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Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory, Italy 1830.
Located in Milan, IT
Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory. The frame, in waxed fruit wood, is square in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory, Italy 1830.
Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory, Italy 1830.

Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory, Italy 1830.

H 4.75 in W 4.75 in D 0.5 in
Ovale miniature painted on ivory, England end of XVIII century.
Located in Milan, IT
Oval miniature with brass gilt frame, painted watercolour on ivory, depicting a bust of a woman
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Ovale miniature painted on ivory, England end of XVIII century.
Ovale miniature painted on ivory, England end of XVIII century.

Ovale miniature painted on ivory, England end of XVIII century.

H 4 in W 2.7 in D 2.7 in
Portrait of a Lady - Oil Painting - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of a Lady, 19th Century Painting. Miniature on ivory. Wooden frame with leather back
Category

19th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady - Oil Painting - 19th Century
Portrait of a Lady - Oil Painting - 19th Century

Portrait of a Lady - Oil Painting - 19th Century, 19th Century

H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 0.79 in
Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé
Located in Paris, FR
(13.2 g). Miniature on ivory: L 3.9 in. (10 cm) / l: 2.3 in. (6 cm). Early 19th century. Restauration.
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Desk Accessories

Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé
Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé

Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé

H 3.55 in W 4.93 in D 0.6 in
Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory, France 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory. The frame, in waxed fruit wood, black in colour
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Ivory, Fruitwood

Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory, France 1800.
Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory, France 1800.

Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory, France 1800.

H 4 in W 3.25 in D 0.75 in
Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint
By Daniel Saint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Saint (1778-1847) France Title: Portrait of a French Gentleman large portait miniature on ivory signed
Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint
Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint

Daniel Saint
Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint, early 1800s

H 10.63 in W 8.43 in
Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
common. A very small number of portrait miniatures on ivory are also recorded. With finely applied
Category

Early 19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Glass, Watercolor

Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait

Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait

H 2.75 in W 2 in D 1 in
Hinton Gibbs, Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
relatively common. A very small number of portrait miniatures on ivory are also recorded. With finely
Category

Early 19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Glass

Hinton Gibbs, Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Hinton Gibbs, Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait

Hinton Gibbs
Hinton Gibbs, Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait, Circa 1820

H 2.75 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in
19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
number of portrait miniatures on ivory are also recorded. With finely applied detail, the fashions of
Category

19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Glass, Watercolor

19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait

19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait

H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 1 in
Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
common. A very small number of portrait miniatures on ivory are also recorded. With finely applied
Category

Early 19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Glass, Watercolor

Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait

Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait

H 2 in W 1.75 in D 1 in
Kurt Larisch (1913-2009) "Quo Vadis Opus" Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Miami, FL
photography and antique atelier of his father who painted miniatures on ivory. Establishing himself as a
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Kurt Larisch (1913-2009) "Quo Vadis Opus" Oil on Canvas Painting
Kurt Larisch (1913-2009) "Quo Vadis Opus" Oil on Canvas Painting

Kurt Larisch (1913-2009) "Quo Vadis Opus" Oil on Canvas Painting

H 30 in W 26 in D 2 in
Silver snuffbox with miniature, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Round silver snuffbox with embossed iris flowers. The miniature, painted watercolor on ivory
Category

Early 20th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Silver snuffbox with miniature, France 1900.
Silver snuffbox with miniature, France 1900.

Silver snuffbox with miniature, France 1900.

H 1.5 in W 2.8 in D 2.8 in
Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.
Located in Milan, IT
18 K gold and tortoiseshell snuffbox with oval miniature painted on ivory, depicting a woman bust
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.
Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.

Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.

