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Portrait miniature, by F. Carbonara
Located in GB
F. Carbonara was an Italian miniature portrait artist active in the early 19th century. There is an
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Early 19th Century Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Watercolor, Board

Antique Portrait miniature, by F. Carbonara
Portrait miniature, by F. Carbonara

F. Carbonara
Portrait miniature, by F. Carbonara

$4,498
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in
Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint
By Daniel Saint
Located in Stockholm, SE
reputation for his miniature portraits, which were characterized by their delicate detail and fine brushwork
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Early 19th Century Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Gouache

Antique Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint
Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint

Daniel Saint
Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint, early 1800s

$11,362
H 10.63 in W 8.43 in
19th century silhouette of a man
Located in York, GB
into the 21st century. They represented a cheap but effective alternative to the portrait miniature
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

Materials

Paper

Antique 19th century silhouette of a man
19th century silhouette of a man

19th century silhouette of a man

$178
H 5.12 in W 4.14 in
19th century silhouette of a lady
Located in York, GB
into the 21st century. They represented a cheap but effective alternative to the portrait miniature
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

Materials

Paper

Antique 19th century silhouette of a lady
19th century silhouette of a lady

19th century silhouette of a lady, 19th century

$171
H 5.52 in W 4.93 in
19th century silhouette of a male field 2 strand
Located in York, GB
into the 21st century. They represented a cheap but effective alternative to the portrait miniature
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

Materials

Paper

Antique 19th century silhouette of a male field 2 strand
19th century silhouette of a male field 2 strand

19th century silhouette of a male field 2 strand

$267
H 4.93 in W 5.52 in
Antique French Portrait Miniature Oil Painting Vigee Lebrun Mother Daughter 1860
Located in Portland, OR
than most portrait miniatures and painted by Jenny Savy, a renowned French portrait miniature artist of
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19th Century Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil

Antique French Portrait Miniature Oil Painting Vigee Lebrun Mother Daughter 1860
Antique French Portrait Miniature Oil Painting Vigee Lebrun Mother Daughter 1860

Jenny Savy
Antique French Portrait Miniature Oil Painting Vigee Lebrun Mother Daughter 1860, 1860

$1,750
H 11 in W 8.25 in D 1.5 in
Pair of French Empire Portraits of an Aristocratic Couple by Antoine Borel
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
of his are extremely rare. The Museum of Besacon has two miniature portraits painted by the artist
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

Materials

Canvas

Antique Pair of French Empire Portraits of an Aristocratic Couple by Antoine Borel
Pair of French Empire Portraits of an Aristocratic Couple by Antoine Borel

Pair of French Empire Portraits of an Aristocratic Couple by Antoine Borel

$17,000 / set
H 27 in W 26 in D 2 in

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Portrait Ring of Sarah Churchill c1700
Located in Baltimore, MD
subject. The paintings would be commissioned to the leading miniature portrait artists of the day. Sarah
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Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Portrait Ring of Sarah Churchill c1700
Portrait Ring of Sarah Churchill c1700

Portrait Ring of Sarah Churchill c1700

L.P. - Fine Mid 19th Century Miniature Watercolour, Portrait of Madame Elizabeth
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine and meticulously detailed mid 19th Century miniature portrait, monogrammed by the
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19th Century Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

Materials

Watercolor

Antique L.P. - Fine Mid 19th Century Miniature Watercolour, Portrait of Madame Elizabeth
L.P. - Fine Mid 19th Century Miniature Watercolour, Portrait of Madame Elizabeth

L.P. - Fine Mid 19th Century Miniature Watercolour, Portrait of Madame Elizabeth, Unknown

H 5.6 in W 4.85 in
18th Century Watercolour - Portrait Of A Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine example of a late Georgian (1790s judging by the sitter's attire) miniature portrait
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18th Century Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Watercolor

18th Century Watercolour - Portrait Of A Gentleman
18th Century Watercolour - Portrait Of A Gentleman

18th Century Watercolour - Portrait Of A Gentleman, Unknown

H 4.89 in W 4.53 in
Antique Miniature Watercolor Portrait Painting, Girl Cat, Artist Signed, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique miniature watercolor painting offers portrait of a young woman with her cat, artist
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Early 20th Century Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Paint

Antique Miniature Watercolor Portrait Painting, Girl Cat, Artist Signed, c1920
Antique Miniature Watercolor Portrait Painting, Girl Cat, Artist Signed, c1920

Antique Miniature Watercolor Portrait Painting, Girl Cat, Artist Signed, c1920

H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 0.5 in
19th century silhouette of a lady
Located in York, GB
alternative to the portrait miniature, and skilled specialist artists could cut a high-quality bust portrait
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

Materials

Paper

19th century silhouette of a lady
19th century silhouette of a lady

19th century silhouette of a lady, 19th century

H 4.93 in W 3.94 in
19th century silhouette of a man
Located in York, GB
the 21st century. They represented a cheap but effective alternative to the portrait miniature, and
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

