Portrait Miniatures

A charming early 19th-century portrait miniature depicting a young woman dressed in the elegant fashion of the late Regency period, circa 1810–1830.

KPM, known for its high-quality porcelain, often featured such exquisite portrait miniatures. X

PRESENTING A STUNNING Early 19C French Gold Box with Enamel and Miniature Portrait. Box made with brass but has been plated with 18ct Gold with beautiful chasing around the sides....

Queen Victoria commissioned the firm to produce a very large scale miniature portrait of herself for presentation to the American George Peabody in 1866.

A charming pair of 19th-century miniature artworks, a portrait and a scenery, beautifully presented in substantial circular ebonized wooden frames with decorative brass beaded bezels.

Suspended on the rear wall above the assemblage is an oval portrait miniature of a woman in white dress with soft brown hair, placed within a black frame—its pastoral background evok...

The lid is centered with a finely executed hand-painted miniature portrait of Princess de Lamballe, presented under glass and signed by the artist at the lower edge—indicative of a t...

This exquisite German miniature portrait captures the timeless elegance of Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais in a classic Empire-style presentation.

., 8-1/2" x 5-7/8", extra illustrated with the insertion of 37 additional plates many hand colored, bound in full tan morocco, ribbed gilt decorated spine, covers ruled and paneled i...

The sale presents the finest examples of: English, French and German furniture, ormolu-mounted Chinese porcelain, silver, European porcelain, clocks, sculpture, portrait miniatures a...

18th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait Fine miniature portrait depicting a gentleman from the late 17th century, dressed in period attire.

Antique Hand-Painted Miniature of the Madonna, Signed “Ruby” - This intimate hand-painted miniature, dating to the 19th or 20th century, depicts the Madonna with a serene and contemp...

Antique Portrait of Noblewoman - This finely rendered portrait depicts a young woman presented with the grace and restraint characteristic of European aristocratic portraiture. The c...

Fine miniature oil painting depicting a lady in period attire from the 18th century. Shows signs of wear due to age. Dimensions: 8 x 6 cm

A superbly crafted circular gilt bronze box of exceptional quality, featuring a rich turquoise-blue guilloché enamel top centered with an oval medallion bearing a finely hand-painted...

Antique Miniature Portrait of Louis XVI — This finely rendered miniature depicts King Louis XVI of France, presented with the dignified composure befitting his royal station.

Antique Miniature Portrait of Juliette Récamier — This finely rendered miniature depicts Juliette Récamier, the celebrated French socialite and emblem of Neoclassical elegance.

Antique Miniature Portrait of Empress Joséphine - This finely rendered miniature depicts Empress Joséphine, celebrated for her grace, refinement, and enduring influence on fashion an...

Antique Miniature Portrait of Marie Antoinette - This finely rendered miniature depicts Marie Antoinette with the elegance and composure that defined her image as Queen of France.

Antique Portrait of Marie Antoinette - This finely detailed miniature depicts Marie Antoinette.

Antique Portrait of Marie Antoinette - This finely detailed miniature depicts Marie Antoinette d’Autriche, Reine de France et de Navarre, rendered by Jean-François Janinet in 1777.

Antique Miniature After George Romney’s Lady Hamilton as “Nature” - This finely executed miniature is inspired by George Romney’s celebrated 1782 painting, Lady Hamilton as “Nature”,...

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

The frame’s proportions create a refined sense of balance, making it ideal for displaying portrait miniatures or small works on paper. The surrounding neutral mat further enhances it...

Minor surface wear and age toning to the reverse, commensurate with age Elegant and characterful, this rare matched pair is ideal for collectors of portrait miniatures, maritime ant...

Antique Miniature Portrait of Élisabeth of France - This finely rendered miniature depicts Élisabeth of France, sister of King Louis XVI, remembered for her piety, grace, and quiet s...

Medium: Oil on panel Frame: Original wooden frame with gilded bronze ornamentation Condition: Good overall preservation Dimensions: Total (with frame): 11 x 10 cm Painting only: 7 x...

Francis William Wilkin, or Frank Wilkin (1791-1842) was an engraver specializing in portrait painting who began by working with miniatures, although he also dealt with other genres. ...