H 1 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
on the sides. In the center, a beautiful hand painted tempera miniature on a vegetable ivory plate
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

H 0.99 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
18th Century Oil Miniature – The Three Graces
Located in Madrid, ES
18th-century oil on ivory miniature (a common technique at the time) depicting “The Three Graces
Category

Antique 18th Century Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Organic Material

18th Century Oil Miniature – The Three Graces
18th Century Oil Miniature – The Three Graces

18th Century Oil Miniature – The Three Graces

H 2.37 in W 1.97 in D 0.4 in
Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790
Located in Goettingen, DE
gold piqué 18K Gold Miniature painting on ivory Size 8.3 cm diameter, 2 cm high good condition
Category

Antique 1790s French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790
Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790

Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790

H 0.79 in Dm 3.27 in
"Miniature Avec Portrait d'Un Gentilhomme Espagnol – XIXe Siècle" Élégante minia
Located in Madrid, ES
face and clothing. Medium: Miniature painting on support (possibly ivory, cardboard, or enameled metal
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Romantic Paintings

Materials

Organic Material

"Miniature Avec Portrait d'Un Gentilhomme Espagnol – XIXe Siècle" Élégante minia
"Miniature Avec Portrait d'Un Gentilhomme Espagnol – XIXe Siècle" Élégante minia

"Miniature Avec Portrait d'Un Gentilhomme Espagnol – XIXe Siècle" Élégante minia

H 2.37 in W 3.15 in D 0.4 in
" THE LAST DROP " Charles Schreyvogel (1861-1912) BRONZE SCULPTURE 1903 WESTERN
Located in San Antonio, TX
miniatures on ivory while continuing to do western painting. In the 1890s and 1900s, he made additional
Category

Early 1900s Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

" THE LAST DROP " Charles Schreyvogel (1861-1912) BRONZE SCULPTURE 1903 WESTERN
" THE LAST DROP " Charles Schreyvogel (1861-1912) BRONZE SCULPTURE 1903 WESTERN

Charles Schreyvogel
" THE LAST DROP " Charles Schreyvogel (1861-1912) BRONZE SCULPTURE 1903 WESTERN, 1903

H 12 in W 18.5 in D 5 in
Terebelum - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange White Black
Located in Sofia, BG
August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on ivory, which
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Terebelum - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange White Black
Terebelum - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange White Black

Edele Bessy
Terebelum - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange White Black, 2020

H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Saturne - Painting Blue Grey Brown Green Orange Yellow White Black Sand
Located in Sofia, BG
August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on ivory, which
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Saturne - Painting Blue Grey Brown Green Orange Yellow White Black Sand

Edele Bessy
Saturne - Painting Blue Grey Brown Green Orange Yellow White Black Sand, 2020

H 70.87 in W 70.87 in D 0.79 in
Palatia - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange White Black
Located in Sofia, BG
August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on ivory, which
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Palatia - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange White Black
Palatia - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange White Black

Edele Bessy
Palatia - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange White Black, 2020

H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Ophelia - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand
Located in Sofia, BG
August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on ivory, which
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ophelia - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand
Ophelia - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand

Edele Bessy
Ophelia - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand, 2020

H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Mimosa - Painting Sand Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black
Located in Sofia, BG
August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on ivory, which
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Oil Pastel

Mimosa - Painting Sand Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black
Mimosa - Painting Sand Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black

Edele Bessy
Mimosa - Painting Sand Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black, 2020

H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Mundifari - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand
Located in Sofia, BG
August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on ivory, which
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mundifari - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand
Mundifari - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand

Edele Bessy
Mundifari - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand, 2020

H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Kallichore - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand
Located in Sofia, BG
August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on ivory, which
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Kallichore - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand
Kallichore - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand

Edele Bessy
Kallichore - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand, 2020

H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Casiopee - Painting Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand
Located in Sofia, BG
August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on ivory, which
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Casiopee - Painting Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand
Casiopee - Painting Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand

Edele Bessy
Casiopee - Painting Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand, 2020

H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Cleomede - Painting Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand
Located in Sofia, BG
August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on ivory, which
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cleomede - Painting Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand
Cleomede - Painting Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand

Edele Bessy
Cleomede - Painting Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Sand, 2020

H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Bellatrix - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Pink
Located in Sofia, BG
August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on ivory, which
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bellatrix - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Pink
Bellatrix - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Pink

Edele Bessy
Bellatrix - Painting Blue Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Pink, 2020

H 70.87 in W 70.87 in D 0.79 in
Viva Spring - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Pink
Located in Sofia, BG
August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on ivory, which
Category

2010s French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Viva Spring - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Pink
Viva Spring - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Pink

