Portraits On Ivory
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Paintings
Paint
Antique 1880s French Paintings
Brass
17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1850s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1950s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1950s Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper, Paper
1950s Portrait Photography
Paper
1720s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1950s Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper, Paper
Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography
C Print
1950s Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper, Paper
Late 18th Century Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
18th Century French School Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography
C Print
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography
C Print
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography
C Print
1920s Realist Portrait Prints
Etching
Late 17th Century Portrait Prints
Etching
1910s Modern Portrait Prints
Black and White
19th Century Modern Portrait Prints
Etching
19th Century Modern Portrait Prints
Etching
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Pencil, Charcoal
Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Gouache
1960s Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper, Paper
19th Century Modern Portrait Prints
Engraving
1950s Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Paintings
Oil
1960s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Watercolor
1970s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel, Pencil
1970s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel, Watercolor
1960s American Modern Portrait Paintings
India Ink, Gouache, Pencil
1880s Old Masters Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper
20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Pencil
Late 19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Oil
Late 19th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Pencil
1950s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Charcoal, Laid Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography
Archival Pigment
1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Board
1960s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Charcoal
1970s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Etching, Aquatint
1970s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Aquatint, Etching
1970s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Etching, Aquatint
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Pencil
1950s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Pencil, Ink
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Pencil, Charcoal
1950s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Pencil, Ink
Antique 1890s English Paintings
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
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- What is mammoth ivory?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mammoth ivory is ivory that comes from the tusks of any species of mammoth, which is part of the extinct Mammuthus group. Most people are familiar with the woolly mammoths which went extinct 4000 years ago. On 1stDibs, find mammoth ivory from top sellers around the world.
- What is carved ivory for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved ivory is typically for creating art, decorative objects and furniture. Ivory is a hard material sourced from the teeth and tusks of certain animals. Most carved ivory comes from elephants. Shop as selection of carved ivory furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is ivory worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Ivory is so precious because of its cultural value as a status symbol. A single pound of ivory can sell for $1,500 and elephant tusks can weigh around 250 pounds.
- What is an ivory miniature?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An ivory miniature is a tiny portrait painted on a backing of ivory. Miniatures first started appearing in the 16th century, and carrying one is today's equivalent of keeping a loved one’s photo in your wallet. You can find a collection of vintage ivory miniatures on 1stDibs.
- What is African ivory?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021African ivory is a hard, white substance derived from the tusks and teeth of elephants, hippopotami, walruses, warthogs, sperm whales, and narwhals, as well as now-extinct mammoths and mastodons. For millennia, ivory has been a status symbol — it is a rare and alluring material, a luxury product that is derived from elephants, a highly respected animal in Africa and elsewhere.
- How can I tell how old ivory is?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can often tell the age of an ivory piece by its color. Since ivory is a natural material, it acquires a patina over time. An ivory patina is usually dull yellow or brown — beware of a bright yellow patina, as this could indicate artificial aging. If your ivory piece doesn’t have a maker’s mark or date on it, take it to an expert to identify the exact era it came from. Shop a collection of vintage ivory art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are mammoth teeth ivory?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, mammoth tusks are ivory. Other animals that feature ivory teeth and tusks include elephants, walruses, hippopotamuses and killer whales. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of ivory jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is mammoth ivory valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, mammoth ivory is extremely valuable due to the fact that mammoths have been extinct for over 1000 years. Ivory was used for many large works of art, religious objects and decorative boxes. Shop a selection of vintage ivory items on 1stDibs.
- Is a boar tusk ivory?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a boar tusk is ivory depends on the species. The babirusa hogs from Indonesia are one species that has ivory tusks. Shop a collection of ivory decorative objects and jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a classical portrait?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A classical portrait is a work of art that depicts a person and attempts to show them in a natural way that captures how they really look. They differ from more modern portraits which often seek to show the person's emotional state and use various levels of abstraction to distort the subject's appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of portrait paintings.
- What is a pet portrait?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A pet portrait is a painting of one’s pet. These portraits make for great keepsakes. Find a wide variety of animal paintings, including horse paintings, on 1stDibs.
- What is portrait art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Portrait art is the representation of a particular person or persons.
- How much is mammoth ivory worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Mammoth ivory is worth between $50 and $150 per pound. However, because mammoths lived about 4,000 years ago, their ivory is not necessarily easy to find and sell.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Famous portrait artists include Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, Leonardo da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Gustav Klimt and Claude Monet.
- What makes a photo a portrait?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021For a photo to be a portrait, it should say something about the person whom you are photographing or painting. It should portray a person without using words to describe them. Visit 1stDibs for a range of picture-perfect portraits and other photography.
- What is a portrait cut diamond?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A portrait cut diamond is an Indian originated diamond cut, also known as the lasque. In this design, the diamond is artistically cut in the form of a slab of numerous shapes. They have an intricately polished upper & lower surface, which add to the overall aesthetic of the ring. Shop vintage & unique portrait cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
- What are small portraits called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Small portraits are called limnings. Popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, limnings would be created with watercolors on prepared card, vellum, ivory or copper. The portraits were a great way to keep your loved one close, even when separated by distance. You’ll find a variety of limnings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The subject of a portrait is a sitter.