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Early 19th Century Fancy Maiden Miniature Portrait Embroidered Frame
Early 19th Century Fancy Maiden Miniature Portrait Embroidered Frame

Early 19th Century Fancy Maiden Miniature Portrait Embroidered Frame

Located in Newfoundland, PA

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Regency Paintings

Materials

Metal

Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Miniature Portrait Painting Porcelain Guido Reni
Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Miniature Portrait Painting Porcelain Guido Reni

Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Miniature Portrait Painting Porcelain Guido Reni

By Guido Reni

Located in Portland, OR

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...

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Antique 1890s Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Miniature Portrait Of A Young Man – Circa 1830–1845
Antique Miniature Portrait Of A Young Man – Circa 1830–1845

Antique Miniature Portrait Of A Young Man – Circa 1830–1845

Located in Bilzen, BE

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...

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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

19th Century Pair of English Husband and Wife Miniature Portraits
19th Century Pair of English Husband and Wife Miniature Portraits

19th Century Pair of English Husband and Wife Miniature Portraits

Located in Marbella, ES

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.

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Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Wood

19th-century hand-painted watercolour miniature portrait of Napoleon I
19th-century hand-painted watercolour miniature portrait of Napoleon I

19th-century hand-painted watercolour miniature portrait of Napoleon I

Located in Braintree, GB

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.

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Antique 1830s European Paintings

Materials

Wood

c. 1830s Miniature Portrait Attributed to Emanuel Thomas Peter of Austria
c. 1830s Miniature Portrait Attributed to Emanuel Thomas Peter of Austria

c. 1830s Miniature Portrait Attributed to Emanuel Thomas Peter of Austria

By Emanuel Thomas Peter

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Paintings

Materials

Paper

Miniature Portrait Watercolor by Arthur James Melhuish Thomas Nettleship Staley
Miniature Portrait Watercolor by Arthur James Melhuish Thomas Nettleship Staley

Miniature Portrait Watercolor by Arthur James Melhuish Thomas Nettleship Staley

Located in Dublin, Ireland

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Table Box portrait of Empress Eugenia de Montijo miniature Salimbeni
Table Box portrait of Empress Eugenia de Montijo miniature Salimbeni

Table Box portrait of Empress Eugenia de Montijo miniature Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

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...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique European Miniature Portrait Tempera Painting Woman in fine Dress
Antique European Miniature Portrait Tempera Painting Woman in fine Dress

Antique European Miniature Portrait Tempera Painting Woman in fine Dress

Located in Malmö, SE

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...

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Antique 1880s European Louis XVI Decorative Art

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Royal Vienna Porcelain Miniature Gilt Bronze Portrait Box by Franz Wagner
Royal Vienna Porcelain Miniature Gilt Bronze Portrait Box by Franz Wagner

Royal Vienna Porcelain Miniature Gilt Bronze Portrait Box by Franz Wagner

By Franz Wagner

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Philip James Loutherbourg Portrait English Miniature Paper Etching
18th Century Philip James Loutherbourg Portrait English Miniature Paper Etching

18th Century Philip James Loutherbourg Portrait English Miniature Paper Etching

Located in Milano, MI

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

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Antique Late 18th Century English Prints

Materials

Paper

Richard Klemm Dresden Miniature Porcelain Portrait Cabinet Vase of Antoinette
Richard Klemm Dresden Miniature Porcelain Portrait Cabinet Vase of Antoinette

Richard Klemm Dresden Miniature Porcelain Portrait Cabinet Vase of Antoinette

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Guaynabo, PR

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Empire Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Malachite-Inlaid Bronze Locket Frames, French
Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Malachite-Inlaid Bronze Locket Frames, French

Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Malachite-Inlaid Bronze Locket Frames, French

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Picture Frames

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Lt. Col. Robert Stewart, Miniature Portrait C. 1763, French & Indian War
Lt. Col. Robert Stewart, Miniature Portrait C. 1763, French & Indian War

Lt. Col. Robert Stewart, Miniature Portrait C. 1763, French & Indian War

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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?

