th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Other Paintings

Materials

Bone

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

19th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait – European Gentleman

Located in Madrid, ES

Painting only: 7 x 6 cm A delicate and elegant portrait, perfect for collectors of antique miniatures.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Paintings

Materials

Fruitwood

1860s French Miniature Female Portrait On Porcelain
1860s French Miniature Female Portrait On Porcelain

1860s French Miniature Female Portrait On Porcelain

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1860s French female portrait on porcelain . Hand painted minature.

Category

Antique 1860s Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

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Miniature Portrait Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the miniature portrait painting you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each miniature portrait painting for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bone. There are many kinds of the miniature portrait painting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right miniature portrait painting, those designed in Empire, Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made miniature portrait painting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Cox Dillman Engleheart are consistently popular.

How Much is a Miniature Portrait Painting?

Prices for a miniature portrait painting start at $175 and top out at $33,814 with the average selling for $1,440.
Questions About Miniature Portrait Painting
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Opinions differ on who painted the most realistic portraits. Among historical artists, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, John Singer Sargent, Jan van Eyck and Diego Velázquez are all contenders for the title. Many contemporary Photorealist and Hyperrealist portrait artists have also produced incredibly lifelike works. Among them are Taner Ceylan, Robert Longo, Chuck Close, Kelly Birkenruth and Daniela Werneck. Find a large selection of portrait paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Chuck Close stated that he painted portraits as a way to overcome a cognitive disorder. Called prosopagnosia, or face blindness, the condition made it difficult for Close to differentiate and recognize faces. The American artist found that painting people's faces helped him to notice their fine details, allowing him to begin to notice differences. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Chuck Close art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Although many artists may fit this description, a famous German artist who painted realistic portraits is Wilhelm Leibl. As a printmaker and painter, Leibl worked during the second half of the 19th century and created many paintings of German peasants in traditional dress. Some of his most notable works include Three Women in Church, Die Dorfpolitiker, Farm Girl with a White Head Scarf and Die junge Pariserin (Die Kokotte). On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Realist art.