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19th Century Miniature Watercolor Portrait of Napoleon, Signed Delaroche
By Paul Delaroche 1
Located in Miami, FL
Miniature watercolor portrait of Napoleon signed Delaroche in a Boulle frame. Overall: 5.5" x
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings

Louis XVI Portrait Miniature of a Boy Vernis Martin Gold
Located in San Marcos, CA
, once opened, it reveals the most charming portrait miniature of a young boy. The painting is protected
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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Jewelry

Materials

9k Gold

Victorian era young girl with coral necklace miniature portrait brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a very sweet, Victorian era miniature portrait brooch. The brooch features a young girl
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Victorian era enamel miniature portrait pendant with emeralds and garnets
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful Victorian era miniature portrait pendant, featuring a round enamel panel
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Enamel

Victorian Era 18k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Child Miniature Portrait Brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
This Victorian era miniature portrait brooch is a stunning example of the artistry and
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian era 18K gold natural pearl enamel miniature portrait locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale an extraordinary Victorian era enameled miniature portrait locket pendant, a true
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Era 18K Gold Miniature Portrait Brooch with Rubies Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a refined 18K gold bejewelled miniature portrait brooch, featuring a woman wearing an
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 19th Century French Miniature Portrait Hand-Painting of Christ
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Of oval shape, the portrait is finely painted with the likeness, fabulous. The wood frame is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Miniature Portrait
Located in Summerland, CA
Exquisite hand-painted miniature portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte (after Paul Delarouche) defeated
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Antique Early 1800s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Portrait Miniature Louis of France, 1661-1711 Le Grand Dauphin
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Louis of France (1661-1711), 'Le Grand Dauphin
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Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Antique French Miniature Painting Signed, Portrait Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
century French miniature portrait hand-painting of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of French, in general
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Antique 1860s French Empire Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique French Miniature Painting Signed, Portrait Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Signed by Gerard, antique 19th century French miniature portrait hand-painting of Napoleon
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Antique 1860s French Empire Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique French Empire Portrait Miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte, circa 1800
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Antique French Empire portrait miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte, circa 1800. Antique 18th century
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Antique 18th Century French Empire Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique French Miniature Paintings Signed, Portraits Napoleon and Josephine
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Antique French miniature paintings signed, Portraits Napoleon and Josephine Antique 19th century
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Antique 1890s French Empire Paintings

Materials

Wood

Antique French Miniature Painting Signed, Portrait Napoleon Bonaparte s Son
By De Herck
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Antique French miniature painting signed, Portrait Napoleon Bonaparte's son. King of Rome
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Antique 1880s French Empire Paintings

Materials

Wood

Antique Silver Portrait Miniature Signed Dalas, 1800s French Portrait Miniature
Located in Rottedam, NL
Antique French portrait miniature of a young lady. Signed "Dalas". Preserved in a superb state and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Miniature Portrait of Louis XVII Dauphin As A Child Signed Danjou
Located in San Francisco, CA
Miniature of Young Noble Dauphin signed Danjou In Ormulu standing frame also hook for hanging
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Picture Frames

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Brass

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French Miniature Portraits For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of French miniature portraits is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct French miniature portraits — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. French miniature portraits have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Empire, Louis XVI and Victorian French miniature portraits are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made French miniature portraits over the years, but those made by De Herck and Paul Delaroche are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are French Miniature Portraits?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,100, while they’re typically $89 on the low end and $8,500 highest priced.
Questions About French Miniature Portraits
  • 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.