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Pair of Portraits on Ivory 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of portraits on ivory. Old renascentist portraits on ivory plate with golden wooden frame
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Paint

Pair of Portraits on Ivory 19th Century
Pair of Portraits on Ivory 19th Century
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
Portrait on Ivory of a Lady in a Hat in a Brass and Tortoiseshell Frame
Located in Tampa, FL
Portrait on ivory of a lady in a hat in a brass and tortoise shell frame. French paper on back
Category

Antique 1880s French Paintings

Materials

Brass

English 17th century portrait of a lady in an ivory silk gown on a terrace
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of a 17th century lady, three-quarter length, in an ivory silk gown standing on a garden
Category

17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

17th century portrait of lady in an ivory silk gown and lace collar
By Cornelius Johnson
Located in Bath, Somerset
Circle of Cornelius Johnson (1593-1661), a 17th century portrait of a lady, bust-length oval
Category

Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Young woman at the piano - Old Oil Portrait Painting Canvas Brown White Ivory
By Joseph Sintès
Located in Sofia, BG
painting scenes from the recent military conquest. At first, he painted portraits for wealthy clients who
Category

1850s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

18th century portrait of a young lady in an ivory silk gown and blue silk cloak
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of a young lady. wearing an ivory silk gown with gold brocade trim and a blue silk cloak
Category

Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Sheila De Quincey - British 1950's art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
half length portrait and she is wearing a vermillion dress and ivory shawl. There is some superb
Category

1950s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th century portrait of a lady
By Nicolaes Maes
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of a lady by Dutch Golden Age painter Nicolaes Maes (1634-1693). Half-length, within a
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady - Oil Painting - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of a Lady, 19th Century Painting. Miniature on ivory. Wooden frame with leather back
Category

19th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Autographed Portrait of Billy Wilder - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Autographed Portrait of Billy Wilder is a colored photograph reproducing the photographic portrait
Category

1950s Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Paper

Autographed Portrait of John Huston - Vintage Postcard - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Autographed porta of John Huston is a colored postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the
Category

1950s Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper

English 18th century portrait of Henrietta Pelham-Holles, Duchess of Newcastle.
By Charles Jervas
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of Henrietta Pelham-Holles (née Godolphin) (1701-1776), Duchess of Newcastle, standing in
Category

1720s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Autographed Portrait of Tony Curtis - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1959
Located in Roma, IT
Autographed portrait of Tony Curtis is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the
Category

1950s Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Paper

Early 18th century portrait painting of Henrietta Paulet, Duchess of Bolton
By Maria Verelst
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of Henrietta Paulet, Duchess of Bolton, née Crofts, (c. 1682–1730), three-quarter length
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Striking 18th Century Portrait of the 12th Earl of Caithness
By Sir Henry Raeburn
Located in London, GB
drawings on ivory by his hand, still exist. Soon he took to the production of carefully finished portrait
Category

18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Loile by John Kenny. Portrait, Unmounted C-type Print, 2011
Located in Coltishall, GB
sometimes bone. In past times, and very occasionally today, you might see the same plugs made from ivory. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Autographed Portrait of young Charlton Heston - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Autographed Portrait of young Charlton Heston is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic
Category

1950s Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Paper

Portrait Of Marie Louise Gonzaga Queen Of Poland, Grand Duchess of Lithuania
Located in Blackwater, GB
quarter length portrait of the highly influential Queen Consort wearing an ivory satin dress and pearls
Category

Late 18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady with her Hair Adorned with Flowers, 18th Century French
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas Image size: 21 1/2 x 17 3/4 inches (55 x 45 cm) Original gilt frame In this portrait
Category

18th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

English 18th century portrait of a Lady and her Daughter in an interior
By (attributed to) Joseph Highmore
Located in Bath, Somerset
. One of his earliest known portraits, of the ivory carver David le Marchand (c.1723; NPG), reveals
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Loile by John Kenny. 26.5 x 18" portrait photo with Acrylic Face-Mount
Located in Coltishall, GB
sometimes bone. In past times, and very occasionally today, you might see the same plugs made from ivory. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