Edele Bessy
Viva Spring - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Pink, 2022

H 45.67 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
The Tattoo - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Pink
Located in Sofia, BG
August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on ivory, which
Category

2010s French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Tattoo - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Pink
The Tattoo - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Pink

Edele Bessy
The Tattoo - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black Pink, 2022

H 28.75 in W 36.23 in D 0.79 in
The Two Sisters - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black
Located in Sofia, BG
born on August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on
Category

2010s French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Two Sisters - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black
The Two Sisters - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black

Edele Bessy
The Two Sisters - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black, 2022

H 25.6 in W 31.89 in D 0.79 in
The Tube - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black
Located in Sofia, BG
August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on ivory, which
Category

2010s French School Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Tube - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black
The Tube - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black

Edele Bessy
The Tube - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black, 2022

H 51.19 in W 38.19 in D 0.79 in
The wedding - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black
Located in Sofia, BG
August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on ivory, which
Category

2010s Minimalist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

The wedding - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black
The wedding - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black

Edele Bessy
The wedding - Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black, 2022

H 38.19 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Tribute to Felicie Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black
Located in Sofia, BG
born on August 7, 1946. Self-taught painter since 1982. At first she mainly worked in miniature on
Category

2010s Minimalist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tribute to Felicie Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black
Tribute to Felicie Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black

Edele Bessy
Tribute to Felicie Painting Blue Green Grey Brown Orange Yellow White Black, 2022

H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 0.79 in
14k Georgian Mini Painting Memento Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georgian-era brooch/pendant featuring a finely executed miniature portrait painted on ivory, a
Category

Antique 1850s European Georgian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

14k Georgian Mini Painting Memento Brooch
14k Georgian Mini Painting Memento Brooch

14k Georgian Mini Painting Memento Brooch

W 1 in L 1.5 in
The Love Affairs of Lord Byron by F. Gribble – COSWAY STYLE BINDING
Located in Middletown, NY
original spine laid down, with HAND-PAINTED PORTRAIT MINIATURE of BYRON on IVORY inset in the front cover
Category

Early 20th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paint, Paper

The Love Affairs of Lord Byron by F. Gribble – COSWAY STYLE BINDING
The Love Affairs of Lord Byron by F. Gribble – COSWAY STYLE BINDING

The Love Affairs of Lord Byron by F. Gribble – COSWAY STYLE BINDING

H 8.27 in W 5.4 in D 1.78 in
Jeune Montagnarde des Environs de Truskaniva by Franciszek Tepa - Realist
By Franciszek Tepa
Located in London, GB
Dzieduszycki, becoming well known for his miniatures painted on ivory. Many of his works remained in Lwów
Category

1870s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Jeune Montagnarde des Environs de Truskaniva by Franciszek Tepa - Realist
Jeune Montagnarde des Environs de Truskaniva by Franciszek Tepa - Realist

Franciszek Tepa
Jeune Montagnarde des Environs de Truskaniva by Franciszek Tepa - Realist, 1873

H 10.24 in W 8.08 in
Montagnard des Environs de Szczaronica by Franciszek Tepa - Realist portrait
By Franciszek Tepa
Located in London, GB
, becoming well known for his miniatures painted on ivory. Many of his works remained in Lwów (present-day
Category

1870s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Montagnard des Environs de Szczaronica by Franciszek Tepa - Realist portrait
Montagnard des Environs de Szczaronica by Franciszek Tepa - Realist portrait

Franciszek Tepa
Montagnard des Environs de Szczaronica by Franciszek Tepa - Realist portrait, 1873

H 10.36 in W 7.88 in
Paysan Centenaire, Soldat de l'Armée du Général Kosenisko by Franciszek Tepa
By Franciszek Tepa
Located in London, GB
Dzieduszycki, becoming well known for his miniatures painted on ivory. Many of his works remained in Lwów
Category

1870s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Paysan Centenaire, Soldat de l'Armée du Général Kosenisko by Franciszek Tepa
Paysan Centenaire, Soldat de l'Armée du Général Kosenisko by Franciszek Tepa