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Porcelain, Glass, Wood

Mughal miniature portrait depicting Emperor Akbar and Jodha Bai, 19th Century
Mughal miniature portrait depicting Emperor Akbar and Jodha Bai, 19th Century

Mughal miniature portrait depicting Emperor Akbar and Jodha Bai, 19th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique German Prussian miniature Painting Portrait of J.W. von Goethe
Antique German Prussian miniature Painting Portrait of J.W. von Goethe

Antique German Prussian miniature Painting Portrait of J.W. von Goethe

Located in Malmö, SE

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...

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Antique 1810s German Regency Decorative Art

Materials

Gold, Bronze

19th Century French Framed Miniature Portrait, Buxom Woman in Blue Bonnet
19th Century French Framed Miniature Portrait, Buxom Woman in Blue Bonnet

19th Century French Framed Miniature Portrait, Buxom Woman in Blue Bonnet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Natural Fiber

18th cent Woman in Blue Dress European Miniature Portrait Tempera Painting
18th cent Woman in Blue Dress European Miniature Portrait Tempera Painting

18th cent Woman in Blue Dress European Miniature Portrait Tempera Painting

Located in Malmö, SE

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...

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Antique 1880s French Regency Decorative Art

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Miniature Daguerreotype Family Portraits with Hand Coloring in Gutta Percha Case
Miniature Daguerreotype Family Portraits with Hand Coloring in Gutta Percha Case

Miniature Daguerreotype Family Portraits with Hand Coloring in Gutta Percha Case

Located in Norwalk, CT

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 ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Copper

Antique Miniature Hand Painted Portrait Jeweled Nobel Woman Painting Gilt Frame
Antique Miniature Hand Painted Portrait Jeweled Nobel Woman Painting Gilt Frame

Antique Miniature Hand Painted Portrait Jeweled Nobel Woman Painting Gilt Frame

Located in Miami Beach, FL

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...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Paintings

Materials

Bronze

19th century Indian Seven Mughal Rulers Miniature Paintings
19th century Indian Seven Mughal Rulers Miniature Paintings

19th century Indian Seven Mughal Rulers Miniature Paintings

$15,000 / set

H 14.97 in W 13 in D 0.79 in

19th century Indian Seven Mughal Rulers Miniature Paintings

Located in Malmö, SE

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

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Antique 1880s Indian Other Decorative Art

Materials

Gold, Silver

Late 18th Century Miniature Portrait on Vellum of a Red Haired Woman
Late 18th Century Miniature Portrait on Vellum of a Red Haired Woman

Late 18th Century Miniature Portrait on Vellum of a Red Haired Woman

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Fine miniature portrait on vellum of a red haired woman in a pleated bonnet with matching collar.

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Antique 1790s Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Miniature Portrait of a Nun on Porcelain with Brooch Frame
19th Century Miniature Portrait of a Nun on Porcelain with Brooch Frame

19th Century Miniature Portrait of a Nun on Porcelain with Brooch Frame

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Hand Painted Miniature Portrait on Porcelain in a Brass Easel Frame
Antique Hand Painted Miniature Portrait on Porcelain in a Brass Easel Frame

Antique Hand Painted Miniature Portrait on Porcelain in a Brass Easel Frame

$800Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.25 in W 2.75 in D 3.5 in

Antique Hand Painted Miniature Portrait on Porcelain in a Brass Easel Frame

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Paintings

Materials

Brass

Miniature Portrait of a Sleepy Eyed Man, Circle Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
Miniature Portrait of a Sleepy Eyed Man, Circle Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich

Miniature Portrait of a Sleepy Eyed Man, Circle Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich

By Christian Wilhelm Dietrich

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Miniature portrait of a sleepy eyed man, circle Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich Germany 18th century, inscribed on back, refer to photo Exceptional quality Oil on canvas, laid do...

