Portrait Miniatures

Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world's great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur ...

This is an exquisite miniature portrait of a young girl. From the nineteenth century and most probably American, set in a lovely oak frame.

A good antique Italian Grand Tour miniature hand-painted portrait on a porcelain plaque of Beatrice Cenci after the original by Guido Reni (1575-1642), the painting in a gilt brass m...

A superb hand-painted miniature portrait of a refined young gentleman, dated early 19th century (circa 1830–1845), presented in its original oval gilt-brass frame with protective dom...

The vases date to the Belle Époque period, circa 1875, and are a strong decorative pairing for collectors of French enamels, portrait miniatures, or romantic decorative arts.

Pair of oval miniature portraits of gentlemen in matching gilt frames.

Pair of 19th century English miniature portrait paintings. On the back can be read: Joseph Storr of Ouswick, born 6 of February 1755 and died 10 of December 1831.

An exceptional and rare matching pair of late Victorian miniature wall frames containing antique tinted portraits, circa 1890.

Antique 19th-century mahogany wood-framed hand-painted watercolour miniature portrait of Napoleon I. The miniature depicts a Napoleon I portrait turning his face to the right.

Stunning example of an early rare oval Miniature Portrait Watercolour on paper within a finely chased Ormolu surround by English Artist Arthur James Melhuish (1824-1925) depicts P...

Circa 1830s miniature portrait attributed to Emanuel Thomas Peter, Austria.

The fine rectangular miniature cm. 7.5 x 10.7 on vegetable ivory. The small masterpiece handmade by the painter Anna Maria Manfriani reproduces the famous portrait of Empress Eugeni...

18th century Philip James de Loutherbourg Portrait English school miniature etching on paper, of oval shape, set in a black and gold decoration frame.

Antique hand - painted depiction of a Woman .. ca. late 19th cent. European Tempera painting on plate under original Glass plate in original wooden frame. The painting is signed. S...

The artist paints a beautiful and luminescent miniature portrait of a beautiful young woman on the oval porcelain.

This is an excellent high quality porcelain vase. It is depicting a portrait of Antoinette in the center framed with gilt wreath of olives leaves against a wine colored background. T...

Miniature Antique French Portrait Painting on Celluloid of Woman, Framed, C1880.

Charming watercolor of a young woman in a white muslin dress wearing what appears to be coral beads, the "beginner" jewelry of the Regency Period.. Painted with the rare stippling te...

Col. Robert Stewart, Miniature Portrait C. 1763, French and Indian War  Lieutenant Colonel Robert Stewart (1729–1809) of the Virginia Regiment Labeled on the back:: Lieutennip?

Stunning antique hand painted miniature portrait in filigree brass frame with easel back.

Each of these finely crafted Grand Tour–era oval locket frames is composed of patinated bronze and set with a band of inlaid malachite mosaic, framing a central glazed compartment fo...

The Mughal miniature portrait, created with a single-hair brush on delicate rice paper and embellished with 24k gold water, depicts the noble Mughal Emperor Akbar and his esteemed co...

Wonderfully rendered miniature of an English officer in dress uniform. His uniform indicated he was an officer in the Coldstream Guards. I was able to find a Captain Richard Gregory ...

An early 19th century French hand-painted miniature portrait framed under glass, portraying an older woman wearing a bonnet tied with a blue ribbon, her ample bosom showing in a blue...

Ca. late 19th century framed German miniature hand - painted tempera painting of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ( 28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832 ). Initials of artist present. Last ow...

Antique depiction of a Woman Dressed Blue .. ca. late 18th - early 19th cent. European Tempera painting on plate under original /a bit bubbled Glass plate in original metal frame. To...

Four excellent Civil War-era daguerreotype portraits, each framed in elaborate gold foil. Three images (woman and children) appear to be hand-colored and gilded. These portraits are ...

Elegant artist signed hand painted portrait of an aristocrat lady. The beautiful woman is wearing 4 strands of pearls and has additional pearls in her hair. She is wearing a floral h...

19th century miniature portrait of a nun on porcelain with brooch frame Wonderful antique portrait of a nun hand painted on porcelain.

A very nice antique hand-painted miniature portrait on porcelain of Princess Louise of England, circa 1900s.