Franciszek Tepa
Paysan Centenaire, Soldat de l'Armée du Général Kosenisko by Franciszek Tepa, 1873

H 10.36 in W 11.82 in
Retour des Enfants de l'École [...] by FRANCISZEK TEPA - Watercolour 1873
By Franciszek Tepa
Located in London, GB
and landscapes for Count Wlodzimierz Dzieduszycki, becoming well known for his miniatures painted on
Category

19th Century Victorian Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Retour des Enfants de l'École [...] by FRANCISZEK TEPA - Watercolour 1873

Franciszek Tepa
Retour des Enfants de l'École [...] by FRANCISZEK TEPA - Watercolour 1873, 1873

H 9.41 in W 6.34 in
Portrait of Gerardina Van Osch by Dutch artist Johan Hendrik Neuman (Dutch)
Located in Soquel, CA
portraits, genre paintings, lithography, and miniatures, which were usually made on ivory. Johan Heinrich
Category

Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Portrait of Gerardina Van Osch by Dutch artist Johan Hendrik Neuman (Dutch)
Portrait of Gerardina Van Osch by Dutch artist Johan Hendrik Neuman (Dutch)

Johan Heinrich Neuman
Portrait of Gerardina Van Osch by Dutch artist Johan Hendrik Neuman (Dutch), 1850s

H 47 in W 38 in D 2 in
Vanity Fair by Wm.Thackeray, Cosway Style Binding, First Edition, First Issue
Located in Middletown, NY
Bath (stamp-signed on front turn-in) with HAND-PAINTED PORTRAIT MINIATURE of THACKERAY on IVORY inset
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Vanity Fair by Wm.Thackeray, Cosway Style Binding, First Edition, First Issue
Vanity Fair by Wm.Thackeray, Cosway Style Binding, First Edition, First Issue

Vanity Fair by Wm.Thackeray, Cosway Style Binding, First Edition, First Issue

H 8.38 in W 5.13 in D 2 in
Still Life with Flowers in an Earthenware Jug
By Laura Coombs Hills
Located in New York, NY
miniatures in the first decades of the twentieth century, around 1920 failing eyesight caused her to turn her
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Still Life with Flowers in an Earthenware Jug
Still Life with Flowers in an Earthenware Jug

Laura Coombs Hills
Still Life with Flowers in an Earthenware Jug

H 13 in W 10.5 in D 1.5 in
Miniature on ivory from early 19th century
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Very nice Miniature on ivory representing an important man. Dating from the 19th century, it is
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Paintings

Materials

Ivory

Miniature on ivory from early 19th century
Miniature on ivory from early 19th century

Miniature on ivory from early 19th century

H 0.12 in Dm 3 in
18th Century French Rochedragon Gold Carnet de Bal
By Julien Alaterre
Located in Wendover, GB
Julien Alaterre goldsmith to Louis XVI and Marie Antionette. Beautifully painted miniatures on ivory set
Category

Antique 1770s European Louis XVI More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

18th Century French Rochedragon Gold Carnet de Bal
18th Century French Rochedragon Gold Carnet de Bal

18th Century French Rochedragon Gold Carnet de Bal

H 3.55 in W 2.21 in D 0.28 in
Lilacs, a Still Life by Minerva Josephine Chapman (1858-1947, American)
Located in New York, NY
1900, she began painting watercolor miniatures on ivory, for which she would become best known
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lilacs, a Still Life by Minerva Josephine Chapman (1858-1947, American)
Lilacs, a Still Life by Minerva Josephine Chapman (1858-1947, American)

Minerva Josephine Chapman
Lilacs, a Still Life by Minerva Josephine Chapman (1858-1947, American)

H 16 in W 12.5 in
Fascinating Art nouveau box , limited edition by Laura G Italy
Located in Sarezzo, Brescia
Fascinating Art Nouveau box , silver gold plated with handpainted miniature in tempera on Ivory
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes

Fascinating Art nouveau box , limited edition by Laura G Italy
Fascinating Art nouveau box , limited edition by Laura G Italy