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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Ring Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady
18th Century French Louis XVI Ring Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady

18th Century French Louis XVI Ring Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady

Located in Dallas, TX

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 ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Framed French Miniature Portrait, Woman in Lace Cap & Collar
Early 19th Century Framed French Miniature Portrait, Woman in Lace Cap & Collar

Early 19th Century Framed French Miniature Portrait, Woman in Lace Cap & Collar

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Natural Fiber

Lot of Nine Victorian Miniature Portrait painted on German Porcelain Plaque 1860
Lot of Nine Victorian Miniature Portrait painted on German Porcelain Plaque 1860

Lot of Nine Victorian Miniature Portrait painted on German Porcelain Plaque 1860

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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...

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Antique 1860s German Victorian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Porcelain

Antique Miniature Portrait on Bone with Fitted Case 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Antique Miniature Portrait on Bone with Fitted Case 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Antique Miniature Portrait on Bone with Fitted Case 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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...

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Antique Late 17th Century American Federal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Framed Mary and Jesus Child Wax Miniature Portrait, Brass and Glass Italy, 1930s
Framed Mary and Jesus Child Wax Miniature Portrait, Brass and Glass Italy, 1930s

Framed Mary and Jesus Child Wax Miniature Portrait, Brass and Glass Italy, 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Brass

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

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 ...

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Early 20th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paint, Paper

French School 1790 Louis XVI Oval Snuff Box in 18kt Gold with Miniature Portrait
French School 1790 Louis XVI Oval Snuff Box in 18kt Gold with Miniature Portrait

French School 1790 Louis XVI Oval Snuff Box in 18kt Gold with Miniature Portrait

Located in Miami, FL

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

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Antique 1790s French Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

19th Century French George Washington Memorial Bone Snuff Box France for America
19th Century French George Washington Memorial Bone Snuff Box France for America

19th Century French George Washington Memorial Bone Snuff Box France for America

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Copper

Hand Painted Miniature Portrait of a Lady ca. late 19th C. Bronze and Bone Frame
Hand Painted Miniature Portrait of a Lady ca. late 19th C. Bronze and Bone Frame

Hand Painted Miniature Portrait of a Lady ca. late 19th C. Bronze and Bone Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Paintings

Materials

Bronze

Set of 3 collectible miniatures
Set of 3 collectible miniatures

Set of 3 collectible miniatures

$5,265Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 13 in W 10.63 in D 1.97 in

Set of 3 collectible miniatures

Located in Paris, FR

Set of 3 miniatures: - First miniature: miniature depicting the portrait of Madame Vigée-Lebrun and her daughter after Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun (1755-1842).

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Antique 1850s French Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Miniature 19th Century
Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Miniature 19th Century

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Miniature 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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.

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Antique 1870s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

Located in Middletown, NY

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Frame with three miniatures; Marie Antoinette, etc. 19th century.
Frame with three miniatures; Marie Antoinette, etc. 19th century.

Frame with three miniatures; Marie Antoinette, etc. 19th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

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...

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Antique 19th Century European Rococo Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze, Other

Antique Miniature Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Molière After Houdon
Antique Miniature Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Molière After Houdon

Antique Miniature Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Molière After Houdon

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Painted Miniatures - Pastels Floral Women
19th Century Pair of Painted Miniatures - Pastels Floral Women

19th Century Pair of Painted Miniatures - Pastels Floral Women

Located in Newfoundland, PA

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.

