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Little Portrait of the Dolphin
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Miniature portrait of Louis Charles, son of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Official documents
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Portrait Miniature

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Ebony

Antique Little Portrait of the Dolphin
Little Portrait of the Dolphin
$855 Sale Price
20% Off
Silver Enameled Box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a Miniature Painting
By Rudolf Steiner
Located in Delft, NL
silver white enameled, inside gold-plated box made by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 The miniature portrait is
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold, Silver

English Victorian “Lover of Animals” Two Color Gold Miniature Picture Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
15k yellow and rose gold locket, the front decorated with a pink, grey and white miniature portrait
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1880s Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
Antoinette. An oval portrait miniature below shows a finely dressed lady in powdered wig and décolleté gown
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Portrait Miniature

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Ormolu

Elaborate Gilt Bronze and Sèvres-style Porcelain Mantel Clock, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
portrait miniature of an 18th century lady. The bowed sides of the clock case are inset with porcelain
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Portrait Miniature

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Bronze

English Victorian Lady in a Dress Portrait
By Charles J. Basebe
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian miniature oil painting portrait of a seated lady wearing a black dress and white
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Leather

English Victorian Gentleman in a Top Hat Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian oval miniature watercolor portrait on vellum of a gentleman in top hat in
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Velvet

Late 19th Century Portrait Decorated Game Board
Located in Nantucket, MA
chess board with squares individually hand painted with miniature watercolor portraits of different
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Wood

Oil Portrait of a Victorian Lady, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Painted in the 19th century, this exquisite miniature portrait wonderfully exemplifies realism in
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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Antique Portrait Miniature

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Oil

French Georgian gentleman portrait pendant padlock, Sentimental locket pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
Georgian gentleman portrait pendant in 18 karat gold. Rectangular pendant enclosing a miniature
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Portrait Miniature

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18k Gold

Oil Portrait of a Victorian Lady, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Painted in the 19th century, this exquisite miniature portrait wonderfully exemplifies realism in
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Paint

French Bronze Blue Guilloche Enamel Portrait Box – Stamped ‘France’
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
hand-painted miniature portrait of a young lady in a powdered wig and plumed hat — likely a courtesan
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Portrait Miniature

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Bronze, Enamel

Gentleman s portrait on bone in a gilt bezel, c. 1810
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Miniature portrait of a gentleman on a bone pendant under glass. The framed is a characteristic New
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Early 19th Century American Antique Portrait Miniature

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Brass, Enamel

"A Roman Cardinal" Wax Portrait by Francesco Pozzi, c. 1817
Located in Chicago, IL
portraiture. Miniature wax portraits were first invented in Italy during the 16th century and remained
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Early 19th Century European Other Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Wood

Antique 14k Yellow Gold French Portrait of Women Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
framed in 14k yellow gold. The miniature portrait, likely executed on enamel or porcelain, captures
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian diamond portrait ring in 18k gold and silver, transformable ring
Located in PARIS, FR
bezel enclosing a lady's portrait. The miniature portrait is highlighted by a surround of thirty rose
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1790s French Georgian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Portrait of Francesco Petrarca - Lithograph by H. Grevedon - 1834
By Henri Grevedon
Located in Roma, IT
painting". He executed many painted portraits, paintings and miniatures, then he drew directly on the
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1830s Antique Portrait Miniature

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Lithograph

Antique Victorian Portraits on Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaques in Carved Frames
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Miniature Hand Painted Porcelain Portrait Plaque in a Carved Ornate Gilt Wood
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Porcelain, Wood, Giltwood

Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite miniature portrait is attributed to Empress Josephine, capturing her regal presence
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19th Century French Empire Antique Portrait Miniature

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Bronze

Wax Portrait of Queen Charlotte of Great Britain, Attributed to John Flaxman
Located in Downingtown, PA
in 18th-century England, used extensively for miniature portraits and preparatory work for ceramics
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Other

9K Gold Early Victorian English Enamel Portrait Ring, circa 1850 s
Located in Venice, CA
A lovely antique 9 karat gold English ring featuring an enamel miniature portrait painting of a
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1850s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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9k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold French Portrait of Women Garnet and Pearl Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
framed in 14k yellow gold. The miniature portrait, likely executed on enamel or porcelain, captures
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Bronze Enamel Ladies Dresser Set with Hand Painted Portraits
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
executed hand painted miniature portrait. The dresser box has pierced sides with a glass insert and a
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Portrait Miniature

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Bronze

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 Portrait Miniature

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Canvas

Pair of Antique Portraits of Lovers Noble Man and Woman in Bone Frames J. Smot
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Pair of antique 19th century artist-signed hand painted miniature portraits of two lovers looking
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Bone, Glass

The River Barge
By David Cox
Located in Fairlawn, OH
portrait miniatures and paintings for the tops of snuffboxes from his workshop at 10 Parade in the
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1810s Romantic Antique Portrait Miniature

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Ink

Unknown title (castle with wall, stream and footbridge)
By David Cox
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Fielder, who produced portrait miniatures and paintings for the tops of snuffboxes from his workshop at 10
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1840s Romantic Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

FISCHEL. Modes and Manners of the Nineteenth Century. IN COSWAY BINDINGS !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
", illustrated, each volume with 4 inlaid miniature portraits for a total of 12 portraits by Currie, bound in
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Early 1900s British Antique Portrait Miniature

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Leather

Moses B Russell 19th Century Still Life
Located in San Francisco, CA
miniature portrait painter, but has similar examples of still lifes as well. His high auction record is
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19th Century Realist Antique Portrait Miniature