Indian 19th century group of fine seven oval hand - painted miniature portraits of revered Mughal rulers and their royal wives.

PRESENTING A STUNNING little French Ring Box from the 18th Century, namely a French Louis XVI Brass and MOP Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady. Box inlaid with mother of Pearl and ...

An early 19th century French hand-painted miniature portrait, framed under glass, portraying an older woman wearing a lace bonnet and a floral dress with a lace collar, reflecting th...

A beautiful set of framed pictures portraits of people of the victorian era on porcelain plaques. Frames made of wood, ebonized. With light signs of wear as expected with age and use...

Dating from the late 17th century and done in the Federalist style, this finely detailed and well executed hand painted miniature portrait on bone of a period nobleman can be worn as...

A lovely sentimental christianity portrait of Mary holding the Jesus Child. Framed in a beautiful brass or ormolu frame, circa 1930s or older. Portrait made of Wax. A very pretty pi...

The miniature painting is realized with impeccable, exceptional and thorough details in oil on copper.

COSWAY-STLE BINDING by Bayntun of Bath (stamp-signed on front turn-in) contemporary full blue-green crushed levant, elaborately gilt, raised bands, spine compartments with scrolling ...

Executed in carved bone with a hand-colored portrait miniature beneath convex glass, the box reflects the extraordinary international admiration Washington inspired in the decades im...

A late 19th Century hand painted mature portrait in a bone and Bronze frame with velvet backing and bronze twig like stand. An impeccable piece and lovely on the desk or shelf. A w...

The rope outline frames delicate leaf work borders, the filigree decoration to the lid enclosing a finely painted miniature portrait bust on ivory of a young lady.

COSWAY-STYLE BINDING by BAYNTUM of Bath (stamp-signed on front turn-in) with HAND-PAINTED PORTRAIT MINIATURE of THACKERAY on IVORY inset in the front cover.

Frame with three miniatures. XIX century. Rectangular frame with a textile background that shows three oval miniatures with female portraits, enhanced with gilded bronze frames (the...

The reverse reveals master craftsmanship with an intact brass-hinged easel stand, two tiny swiveling bone tabs to secure a miniature portrait or photo, and a top suspension ring allo...

A fine antique miniature bronze. A miniature portrait bust of Molière, the alias of the playwright Jean Baptiste Poquelin.

Pair of 19th-century miniature painted portraits of women. Painted on what looks to be celluloid with oval wood frames Measuring 5.3 in x 4.6 in.

The hinged lid having a beautiful finely painted miniature Limoges enamel portrait bust of a young lady, signed L.C., on an oval panel surrounded by striking red guilloche enamel.

Miniaturas "Catalog of Miniatures" Duke of Berwick & Alba, circa 1924 Catalog of miniatures and small portraits belonging to the Supreme Duke of Berwick and Alba A fine antique...

A Wonderful French Bronze & Enamel Blue Guilloche Easel Back Picture Frame With A Miniature Hand Painted Portrait Of A Woman, Signed J.

This exquisite vintage German miniature portrait captures a striking depiction of Napoleon Bonaparte, masterfully hand-painted in oil on bone.

The richly chased foliate gilt-bronze cast case is surmounted by a porcelain oval portrait miniature of an 18th century lady. The bowed sides of the clock case are inset with porcela...

Miniature portrait of Louis Charles, son of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

Late 19th century hand made and decoratively painted game board, circa 1890s to 1910, a checker or chess board with squares individually hand painted with miniature watercolor portra...

Painted in the 19th century, this exquisite miniature portrait wonderfully exemplifies realism in traditional oil painting.

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.

At the center, a hand-painted miniature portrait of a young lady in a powdered wig and plumed hat — likely a courtesan or noblewoman of the Louis XVI court — is framed under convex g...

This exquisite miniature portrait is attributed to Empress Josephine, capturing her regal presence with remarkable detail and sophistication.

Each portrait is surrounded by a gilt metal bezel and protected by convex glass, enhancing the sense of depth and giving the miniatures the character of traditional portrait medallio...

Each piece is done with a gilt finished bronze 'frame' which has been inlaid with enameled glass done in a gold color with a quite well executed hand painted miniature portrait. The ...

The Museum of Besacon has two miniature portraits painted by the artist including a self portrait.