Portrait Miniatures

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

Perfect for displaying a cherished portrait, miniature, or artwork, this frame adds an unmistakable touch of French or European classical luxury to any interior.

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...

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. ...

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...

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

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

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

Gold portrait brooch with pearls en diamonds.

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...

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...

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...

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

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)

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

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.

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...

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

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...

Miniature portrait of a distinguished lady, signed Stieler.

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 "...

., 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...

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

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...

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.

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...

Inspired by the celebrated Lover's Eye tradition that originated in late 18th-century England, this evocative piece recalls the miniature eye portraits exchanged as discreet symbols ...

Inspired by the celebrated Lover's Eye tradition that emerged in late 18th-century England, this unique work recalls the intimate miniature eye portraits exchanged as discreet symbol...

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

Miniature framed portrait of a lady painted on porcelain An oak wooden frame with in oval placed porcelain plaque, painted with a scene of a lady wearing a hat with flowers.

Exquisite 18th-century miniature oil painting, depicting a lady dressed in period attire, adorned with a pendant featuring the letter "J" and a delicate flower in her hair. Medium:...

Antique Miniature Portrait of a Noblewoman -This finely painted miniature captures the quiet elegance and poise of a noblewoman, rendered with delicate brushwork that emphasizes soft...

Antique Miniature Portrait of a Noblewoman -This finely painted miniature captures the quiet elegance and poise of a noblewoman, rendered with delicate brushwork that emphasizes soft...

Antique Miniature Portrait of a Noblewoman - This finely rendered miniature presents a noblewoman with quiet elegance and refined presence, capturing the grace and poise associated w...

Dutch 19th Century silver double miniature portrait frame. A double portrait in a silver frame.

Jaipur Style French Porcelain Vide-Poche or Ashtray with Mughal Maharadjah Miniature Portrait An elegant vintage French porcelain vide-poche or ashtray in the style of Hermès “Jaipur...

Hand painted early 19th century miniature under glass. Finely painted details on this lovely lady. In a brass oval frame, with floral embroidery surround. Painting measures 2.5 in x...