Indian Portrait Miniatures
18th Century Mughal School Indian Portrait Miniature Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Indian, 18th or early 19th century.
This exquisite 18th-century Mughal School miniature painting
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Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Circa 1860 Button Miniature Portraits Indian Mutiny
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Indian Mutiny, a framed display of hand-painted button miniatures of 6 Indian leaders who escaped
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Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Paper
Lt. Col. Robert Stewart, Miniature Portrait C. 1763, French & Indian War
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lt. Col. Robert Stewart, Miniature Portrait C. 1763, French and Indian War
Lieutenant Colonel
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Antique Mid-18th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Porcelain, Glass, Wood
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19th Century Indian Portrait Miniatures Set in a Gold Necklace
Located in Godalming, GB
Fine Indian gold necklace comprising nine painted oval portrait miniatures, including Maharaja
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Antique 1840s Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Materials
Gold
A Rare Anglo Indian Double Miniature Portrait Picture Frame, Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
intended to receive a pair of framed portrait miniatures which can then be viewed through the twin oval
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Picture Frames
Materials
Tin, Copper
Indian Portrait Painting of Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Indian miniature portrait painting of the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great in marvelous
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 22.64 in W 16.54 in D 1.97 in
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Antique Indo Persian Mughal Miniature Painting Portrait of Prince Salim Jahangir
Located in Greenwich, CT
A miniature Indo Persian Mughal Gouache painting on antique manuscript depicting Prince Salim enthroned, the future Jahangir,
fourth Mughal emperor.
the figure is presented, seated...
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19th Century Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 15.5 in W 10.5 in D 1 in
19th Century Mughal Painting of Battle scene
Located in Greenwich, CT
An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire.
Gouache and ink on light weight cream laid paper circa 1800 or earlier,
Exte...
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Antique Miniature Young Man Military Officer Portrait Painting John Smart, 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique miniature portrait painting, John Smart (1741-1811). The painting circa 1780.
A very handsome portrait miniature of a young military officer, painted on an ivory wafe...
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Paintings
Materials
Brass
H 2.5 in W 2.1 in D 0.25 in
Miniature Indo Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript
Located in New York, NY
A miniature Indo Persian Mughal Art watercolor painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting a portrait of a Royal person, probably Dawar Bakhsh, facing to the left, in the foregroun...
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
Miniature Mughal of Emperor Akbar And His Wife In His Courtyard, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Mughal miniature painting, executed with an exceptionally fine single-hair brush, is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship and exquisite detail characteristic of Mughal art...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Paper
H 13.5 in W 17.5 in D 0.5 in
Mughal miniature of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, Late 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Mughal miniature painting, created with a single-hair brush on delicate rice paper, is a fine example of the extraordinary skill and precision characteristic of Mughal art. This ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silver Plate
Mughal Indian Miniature
Located in New York, NY
This Mughal miniature was painted at one of the princely courts of India. It depicts a raven-haired princess in a gold-trimmed saffron-colored silk sari. Under a glowering evening sk...
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Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings
Materials
Paper
Large Framed Indian 19th Century Painting of Guanyin Sitting on a Dragon
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian painting from the 19th century depicting Guanyin the Bodhisattva of Compassion sitting on a dragon. Created in India during the 19th century, this large painting fe...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Plexiglass, Paper
H 66.25 in W 35.25 in D 2 in
Antique 19 C Indian Miniature Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
An antique Indian miniature painting, executed in pigments and adorned with gold paint on paper, portrays a raja with a maid. Such paintings are significant examples of Indian artist...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Miniature Mica Paintings C.1830
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Miniature Mica Paintings C.1830
Indian Company School
A pair of 19th Century Indian mica gouache paintings on mica.
Depicting the water carrier and ...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Paper
Monumental Mughal Framed Rajasthani Painting of Maharaja on Horseback - India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A monumental traditional Rajasthani painting professionally framed in a gilt frame. We often come across miniature versions of these which are referred to as Mughal paintings. (And s...
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20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Silk
H 37.25 in W 31.25 in D 1 in
Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Miniature Mica Paintings C.1830
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique 19th Century Indian miniature Mica paintings C.1830
Indian Company School
A pair of 19th Century Indian gouache paintings on mica.
Micas were created as souvenirs...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Paper
Antique Indian Mughal School Miniature Painting Old Man
Located in New York, NY
An antique Indian Mughal School miniature painting, executed in opaque watercolor on paper, capturing the image of an old man on his knees, holding a book in his hands. Dating back t...
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique Indian Mughal Miniature Seated Sultan Painting
Located in New York, NY
An antique Indian miniature painting portraying a seated sultan holding a sword. Miniature paintings like this one are renowned for their intricate detailing, vibrant colors, and sto...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique 18Th C Indian Rajput Miniature Mughal Painting
Located in New York, NY
An antique late 18th century Indian miniature painting with a traditional scene of social life. In the center of the composition is an Indian Raja proudly seated in a red palanquin c...
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
A Set of 12 Antique Indian Company School Miniature Paintings
Located in New York, NY
A set of antique late 19th-century Indian minitature paintings. Watercolor on paper. Company school. A total of 12 items. The artworks depict scenes of everyday life. White mat, buck...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
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Indian Portrait Miniatures For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of Indian portrait miniatures available for sale. Frequently made of paper, paint and ceramic, all Indian portrait miniatures available were constructed with great care. Indian portrait miniatures have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Indian portrait miniatures are generally popular furniture pieces, but Empire and neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Indian portrait miniatures have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Fabergé are consistently popular.
How Much are Indian Portrait Miniatures?
Indian portrait miniatures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,453, while the lowest priced sells for $514 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.
Questions About Indian Portrait Miniatures
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature portraits are made with a mix of powdered glass, metal oxides and oil which makes a paste. This paste is painted color by color onto a base. Each color layer is fired in a kiln, one at a time. You’ll find a variety of miniature portraits from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.