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Antique Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Young Woman, Circa 1840, Framed
Antique Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Young Woman, Circa 1840, Framed

Antique Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Young Woman, Circa 1840, Framed

Located in Las Vegas, NV

1830s–1840s. The miniature is painted in watercolor and gouache on a thin ivory tablet and set within a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Paintings

Materials

Brass

French Empire Revival Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Signed André, Late 19th C.
French Empire Revival Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Signed André, Late 19th C.

French Empire Revival Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Signed André, Late 19th C.

Located in Las Vegas, NV

ivory. The work appears to be signed at the lower left, possibly “André.” The miniature is executed in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Paintings

Materials

Ivory, Wood, Paint

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

Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.

Located in Milan, IT

with leaf and rocaille motifs. Inside the frame is an extraordinary miniature on ivory painted in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Hidden compartment snuff box tortoiseshell, gold and erotic miniature.
Hidden compartment snuff box tortoiseshell, gold and erotic miniature.

Hidden compartment snuff box tortoiseshell, gold and erotic miniature.

Located in Paris, FR

snuff box features a secret compartment that contains a miniature on ivory representing an erotic scene

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

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

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.

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Antique Early 1800s French Desk Accessories

Azaleas
Azaleas

Azaleas

By Laura Coombs Hills

Located in New York, NY

miniatures on ivory during that medium's revival period. From 1890- 1933, she painted 369 miniatures on ivory

Category

1930s American Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

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

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

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

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

Miniature Portrait of the Prince of Wales, Later Edward VII
Miniature Portrait of the Prince of Wales, Later Edward VII

Miniature Portrait of the Prince of Wales, Later Edward VII

By Robert Henderson

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

recipient of this exceptional painting. ROBERT HENDERSON (UK, 1826–1904) Miniature oil on ivory in 14K

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Ivory, Satin, Glass, Paint

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

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

Georgian miniature mourning ring, memorial ring
Georgian miniature mourning ring, memorial ring

Georgian miniature mourning ring, memorial ring

Located in PARIS, FR

, they were often adorned with miniatures painted on ivory, protected by domed glass: an idealized

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Antique 1790s European George II Cocktail Rings

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Miniature c.1870
Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Miniature c.1870

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Miniature c.1870

Located in London, GB

delicate leaf work borders, the filigree decoration to the lid enclosing a finely painted miniature

Category

Antique 1870s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of Ivory Miniature Portraits in Original Frames of Scottish Brothers, Both Having Served and

Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Antique Picture Frame
Antique Picture Frame

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

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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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
    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 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 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.
  • 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.