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Antique 1840s Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Other

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century
Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Miniaturas "Catalog of Miniatures" Duke of Berwick & Alba, circa 1924
Miniaturas "Catalog of Miniatures" Duke of Berwick & Alba, circa 1924

Miniaturas "Catalog of Miniatures" Duke of Berwick & Alba, circa 1924

Located in San Francisco, CA

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...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Books

Materials

Paper

Wonderful French Bronze Enamel Blue Guilloche Miniature Painting Picture Frame
Wonderful French Bronze Enamel Blue Guilloche Miniature Painting Picture Frame

Wonderful French Bronze Enamel Blue Guilloche Miniature Painting Picture Frame

Located in Roslyn, NY

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

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20th Century French Belle Époque Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Elaborate Gilt Bronze and Sèvres-style Porcelain Mantel Clock, circa 1870
Elaborate Gilt Bronze and Sèvres-style Porcelain Mantel Clock, circa 1870

Elaborate Gilt Bronze and Sèvres-style Porcelain Mantel Clock, circa 1870

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Silver Enameled Box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a Miniature Painting
Silver Enameled Box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a Miniature Painting

Silver Enameled Box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a Miniature Painting

By Rudolf Steiner

Located in Delft, NL

Silver enameled box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a miniature painting An octagonal Austrian silver white enameled, inside gold-plated box made by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 The miniat...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Silver

Little Portrait of the Dolphin
Little Portrait of the Dolphin

Little Portrait of the Dolphin

$842Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.73 in W 3.86 in D 0.4 in

Little Portrait of the Dolphin

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

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

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Ebony

English Victorian Lady in a Dress Portrait
English Victorian Lady in a Dress Portrait

English Victorian Lady in a Dress Portrait

By Charles J. Basebe

Located in Queens, NY

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)

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Paintings

Materials

Leather

Late 19th Century Portrait Decorated Game Board
Late 19th Century Portrait Decorated Game Board

Late 19th Century Portrait Decorated Game Board

Located in Nantucket, MA

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Oil Portrait of a Victorian Lady, c. 1850
Oil Portrait of a Victorian Lady, c. 1850

Oil Portrait of a Victorian Lady, c. 1850

$1,480

H 13.75 in W 11.5 in D 1.75 in

Oil Portrait of a Victorian Lady, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Paint

French Bronze & Blue Guilloche Enamel Portrait Box – Stamped ‘France’
French Bronze & Blue Guilloche Enamel Portrait Box – Stamped ‘France’

French Bronze & Blue Guilloche Enamel Portrait Box – Stamped ‘France’

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Gentleman's portrait on bone in a gilt bezel, c. 1810
Gentleman's portrait on bone in a gilt bezel, c. 1810

Gentleman's portrait on bone in a gilt bezel, c. 1810

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Miniature portrait of a gentleman on a bone pendant under glass.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine
Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine

Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Hand-Colored Portrait Medallions of Royal Figures, Set of 5
19th Century French Hand-Colored Portrait Medallions of Royal Figures, Set of 5

19th Century French Hand-Colored Portrait Medallions of Royal Figures, Set of 5

Located in Dallas, TX

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Walnut, Paper, Glass

Wax Portrait of Queen Charlotte of Great Britain, Attributed to John Flaxman
Wax Portrait of Queen Charlotte of Great Britain, Attributed to John Flaxman

Wax Portrait of Queen Charlotte of Great Britain, Attributed to John Flaxman

Located in Downingtown, PA

Historical Context: Flaxman, Wax, and the Royal Image The art of wax modeling saw a resurgence in popularity in 18th-century England, used extensively for miniature portraits and pr...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Art

Materials

Other

Antique French Bronze & Enamel Ladies Dresser Set with Hand Painted Portraits
Antique French Bronze & Enamel Ladies Dresser Set with Hand Painted Portraits

Antique French Bronze & Enamel Ladies Dresser Set with Hand Painted Portraits

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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 ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

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Portrait Miniatures For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of portrait miniatures available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and paint, all portrait miniatures available were constructed with great care. Portrait miniatures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Empire and Georgian portrait miniatures are consistently popular styles. Portrait miniatures have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Fritz Muller, John Cox Dillman Engleheart and A.D. Mougin are consistently popular.

How Much are Portrait Miniatures?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,450, while they’re typically $30 on the low end and $190,000 highest priced.