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

A pair of antique miniature portraits in octagonal inlaid burl frames, late 19th century.

Gold portrait brooch with pearls en diamonds.

Fine hand-painted depiction of Marie Antoinette, wife of French King Louis XVI, the last Queen of France before the French Revolution. This painting dates ca. 19th century, very lik...

Antique Miniature Portrait of Princess Alexandra of Bavaria - This finely rendered miniature depicts Princess Alexandra of Bavaria, capturing the refinement and quiet dignity associa...

Miniature Portrait of Madame Henriette as Flora - This refined miniature depicts Madame Henriette in the guise of Flora, after the composition by Samuel Arlent Edwards, rendered with...

Antique Miniature Portrait of Queen Louise of Prussia - This finely painted miniature depicts Queen Louise of Prussia, admired for her beauty, grace, and enduring legacy as one of Eu...

2 portraits, late 18th century, oil on board.

Antique Miniature Portrait of Gräfin Isabella von Trauffkirchen-Engelberg - This exceptional miniature is rendered in fine enamel on porcelain, capturing the refined likeness of Gräf...

Ideal for displaying a portrait, miniature, or cherished photograph, this frame is both a decorative object and a testament to 19th-century craftsmanship.

English Victorian miniature oil painting portrait of a seated lady wearing a black dress and white bonnet in maroon leather case (signed: C(harles) J BASEBE 1841)

A striking 19th-century hand-painted porcelain portrait plaque depicting Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, after the celebrated portrait by Thomas Gainsborough. The Duchess ...

19th-century Artist Signed Miniature French Portrait Painting. Dimensions: Height: 5.5 inches, Width: 4.75 inches

Antique Portrait of the Princess of Liechtenstein - This finely rendered portrait depicts a young woman, identified as the Princess of Liechtenstein, presented with the grace and res...

Miniature wax portraits executed in bas-relief were exceedingly popular from the mid 18th century until the introduction and popularization of photography in the 1840’s.

Late 19th Century French Victorian oval miniature watercolor on vellum portrait of a woman with a light blue dress in an ebonized frame.  

Miniature portrait of a distinguished lady, signed Stieler.

Ca. early 19th century miniature tempera on panel hand - painting of a boy. Period gilt frame with original convex glass covers on both sides. Unframed measures Ø 62 mm unframed and...

The description refers to a small brooch featuring a hand-painted portrait of a nobleman. The nobleman is depicted wearing a pink suit, a style popular during the Rococo period, know...

European Tempera hand-painting of a Man, not signed. Gilt Bronze Frame with original Glass cover. The frame is sealed. To be hanged. Sized: frame 8.2 cm x 5.6 cm x 6 mm deep / paint...

Antique early 19th century. (1800 -1820s) framed European Tempera painting on a plate under glass in the original frame. Depiction of a happy family posing. The painting is signed "...

French Victorian miniature watercolor on paper portrait of lady with blue dress and white flowers in copper oval case

A finely executed 19th-century hand-painted porcelain portrait plaque depicting Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, after the celebrated portrait associated with Thomas Gainsbo...

., 8-1/2" x 6-1/8", bound in fine full light blue crushed morocco, ribbed gilt decorated spine, center spine panels each with a gilt tooled red morocco floral decoration, covers elab...

English Victorian oval miniature watercolor portrait on vellum of a gentleman in top hat in rectangular velvet frame

Miniature signed and framed watercolour portrait of a woman.

Miniature signed and framed watercolor Portrait of a woman.

Ca. 19th century second half European miniature tempera or watercolors paintings of two ladies, likely sisters. Unsigned. Matching frames in brass with original convex shaped and ve...

Set of six beautiful hand-painted miniature portraits with mother of pearl details, having bronze framing and velvet cover in the back.

Indian Mutiny, a framed display of hand-painted button miniatures of 6 Indian leaders who escaped execution after the Indian mutiny, c. 1860, circular head and shoulders miniatures p...

Hand painted miniature portrait of a woman in a yellow gown. French bronze frame with gold dore finish.

He has several delightful curls on his forehead. The miniature is backed with with silk. The overall effect is very playful and light.