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Medieval Illuminated Manuscript and Miniature Painting from the Book of Hours
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Exquisite illuminated manuscript and portrait miniature from a 15th century Dutch Book of Hours
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15th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Portrait Miniature

Alfred Ward (fl.1873-1927) - A Pair of 1918 Miniatures, Mr Mrs Bedwell
Located in Corsham, GB
A pair of very fine early 20th century miniatures depicting a Mr & Mrs Bedwell. The couple are
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Early 20th Century Realist Antique Portrait Miniature

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Oil

Portrait of an Upper Class Woman
Located in Houston, TX
reputation was gained from her miniatures and crayon portraits. In 1705 she was elected a member of the
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18th Century Naturalistic Antique Portrait Miniature

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Oil Pastel

Miniature 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Lady with Ringlets
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine English School miniature portrait of a Victorian lady wearing a rosy pink shawl with
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

I. S. Wood - 1833 Watercolour, Miniature Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming miniature portrait from the early 19th Century, showing a young man in profile. The
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Early 19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

Miniature Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Lady
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine late 19th century miniature watercolour portrait of a wealthy older lady. The sitter's
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Late 19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

Early 19th Century Watercolour - Two Sisters - Pair of Miniature Portraits
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautiful example of early 19th century watercolour miniature portraits in their original
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

Late 19th Century Miniature Watercolour - Portrait of a Victorian Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
An exquisite miniature of an elderly Victorian gentleman. The sitter is dressed in a fine suit
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19th Century Realist Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

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 Portrait Miniature

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Paper

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 Portrait Miniature

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Paper

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 Portrait Miniature

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Paper

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 Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

Portrait of Catherine, Lady Perceval (1637-1679) circa 1661
Located in London, GB
may drink a small draught night and morning”. The prolific engraver, portrait, and miniature painter
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Portrait Miniature

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Canvas, Oil

Pastel-Toned Portrait Painting of French Empress Eugénie de Montijo
Located in Houston, TX
miniature portraits and has works that can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum and the National
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1850s Realist Antique Portrait Miniature

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Paper, Watercolor

Portrait Pendant hand painted historicism Garnet 1860s Silver and 18 K gold
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Portrait with a young and very beautiful girl with pigtail in green loops. Typical Biedermeier
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1860s Antique Portrait Miniature

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Garnet, Gold, Silver

c1859 Portrait of New York Lawyer, Large 19th century Oil Painting on Canvas
By Charles Cromwell Ingham
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, but also in watercolor on ivory, a standard medium for miniature portraits since the 18th century
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Canvas, Oil

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 Portrait Miniature

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Paper

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 Portrait Miniature

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Paper

Antique Hand Painted Miniature Portrait of Lola Montez, Lady with Ringlets
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Distinguished lady with ringlets (Lola Montez) - square portrait miniature, circa 1900-1920 "Signed
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Early 20th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Louis Aucoc French Art Nouveau Diamond And Gold Portrait Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
scrolled surrounding, displaying a painted portrait miniature of a lady, with an 18th century hairstyle
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Portrait Miniature

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Diamond, Gold

Fine Portrait of Gentleman in Blue Coat Powdered Wig c.1775, Rare Oil on Panel
Located in London, GB
A superb and rare example of the artist’s work. Titan Fine Art present this portrait, a fine
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Portrait Miniature

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Oil, Panel, Wood Panel

Miniature 1845 Watercolour - Distinguished Couple I
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine English School miniature portrait of a distinguished Victorian gentleman in his finery
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Mid-19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

Miniature 19th Century Watercolour - Victorian Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine 19th-century miniature watercolour depicting a distinguished gentleman in his finery
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

Miniature 18th Century Watercolour - Lady with Ribbons
Located in Corsham, GB
An exquisite 18th century miniature portrait in watercolour, depicting a beautiful young women
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18th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

Miniature Paintings by Miss Hyacinthe Mercier, French, 1808-1839
By Hyacinth Mercier
Located in Paris, FR
Early 19th century oval portrait miniature paintings depicting the Baron and Baroness Louis Jacques
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Portrait Miniature

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Metal

Miniature Mid 19th Century Gouache - The Businessman
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine miniature gouache depicting a well-dressed Victorian gentleman. Well presented in a dark
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Mid-19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gouache

Miniature Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Distinguished Couple II
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine English School miniature portrait of an elegant Victorian lady in her finery. Purchased with
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Mid-19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

Early 19th Century Miniature Watercolour - The Missionary s Wife
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful miniature of a young woman who looks as though she's jumped straight out of a Jane
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Early 19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

Mrs. Scott - Miniature c.1856 Watercolour, Mary Knottesford Fortescue
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine miniature portrait of Mary Knottesford Fortescue (1841-1879). Mary was the daughter of
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Mid-19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

Miniature Mid 19th Century Watercolour - A Token of Affection II
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine 19th-century miniature portrait of an elegant lady. Purchased with another portrait
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Mid-19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

Miniature Mid 19th Century Watercolour - A Token of Affection I
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine 19th-century miniature portrait of a well-dressed gentleman. Purchased with another
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Mid-19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