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Oil, Watercolor

SYMONDS. Wine, Women, and Song. LIMITED TO 50 COPIES IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
, 1849-1940), a British book illuminator known for her miniature portraits on book covers and fore-edge
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1880s British Antique Portrait Miniature

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Leather

Victorian Pearl Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
hand-painted miniature portrait under glass. The ornate frame is set throughout with pearls. Fitted
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Gold Folding Ball Locket Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
compartments, revealing space for miniature portraits or cherished mementos. When closed, the locket measures
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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18k Gold

Henryk Winograd Pure .999 Silver Repoussé Japanese Geisha Pendant
Located in New York, NY
, known for his exquisite repoussé portrait jewelry and miniature works of art. The piece features an
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Early 20th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Silver

19th century George II influenced marble top center table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
apron above a serpentine floral and swag, gilt gesso finish. Hand painted miniature portraits on each
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Late 19th Century English George II Antique Portrait Miniature

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Marble

14k Georgian Mini Painting Memento Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georgian-era brooch/pendant featuring a finely executed miniature portrait painted on ivory, a
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1850s European Georgian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

1950s Florenza Victorian Revival Mesh Bracelet with Faux Turquoise
Located in Milford, DE
Florenza craftsmanship. The locket opens to reveal a recessed chamber once used for a miniature portrait
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Mid-19th Century American Retro Antique Portrait Miniature

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Crystal, Gold-filled, Enamel

French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ormolu Green Guilloche Enamel Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely executed Continental miniature portrait, likely French or Austrian, dating to the late
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Portrait Miniature

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Bronze, Enamel

Royal Vienna Porcelain Box by Franz Wagner
By Franz Wagner
Located in New Orleans, LA
box's surface into a captivating miniature portrait of a woman with luminescent skin, a vibrant
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19th Century Austrian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Bronze

Antique Micromosaic Pendant Locket Brooch in 14K Gold, Grand Tour Era, 1850
Located in Rotterdam, NL
hold a keepsake such as a portrait, lock of hair, or miniature relic, a hallmark of sentimental
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Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Engagement Ring 14k Gold Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Gold and Turquoise Memorial Brooch, ca. 1870–1890
Located in Rotterdam, NL
hair or miniature portrait, adding to the sentimental value and charm of this piece. Turquoise was
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond Green Paste Rose Gold Pendant / Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
locket is embellished with a stunning oval hand-painted miniature portrait depicting a young woman. The
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1880s European Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Antique Diamond Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket, circa 1865
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellished with a stunning and vibrant hand-painted miniature portrait depicting a Victorian woman with a
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1860s Antique Portrait Miniature

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Victorian Bronze Dore Hand Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze dore hand mirror with signed miniature portrait of lady on back with
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Bronze

Antique 14K Gold Oval Locket with Niello and Guilloché Decoration, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
, retaining its original fittings, suitable for holding a miniature portrait, a photograph, or a personal
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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14k Gold, Niello

Victorian 14k Gold Silver Two-Stone Diamond Earrings Old Mine Cut, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Albert. And the whole nation admired their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

17th–18th Century French Watch Chains and Chatelaines – Ornamental Jewels, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
with classical cameos and miniatures featuring portraits, landscapes, and mythological scenes. Others
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Portrait Miniature

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Paper

Victorian Imperial Russian 14k Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds Antique Estate
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones. After
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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Temptation of St. Anthony
By Hendrik Goltzius
Located in North Clarendon, VT
his death.[6] His portraits, though mostly miniatures, are masterpieces of their kind, both on
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16th Century Baroque Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Etching

Antique Victorian Garnet and Pearl Gold Locket Pendant, ca. 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
cherished memento such as a lock of hair or miniature portrait. The design allows easy access while
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Locket Pendant with Seed Pearls and Coral
Located in Rotterdam, NL
opens smoothly to reveal two interior compartments lined with green velvet, intended to hold miniature
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian 18kt Gold Locket Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Braintree, GB
a discreet hinge, was traditionally used to hold a lock of hair, a miniature portrait, or other
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1880s European Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

18k Gold

Exceptional Antique Louis XVI Gold Enamel Scent Perfume Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
exceptional grissaille painting of the miniature portraits, suggests that this scent bottle was commissioned
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1780s Neoclassical Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold, Enamel

Sergey CHEKHONIN (1878 – 1936), theater poster project, 1930
Located in Paris, FR
his portraits and miniatures. « His work is extremely varied. It recalls those Renaissance artists who
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Portrait Miniature

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Paper

Still Life with Mallard and Hare
Located in Paris, IDF
wrote "Five Years of Intermission" in 1833). A fairly famous figure at the time, his miniature portrait
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Mid-19th Century French School Antique Portrait Miniature

Materials

Oil

1.90 Carat Diamond, Pearl and Enamel, 15k Yellow Gold Locket Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
oval hot enamel miniature portrait depicting a winged putti enveloped with turquoise colored fabric
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1880s Unknown Antique Portrait Miniature

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

William Sherman Potts Painting
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
, Connecticut, New Jersey. William Potts is known for portrait, landscape and miniature painting, magazine
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Early 20th Century American Antique Portrait Miniature

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Paint

William Sherman Potts Painting
William Sherman Potts Painting
$6,500 Sale Price
45% Off
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Antique Portrait Miniature For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique portrait miniature you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique portrait miniature — often made from metal, wood and paint — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique portrait miniature, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique portrait miniature is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Empire and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. John Cox Dillman Engleheart, De Herck and Dresden Porcelain each produced at least one beautiful antique portrait miniature that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Portrait Miniature?

An antique portrait miniature can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,440, while the lowest priced sells for $89 and the highest can go for as much as $31,517.
Questions About Antique Portrait Miniature
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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.