Materials

Paper

19th century silhouette of a man
19th century silhouette of a man

19th century silhouette of a man, 19th century

H 5.52 in W 4.93 in
19th century silhouette of a lady
Located in York, GB
into the 21st century. They represented a cheap but effective alternative to the portrait miniature
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

Materials

Paper

19th century silhouette of a lady
19th century silhouette of a lady

19th century silhouette of a lady, 19th century

H 5.52 in W 4.93 in
19th century silhouette male W Alport
Located in York, GB
the 21st century. They represented a cheap but effective alternative to the portrait miniature, and
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Paper

19th century silhouette male W Alport
19th century silhouette male W Alport

19th century silhouette male W Alport, 19th century

H 4.93 in W 3.94 in
19th century silhouette of Elizabeth Duchess of Buccleuch
Located in York, GB
represented a cheap but effective alternative to the portrait miniature, and skilled specialist artists could
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Paper

19th century silhouette of Elizabeth Duchess of Buccleuch
19th century silhouette of Elizabeth Duchess of Buccleuch

19th century silhouette of Elizabeth Duchess of Buccleuch, 19th century

H 4.73 in W 5.52 in
Miniature Antique Framed Portrait Napoleon by French Artist Delarouche
Located in Toledo, OH
Miniature framed portrait of Napoleon by French artist Delarouche. Oval image in a pieced frame
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19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

Materials

Glass

Miniature Antique Framed Portrait Napoleon by French Artist Delarouche
Miniature Antique Framed Portrait Napoleon by French Artist Delarouche

Miniature Antique Framed Portrait Napoleon by French Artist Delarouche

H 5.5 in W 4.13 in D 0.38 in
19th century silhouette of a lady
Located in York, GB
into the 21st century. They represented a cheap but effective alternative to the portrait miniature
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

Materials

Paper

19th century silhouette of a lady
19th century silhouette of a lady

19th century silhouette of a lady, 19th century

H 4.93 in W 3.94 in
19th century silhouette of a man
Located in York, GB
into the 21st century. They represented a cheap but effective alternative to the portrait miniature
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19th Century English School Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

Materials

Paper

19th century silhouette of a man
19th century silhouette of a man

19th century silhouette of a man, 19th century

H 4.93 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Miniature Ring 18K Gold Lady Portrait Flowers, 1820
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
floral motif, demonstrating the exceptional skill of the artist. Miniature portrait rings of this quality
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1820s Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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18k Gold

Miniature Ring 18K Gold Lady Portrait Flowers, 1820
Miniature Ring 18K Gold Lady Portrait Flowers, 1820

Miniature Ring 18K Gold Lady Portrait Flowers, 1820

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19th Century English Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
English sword cane with a fine toledo blade that measures approximately 27 1/2". Triangular blade marked "Toledo" on the ricasso and is beautifully decorated with etched and fire blu...
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19th Century English Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Brass

19th Century English Sword Cane
19th Century English Sword Cane

19th Century English Sword Cane

$2,875
H 32 in Dm 5 in
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Other, Iron

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

$1,614
H 13 in W 18.9 in D 11.82 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Child s Walking Stick Cane 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated child's walking stick, circa 1890 in date The striking stick features an ornate silver crutch handle having a profusely embossed ...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Child s Walking Stick Cane 19th Century
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Child s Walking Stick Cane 19th Century

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Child s Walking Stick Cane 19th Century

$343
H 26.78 in W 3.55 in D 0.79 in
ANGLO-AMERICAN SCHOOL C. 1820 S PORTRAIT OF MERCHANT ON SHIP WITH GLOBE MAP
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Anglo/ American School, early 19th century. Title: Full length portrait of a seated young gentleman wearing a dark suit, cream waistcoat and white stock, his right ...
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Early 19th Century Realist Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Oil, Canvas

ANGLO-AMERICAN SCHOOL C. 1820 S PORTRAIT OF MERCHANT ON SHIP WITH GLOBE MAP
ANGLO-AMERICAN SCHOOL C. 1820 S PORTRAIT OF MERCHANT ON SHIP WITH GLOBE MAP

Anglo American School
ANGLO-AMERICAN SCHOOL C. 1820 S PORTRAIT OF MERCHANT ON SHIP WITH GLOBE MAP, c. 1820 s

$8,791 Sale Price
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H 34 in W 26 in D 1 in
Barbera Bronze Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Granite Stone Top
By Daniel Barbera
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Designed by Daniel Barbera, the 'Bronze' table is minimal form consisting of Classic geometry on the exterior merged with organic flowing underside. The three legged cast solid bronz...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Granite, Bronze

Barbera Bronze Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Granite Stone Top
Barbera Bronze Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Granite Stone Top

Barbera Bronze Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Granite Stone Top

$10,620 / item
H 291.34 in Dm 47.25 in
Rustic Green Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th-century French two-door cabinet is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship, boasting a rich green patina that highlights its rustic, timeworn charm. Inside, it offe...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Wood

Rustic Green Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Rustic Green Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Rustic Green Cabinet, France, 19th Century