Fascinating Art nouveau box , limited edition by Laura G Italy

W 4.4 in D 1.2 in
EXTRAORDINARILY MINIATURE PAINTING OF GEORGE WASHINGTON ON IVORY
Located in York County, PA
EXTRAORDINARILY MINIATURE PAINTING OF GEORGE WASHINGTON ON IVORY, AFTER JOHN TRUMBULL (WASHINGTON
Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

EXTRAORDINARILY MINIATURE PAINTING OF GEORGE WASHINGTON ON IVORY
EXTRAORDINARILY MINIATURE PAINTING OF GEORGE WASHINGTON ON IVORY

EXTRAORDINARILY MINIATURE PAINTING OF GEORGE WASHINGTON ON IVORY

H NaN in W NaN in D 2 in
Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined portrait of young girl in miniature painted on ivory. Painted with brush tip executed with
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Ivory

Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory
Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory

Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory

H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 1.19 in
Thomas Sully - Mrs. Van Rensselaer
Located in Charleston, SC
has a miniature on ivory of Mrs. Van Rensselaer by Charles Fraser the well known Charleston artist.
Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Thomas Sully - Mrs. Van Rensselaer
Thomas Sully - Mrs. Van Rensselaer

Thomas Sully - Mrs. Van Rensselaer

H 41 in W 37 in
19th Century Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined portrait of young girl in miniature painted on ivory. Painted with brush tip executed with
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Ivory

19th Century Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory
19th Century Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory

19th Century Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory

H 9.06 in W 7.49 in D 1.19 in
PAIR of Miniature Portraits on Ivory of Houstown Brothers
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Ivory Miniature Portraits in Original Frames of Scottish Brothers, Both Having Served and
Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

PAIR of Miniature Portraits on Ivory of Houstown Brothers
PAIR of Miniature Portraits on Ivory of Houstown Brothers

PAIR of Miniature Portraits on Ivory of Houstown Brothers

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

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

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

H 2 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
19th cty miniature portrait ivory confedrate general A.P. Hill
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A unique miniature portrait on ivory ca 1850 of the well known confederate General Ambrose Powell
Category

Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Ivory, Paint, Wood

19th cty miniature portrait ivory confedrate general A.P. Hill
19th cty miniature portrait ivory confedrate general A.P. Hill

19th cty miniature portrait ivory confedrate general A.P. Hill

H 8.5 in W 7.5 in
Set of French Royalty Portaits on Ivory Place Card Holders
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Rare and Stunning set of 12 miniature portraits painted on ivory in brass setting place card
Category

Antique 19th Century French Tableware

Set of French Royalty Portaits on Ivory Place Card Holders
Set of French Royalty Portaits on Ivory Place Card Holders

Set of French Royalty Portaits on Ivory Place Card Holders

H 1.5 in
Rare Miniature Girls Sniffing 19th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Miniature oil on ivory, Girls sniffing 19th century measures only painting 8 cm diameter
Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

Rare Miniature Girls Sniffing 19th Century
Rare Miniature Girls Sniffing 19th Century

Rare Miniature Girls Sniffing 19th Century

H 3.15 in Dm 3.15 in
A Fine Heart-shaped Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature
Located in Downingtown, PA
The miniature depicts a woman's left eye within a crescent-shaped opening in a rose gold heart
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency More Folk Art

A Fine Heart-shaped Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature
A Fine Heart-shaped Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature

A Fine Heart-shaped Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature

H 0.88 in W 0.75 in
Late 19th Century Miniature Watercolour - Portrait of a Victorian Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
favour. In the 17th century ivory replaced vellum as the preferred substrate for miniature painting
Category

19th Century Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Late 19th Century Miniature Watercolour - Portrait of a Victorian Gentleman
Late 19th Century Miniature Watercolour - Portrait of a Victorian Gentleman

Late 19th Century Miniature Watercolour - Portrait of a Victorian Gentleman, 19th Century

H 9.06 in W 7.49 in
Antique Picture Frame
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Miniature Portrait on ivory signed by Lagarde, in the style of Gainsborough Bronze
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

Antique Picture Frame
Antique Picture Frame

Antique Picture Frame

H 6.25 in W 5.5 in
A Portrait Miniature on Ivory of Napoleon,
By E. Lacroix
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Portrait Miniature on Ivory of Napoleon, signed E. Lacroix, framed.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

A Portrait Miniature on Ivory of Napoleon,

A Portrait Miniature on Ivory of Napoleon,

H 4.5 in Dm 3.5 in
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Miniatures On Ivory For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal miniatures on ivory for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and metal, every miniatures on ivory was constructed with great care. Find 190 options for an antique or vintage miniatures on ivory now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer miniatures on ivory, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A miniatures on ivory, designed in the modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made miniatures on ivory over the years, but those crafted by Franco Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni and Paul Philippe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Miniatures On Ivory?