A pair of Dutch 17th century old master portraits of a husband and wife
By Nicolaes Maes
Located in Bath, Somerset
A rare pair of three-quarter length 'marriage' portraits by one of the foremost dutch portrait
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Loile by John Kenny. 36 x 24" portrait photo with Acrylic Face-Mount 2011
Located in Coltishall, GB
sometimes bone. In past times, and very occasionally today, you might see the same plugs made from ivory. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Loile by John Kenny. 54 x 36" portrait photo with Acrylic Face-Mount 2011
Located in Coltishall, GB
sometimes bone. In past times, and very occasionally today, you might see the same plugs made from ivory. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Portrait of Slevogt
By Emil Orlik
Located in New York, NY
Emil Orlik (1870-1932), Portrait of Slevogt, etching, 1921, signed in pencil and numbered (27/100
Category

1920s Realist Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Male Portrait - Etching - Late 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Male portrait is a marvelous etching on ivory-colored paper presumably made by a Mannerist artist
Category

Late 17th Century Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Sketched Portrait - 1910s - Original Collotype Print by Gustav Klimt
By (after) Gustav Klimt
Located in Roma, IT
Sketched Portrait is a vintage, beautiful, and rare collotype from “Gustav Klimt: Fünfundzwanzig
Category

1910s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Black and White

Portrait - Etching by L. Vorfserman The Younger after Titian - 19th Century
By Lucas Vorsterman the Younger
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an artwork realized by L.Vorfterman the Youger after Titian, and printed in the second
Category

19th Century Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Portrait - Etching by L.Vorsterman after I.Palma Senior - 19th Century
By Lucas Vorsterman the Younger
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an artwork realized by L.Vorsterman the Younger after I.Palma Senior and printed in the
Category

19th Century Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

NEW DREAMS Signed Lithograph Young Black Girl Portrait, African American History
By Ernest Crichlow
Located in Union City, NJ
techniques on archival printmaking paper 100% acid free. NEW DREAMS presents a poignant, realistic portrait
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Portrait of Carlo Forte
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Carlo Forte is a drawing on paper, realized in the Mid-20th Century by the great
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Charcoal

Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint
By Daniel Saint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Saint (1778-1847) France Title: Portrait of a French Gentleman large portait miniature on ivory signed
Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Horst Buchholz's Memorabilia - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1960's
Located in Roma, IT
Horst Buchholz's Memorabilia is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the famous
Category

1960s Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Paper

Peasant Family on the Tramp - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
Peasant Family on the Tramp is an engraving on ivory-colored paper realized by Charles Amand Durand
Category

19th Century Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Vintage Autographed Postcard by Gregory Peck - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage autographed portrait of Gregory Peck is a b/w postcard reproducing ta scene of the same
Category

1950s Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Paper

Massoud, 2008
Located in ATLANTA, GA
theatre and cinema. His well-known portrait of Graham Greene hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Charlotte
Located in ATLANTA, GA
theatre and cinema. His well-known portrait of Graham Greene hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Charlotte
H 58 in W 45 in D 1 in
Helena
Located in ATLANTA, GA
theatre and cinema. His well-known portrait of Graham Greene hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Helena
H 29 in W 24 in D 1 in
Portrait - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1964
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original artwork realized in 1964 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida
Category

1960s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Portrait - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original Contemporary artwork realized in 1970 by the italian Contemporary artist
Category

1970s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Pencil

Portraits - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is an original Contemporary artwork realized in 1970 by the italian Contemporary artist
Category

1970s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Watercolor

Saturday Evening Post Illustration. “ The Devil’s Stronghold” Original Magazine
By Edwin Georgi
Located in Miami, FL
, you will see areas of magenta and ivory throughout The publisher's label on verso identifies the
Category

1960s American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

India Ink, Gouache, Pencil

Photo of the Great Comedian - Original Photo by Ermete Novelli - 1887
By Ermete Novelli
Located in Roma, IT
Photo of the Great Comedian is an original work by Ermete Novelli. A wonderful photo on ivory
Category