$5,900
H 90.16 in W 40.16 in D 16.54 in
Antique Just Andersen, Denmark. Pewter Viking Ship Salt #1109
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Antique Just Andersen, Danish pewter Viking ship salt cellar. Stamped and numbered 1109 on base Circa 1920's Height 2.25 inch, Width 4.25 inch, Depth 1.75 inch In very good bright c...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Pewter

Antique Just Andersen, Denmark. Pewter Viking Ship Salt #1109
Antique Just Andersen, Denmark. Pewter Viking Ship Salt #1109

Antique Just Andersen, Denmark. Pewter Viking Ship Salt #1109

$288
H 2.25 in W 4.25 in D 1.75 in
Antique Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful antique Japanese silk Kimono.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Silk

Antique Japanese Silk Kimono
Antique Japanese Silk Kimono

Antique Japanese Silk Kimono

$800
H 57 in W 50 in D 0.01 in
18th Century Dutch Walnut Inlaid Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Southall, GB
A wonderful 18th century inlaid dressing table mirror. Centre floral inlay surrounded by Tulip Flower inlay on miniature bun feet.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Walnut

18th Century Dutch Walnut Inlaid Dressing Table Mirror
18th Century Dutch Walnut Inlaid Dressing Table Mirror

18th Century Dutch Walnut Inlaid Dressing Table Mirror

$1,304
H 43.2 in W 14 in D 9.9 in
Antique 18th Century Pair Indian Hindu Erotic Kamasutra Miniature Paintings 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality pair of antique 18th century Indian erotic Kamasutra paintings, circa 1750. The paintings most likely North-East India or possibly Nepal, are very finely painted with ...
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Mid-18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Paint

Antique 18th Century Pair Indian Hindu Erotic Kamasutra Miniature Paintings 1750
Antique 18th Century Pair Indian Hindu Erotic Kamasutra Miniature Paintings 1750

Antique 18th Century Pair Indian Hindu Erotic Kamasutra Miniature Paintings 1750

$2,800 / set
H 14.25 in W 11.25 in D 1.5 in
DRAWING OF NAKED MAN
By Gennaro Luciano
Located in Napoli, IT
DRAWING OF NAKED MAN - Study of light by Gennaro Luciano, Naples, 1920, with ebony frame. Cm.65x48.
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1920s Old Masters Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

Materials

Paper, Pencil

DRAWING OF NAKED MAN
DRAWING OF NAKED MAN

Gennaro Luciano
DRAWING OF NAKED MAN, 1920

$2,152
H 25.6 in W 18.9 in
19th Century South German Biedermeier Walnut Chiffoniere with Seven Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant South German Biedermeier chiffoniere dates from around 1830 and features a finely mirrored walnut veneer with a warm, deep patina. The seven drawers can each be locked i...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Spruce, Oak, Walnut

19th Century South German Biedermeier Walnut Chiffoniere with Seven Drawers
19th Century South German Biedermeier Walnut Chiffoniere with Seven Drawers

19th Century South German Biedermeier Walnut Chiffoniere with Seven Drawers

$10,166 Sale Price
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H 61.42 in W 43.31 in D 21.26 in
19th Century American School Nautical Painting
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century American School Nautical Painting. Wonderful oil on panel maritime painting of steam yacht with American flag. Signed by A Benson in lower right corner. Framed in ornate...
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Wood

19th Century American School Nautical Painting
19th Century American School Nautical Painting

19th Century American School Nautical Painting

$2,800
H 14 in W 17 in D 1 in
Antique English Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holders Oak PAIR 13.25" Tall
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Pair of Antique English Oak BARLEY TWIST Candlesticks Candle Holders c. 1930s Beautiful twist with nice oak patina 13.25" tall~~round bases are 5.5"~~brass inset cups Pe...
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Brass

Antique English Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holders Oak PAIR 13.25" Tall
Antique English Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holders Oak PAIR 13.25" Tall

Antique English Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holders Oak PAIR 13.25" Tall

$465 / set
H 13.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Becquerel birds art deco sculpture
By André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
art deco sculpture of birds on a branch with patented bronze on a black marble base signed by the artist André Vincent Becquerel
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

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Marble, Bronze

Becquerel birds art deco sculpture
Becquerel birds art deco sculpture

Becquerel birds art deco sculpture

$1,850
H 8.27 in W 13 in D 2.37 in
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Sirenes Incense Burner
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique opalescent glass 'Sirenes' liquid-incense burner bottle. Blue staining to the decoration. This model features mermaids posing around the sides. The lid has flame-like de...
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1920s Antique Miniature Portrait Artists

Materials

Glass

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Sirenes Incense Burner
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Sirenes Incense Burner

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Sirenes Incense Burner

$4,704
H 6.9 in Dm 3.5 in
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An assortment of antique miniature portrait artists is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique miniature portrait artists was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, paint and paper. Antique miniature portrait artists have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique miniature portrait artists bearing Victorian or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique miniature portrait artists are appealing in their simplicity, but Henry Alken, Charles Haag and John Cox Dillman Engleheart produced popular antique miniature portrait artists that are worth a look.

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