A miniatures on ivory can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,225, while the lowest priced sells for $46 and the highest can go for as much as $46,875.
Questions About Miniatures On Ivory
  • What is an ivory miniature?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An ivory miniature is a tiny portrait painted on a backing of ivory. Miniatures first started appearing in the 16th century, and carrying one is today's equivalent of keeping a loved one’s photo in your wallet. You can find a collection of vintage ivory miniatures on 1stDibs.
  • What is a miniature diorama?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A diorama typically depicts a three-dimensional scene and can either be life-sized or scaled down to a miniature size. A miniature diorama is the same as a diorama, only on a miniature scale. Find an assortment of miniature dioramas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is African ivory?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    African ivory is a hard, white substance derived from the tusks and teeth of elephants, hippopotami, walruses, warthogs, sperm whales, and narwhals, as well as now-extinct mammoths and mastodons. For millennia, ivory has been a status symbol — it is a rare and alluring material, a luxury product that is derived from elephants, a highly respected animal in Africa and elsewhere.
  • What is ivory worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Ivory is so precious because of its cultural value as a status symbol. A single pound of ivory can sell for $1,500 and elephant tusks can weigh around 250 pounds.
  • What is mammoth ivory?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mammoth ivory is ivory that comes from the tusks of any species of mammoth, which is part of the extinct Mammuthus group. Most people are familiar with the woolly mammoths which went extinct 4000 years ago. On 1stDibs, find mammoth ivory from top sellers around the world.
  • What is carved ivory for?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved ivory is typically for creating art, decorative objects and furniture. Ivory is a hard material sourced from the teeth and tusks of certain animals. Most carved ivory comes from elephants. Shop as selection of carved ivory furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • What were miniature portraits painted on?
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    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.
  • How are miniature portraits made?
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    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 are miniatures from the 1800s?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In the 1800s, miniatures were small portraits. People commissioned them to give as gifts to their loved ones to carry with them. In this way, miniatures were similar to modern wallet photographs. On 1stDibs, find a range of miniature portraits.
  • Is mammoth ivory valuable?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, mammoth ivory is extremely valuable due to the fact that mammoths have been extinct for over 1000 years. Ivory was used for many large works of art, religious objects and decorative boxes. Shop a selection of vintage ivory items on 1stDibs.
  • Is a boar tusk ivory?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a boar tusk is ivory depends on the species. The babirusa hogs from Indonesia are one species that has ivory tusks. Shop a collection of ivory decorative objects and jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Are mammoth teeth ivory?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, mammoth tusks are ivory. Other animals that feature ivory teeth and tusks include elephants, walruses, hippopotamuses and killer whales. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of ivory jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • How can I tell how old ivory is?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can often tell the age of an ivory piece by its color. Since ivory is a natural material, it acquires a patina over time. An ivory patina is usually dull yellow or brown — beware of a bright yellow patina, as this could indicate artificial aging. If your ivory piece doesn’t have a maker’s mark or date on it, take it to an expert to identify the exact era it came from. Shop a collection of vintage ivory art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Who started miniature painting in India?
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    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.
  • Who started Mughal miniature painting?
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    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.
  • What is the Mughal style of miniature painting?
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    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.
  • Which miniature painting is from Mughal school?
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    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.
  • How much is mammoth ivory worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Mammoth ivory is worth between $50 and $150 per pound. However, because mammoths lived about 4,000 years ago, their ivory is not necessarily easy to find and sell.
  • What is the subject matter of Mughal miniature paintings?
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    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.