1880s Old Masters Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Portrait - Original Drawing In Pencil- 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
"Portrait" is an original drawing in pencil on ivory-colored paper glued on ivory-colored
Category

20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

A. LEONARD - Flower Girl and her Dog
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, quartz, bronze or ivory busts, statuettes, medallions and pottery. Leonardo also painted genre scenes
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Looking In
By Elena Zolotnitsky
Located in Burlingame, CA
and highly contemporary painting by masterful painter Russian American Elena Zolotnitsky. In ivory
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Looking In
H 12 in W 12 in D 2 in
Portrait - Original Pencil Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original pencil drawing on ivory-colored paper, realized by Anonymous French Artist
Category

Late 19th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Mid Century Portrait of a Gentleman
By William Clothier Watts
Located in Soquel, CA
Stately mid century portrait of a man, done in charcoal in 1956, by William Clothier Watts
Category

1950s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Laid Paper

Joshua Bleeding Heart, Jack in the Pulpit (Color Archival Pigment Print)
By Nicholas Kahn & Richard Selesnick
Located in Hudson, NY
inches ($3500) and 32 x 32 inches ($4500) Composed in a warm palette of ivory, pink, olive, beige, umber
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

'Study of a Young Woman', Karlsruhe, Berlin, Danish Post-Impressionist, Benezit
By Alfred Hermann Helberger
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
viewer, wearing an ivory sailor's shirt and contrasted against a rocky coastline rendered in tones of
Category

1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Sketched Portrait - Charcoal by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Sketched portrait is an original drawing on paper, realized around the Seventies by the great
Category

1960s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Portrait - Original Print by Leo Guida - 1970
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original artwork realized in 1965 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida
Category

1970s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Portrait - Original Print by Leo Guida - 1965
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original Contemporary artwork realized in 1965 by the italian Contemporary artist
Category

1970s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Aquatint, Etching

Portrait - Original Print by Leo Guida - 1965
No Reserve
H 15.75 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Self-Portrait - Original Print by Leo Guida - 1965
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Self-Portrait is an original artwork realized in 1965 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo
Category

1970s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Portrait - Drawing by Adolf Reinhold Hallman - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in pencil and China ink on ivory-colored paper, made by the
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pencil

Portrait of Julien - Black China Ink and Pencil Drawing - 1950s
By Flor David
Located in Roma, IT
"Portrait of Julien" is a black China ink and pencil drawing on paper glued on ivory-colored
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Ink

Portrait of Carlo Forte - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Carlo Forte is a drawing on paper, realized in the Mid-20th Century by the great
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Charcoal

Portrait of Berthe Bovy - Black China Ink and Pencil Drawing - 1949
By Flor David
Located in Roma, IT
"Portrait of Berthe Bovy" is an black China ink and pencil drawing on paper glued on ivory-colored
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Ink

English Regency Leather Portrait Box with Painting on Ivory
Located in Tampa, FL
An English regency domed leather portrait box with a doré bronze border and a velvet interior. The
Category

Antique 1890s English Paintings

Materials

Brass, Bronze

On the Road - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
of pinck watercolor, on ivory colored paper.  Excellent condition, except for some stains on the
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

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Portraits On Ivory For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the portraits on ivory you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find contemporary versions now, or shop for contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. You’re likely to find the perfect portraits on ivory among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a portraits on ivory to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of beige, white, gray, black and more. Creating a portraits on ivory has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Jean Jeacques Grandville, Mino Maccari, Leo Guida, James Lewin and (after) Gustav Klimt are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, lithograph and paper.

How Much is a Portraits On Ivory?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a portraits on ivory in our inventory may begin at $46 and can go as high as $210,203, while the average can fetch as much as $534.
Questions About Portraits On Ivory
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mammoth 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Ivory 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    African 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You 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.
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    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether 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.
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    A 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.
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    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Portrait art is the representation of a particular person or persons.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Mammoth 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, 2022
    Miniature 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.
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    Famous portrait artists include Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, Leonardo da Vinci, Andy Warhol, Gustav Klimt and Claude Monet.

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    For 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.
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    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Small 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.
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    Miniature 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.
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    The subject of a portrait is a sitter.