Attrib. John Miers - Pair of Miniature 18th Century, Silhouettes
Located in Corsham, GB
An exquisite pair of later 18th century silhouettes after prolific profile painter John Miers. The first depicts the sitter Mary Burrow in profile to the right with her hair styled u...
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18th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Pen

Portrait of a Young Woman
By Florence Mackubin
Located in Wiscasset, ME
and Jeanne Devina. Early in her career, Mackubin received 360 commissions for her “portraits in little
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1890s Impressionist Antique Portrait Miniature

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Pastel

Young Roman woman at a fountain and Young Roman shepherd
Located in Paris, IDF
of the painter Henri-Joseph Hesse (1781–1849), known for his portraits and miniatures. He received
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Mid-19th Century French School Antique Portrait Miniature

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Oil

19th Century Oil - Girl with Ringlets
Located in Corsham, GB
A smart miniature portrait of a girl with ringlets. She wears a black dress trimmed with a lace
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Oil

Pierre Paul Emmanuel de Pommayrac, a French Oil Painting
By Pierre Paul Emmanuel de Pommayrac
Located in Queens, NY
Lizinka de Mirbel. He specializes in miniature portraits and exhibited at the International Salons from
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Oil

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 Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

Victorian Portrait Pendant Locket, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Seed Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning Victorian portrait miniature pendant with a locket back. It features a beautiful hand
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique paste locket pendant, portrait, 900 silver, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
' paste in cool 900 silver this pretty and versatile pendant is a locket, currently holding a portrait
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19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Portrait Miniature

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Silver

English School 18th Century Graphite Drawing - Portrait of Two Children
Located in Corsham, GB
A miniature English School portrait of two children holding a loving embrace. Well presented in a
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Early 18th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Graphite

Frédéric Millet (1786-1859) Portrait of a gentleman, 1849 watercolor signed
Located in Paris, FR
, particularly in miniature. It is therefore particularly interesting to present this portrait, which bears
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1840s Romantic Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Young Woman with Hazel Eyes
Located in Corsham, GB
wonderfully captured, full of light and youth. The miniature portrait is well presented in an oval mount and
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Mid-19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

A portrait of the Grand Dauphin as Narcissus attributed to Henri Gascar
By Henri Gascar
Located in PARIS, FR
. Description of the miniature In our opinion, this gouache is a "portrait historié", i.e. a portrait
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1670s Old Masters Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gouache, Vellum

Gorgeous French Ormolu Gilt Bronze-Mounted Red Painted Mantel Clock, 1870
Located in Queens, NY
boughs, centered by a portrait miniature of Marie-Louise, signed The sides with ormolu bronze
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Portrait Miniature

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Bronze

MOORHOUSE. Letters Of The English Seamen: 1587-1808. IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
paneled in gilt, front cover with a portrait miniature of Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood
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1910s British Antique Portrait Miniature

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Leather

Elizabeth Lady Denham
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
-engraver, and also found employment in taking portraits in pencil and miniature.
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1830s Old Masters Antique Portrait Miniature

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Copper

Miniature Portrait of a Lady
Located in Dallas, TX
lovely miniature gouache portrait of a mature woman wearing an ermine trimmed gown, the whole in a
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

Miniature portrait framed in gold
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Miniature portrait framed in gold Hand painted miniature portraits Origin England Circa 1830 There
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1830s British Georgian Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold

German 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Esais Fernau, Hanau, circa 1790
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
portrait miniature of a be-wigged Bacchante wearing a leopard skin dress, The miniature is undoubtebly by
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18th Century German Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold

Antique German 18-Karat Gold Snuff Box, Esais Fernau, Hanau, circa 1790
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
portrait miniature of a be-wigged Bacchante wearing a leopard skin dress, The miniature is undoubtebly by
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18th Century German Antique Portrait Miniature

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Gold

ROYAL. A very rare George I Pocket Snuff Box. Made circa 1717.
Located in London, GB
and the interior of the cover is beautifully painted with a portrait miniature of King George I
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Portrait Miniature

Five Antique Enamel Miniature Portrait Plaques
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lot of five antique enamel miniature portrait plaques. The first hand painted enamel plaque
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19th Century Unknown Antique Portrait Miniature

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Enamel

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - 1850 s Lady
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine miniature watercolour portrait on wove. The sitter is an elegant, finely dressed young
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

Attrib. John Miers (1756–1821) - Early 19th Century India Ink, Male Silhouette
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine and wonderfully crisp miniature silhouette portrait of a young man. The artist has used a
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Pen

Fine Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Side Profile of a Young Woman
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautiful miniature watercolour portrait of a pretty young woman. Dressed in an off the shoulder
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Mid-19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

James Mitchell Cox (1815-1883) - 1839 Watercolour, A Promising Young Man
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine early Victorian miniature watercolour portrait of a confident young man in his late teens
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Early 19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Watercolor

attrib John Miers (1756–1821) - circa 1805 India Ink, Silhouette OF A Young
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine and wonderfully crisp miniature silhouette portrait of a young woman. The artist has used a
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19th Century Antique Portrait Miniature

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Pen

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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.