Portrait Miniatures

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

Jaipur Style French Porcelain Vide-Poche or Ashtray with Indian Miniature Portrait An elegant vintage French porcelain vide-poche or decorative ashtray inspired by the luxurious Jaip...

During his visit to Paris in 1765, David Garrick was presented with a collection of miniature portraits by Faesch of actors at the Comédie-Francaise.

Currie (Caroline Billin Curry, 1849-1940), a British book illuminator known for her miniature portraits on book covers and fore-edge paintings.

This example stands out for its sculptural presence and emotive force—at once a functional object and a satirical miniature portrait.

Renowned primarily for his exquisite miniature portraits, he also produced imaginative allegorical and mythological compositions populated by classical figures and cherubs.

They primarily functioned as elegant receptacles to safely hold and display a gentleman’s or lady’s pocket watch at night, or to elevate small, prized curiosities such as cameo glass...

A finely executed Continental miniature portrait, likely French or Austrian, dating to the late 19th century, depicting an 18th-century noblewoman in powdered coiffure and court atti...

Deep greek key carved apron above a serpentine floral and swag, gilt gesso finish. Hand painted miniature portraits on each side flanked either side by cherub like figures on the lon...

Wagner transforms the box's surface into a captivating miniature portrait of a woman with luminescent skin, a vibrant complexion, rich auburn hair and a striking red cap.

French Victorian bronze dore hand mirror with signed miniature portrait of lady on back with turquoise highlights.

Some chains are adorned with classical cameos and miniatures featuring portraits, landscapes, and mythological scenes.

He settled in France in 1928, gaining attention for his finely crafted ceramics, as well as for his portraits and miniatures. « His work is extremely varied.

William Potts is known for portrait, landscape and miniature painting, magazine illustration.

This miniature relief portrait of King Ludwig I. of Bavaria is made out of chased silver.

The lid is centered with a miniature portrait surrounded by a delicate border of fine pearls, depicting Pierre Victor, Baron de Besenval de Brünstatt, a recipient of the Order of Sai...

Decorated with two medallions of miniature portraits of illustrious women on the front and floral monograms "LL" & "SS" on the back.

Mikhail may be the first person to have created a mezuzah bearing a miniature portrait of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M.

He was well-known for painting miniature portraits, having trained in Geneva, Venice, and Rome.

Sculpture depicting a beautiful young lady in a garden by a fountain, holding a letter in one hand and a miniature portrait in the other. Judging by the facial expressions of the you...

Antique mid 19th century French 18k gold snuff box, of lobed design with chased scroll and foliate decoration, the hinged cover inset with a circular miniature portrait of Napoleon I...

Striking and substantial, with superb decorative appeal Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Gilt metal vase form profuse with fascinating detail Quality black Portor...

This fine clock has a gilt bronze case cast with a winged putto, allegorical of the arts and of painting. He is holding a miniature portrait of a young lady, and leaning on a fluted ...