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19th Century Miniature Portrait Painting of a Beautiful Young Woman - Signed
Located in Oakland, CA
Exquisite miniature portrait painting of a radiant young, dark haired woman with a red tiara and
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
19th Century Frederick Buck Irish Miniature Portrait Painting in Mourning Frame
By Frederick Buck
Located in Newport, NH
Description: Miniature portrait painting of a gentleman who appears to be a sea captain, set in a
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Paintings
Early 20th Century Miniature Portrait Painting of Young Girl with Terrier Dog
Located in Newport, NH
Description: Miniature portrait painting of a young girl seated with her arms around her terrier
Category
Early 20th Century American Paintings
Miniature Portrait Painting of European Noblewoman
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Very fine painting on natural material measuring about 3-3/8 inches high, nicely executed and in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Paintings
Portrait Of A Woman, Miniature Painting Early 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Portrait of a woman.
Oil on cardboard early 19th century.
Good condition.
13 x 10.5 cm
Category
Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Lady With Harp-Guitar Miniature Portrait, Ca. 1830
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a fine and rare miniature watercolor portrait of an English lady with a harp-guitar, aka
Miniature Paintings On Porcelain In A Brass Frame
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Miniature paintings on porcelain.
Brass frame.
Frame: 13 x 8 cm
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Porcelain
Miniature Painting on Ivory, Josephine Bonaparte after Jacques Louis David
Located in Cleveland, OH
A detail after the original work by Jacques Louis David, depicting Josephine Bonaparte seated on a recamier, her gaze turned toward the painter. In Empire period frame.
Category
Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique Georgian Miniature Oval Portrait Painting, Male Scholar Portrait Pendant
Located in Rottedam, NL
Antique Georgian Miniature Portrait Painting, Antique Oval Portrait Painting, Georgian Male
Category
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Jean-Baptiste Carvelle, Miniature, Drawing
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean-Baptiste Carvelle.
Profile of a woman, miniature signed at the bottom.
Graphite, highlights of
Category
18th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
portrait miniature
Located in New Canaan, CT
This is a portrait on ivory of a handsome young man wearing clothing that was the height of style c
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Ivory
portrait miniature
Located in New Canaan, CT
portrait on ivory is of a young English soldier in full regalia. The frame is original. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Ivory, Wood
$1,200
portrait miniature
Located in New Canaan, CT
This portrait of a young lady is painted on ivory. It's signed "Dervais" as best we can make out
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
$1,100
portrait miniature
Located in New Canaan, CT
painting on paper of a young man seated in a ladderback chair and somewhat improbably, holding a
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paper, Wood
Antique French Portrait Miniature Oil Painting, Gesso Wood Frame
Located in South Coast, CA
A fabulous little oil painting from the early to mid-1800s, France, this landscape with children is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Plaster
Miniature Portrait of a Woman
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A delicately rendered portrait of a handsome woman
of means. This is one of 5 miniatures in
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
19th Century Italian Portrait Miniature
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An early 19th century Italian portrait miniature of a gentleman in a black coat pointing downward
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Paintings
Materials
Bone
19th Century Italian Portrait Miniature
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully painted early 19th century Italian portrait miniature of an elegant woman in white
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Paintings
Materials
Bone
A Miniature Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
A Miniature Portrait of a Young Woman With A Bible In Her Hand, 19th Century,
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Bone
Fine New England Portrait Miniature on Ivory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Excellent portrait miniature on ivory of a young woman in a deep blue dress with a white ruff at
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
French 19th Century Ivory Framed Miniature Portrait
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Wonderful detail in this delicately executed portrait of a young gentleman. Fantastic ivory frame.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Two 19th Century Miniature Signed Hand-Painted Portraits
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Two miniature portraits, hand-painted on natural material, each measuring about 3 inches high and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Paintings
Fine Antique Georgian Napoleonic Era Portrait Miniature, English
Located in South Coast, CA
The Comtesse (Countess) Lawrence Grosvenor, captured very adeptly here in miniature by the artist
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Paintings
Lady With Harp-Guitar Miniature Portrait, Ca. 1830
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a fine and rare miniature watercolor portrait of an English lady with a harp-guitar, aka
Category
Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Paintings
Antique Georgian English Portrait Miniature, Mother
Baby c1800
Located in South Coast, CA
which the Mother rests her elbow. Perhaps a portrait before the child was blessed, or just an intimate
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Gesso
Delightful Miniature Naïve Portrait of a Young Girl
Located in London, GB
Within a solid yew wood frame
Watercolor on paper
English, circa 1830
Measure: 5.75" high x 3.5" wide x 0.75" deep.
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Pair of exquisite quality miniature Ottoman portraits on ivory
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A pair of early to mid 19th century exquisitely painted Ottoman miniature portraits on ivory of
Category
Antique 19th Century Turkish Paintings
Antique French 10x7 Dore Bronze Frame Fine Portrait Miniature
Located in South Coast, CA
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Superb antique French hand painted portrait miniature painting, a mid-1800 rendition
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Rare 18th Century Italian Portrait Miniature - Oil on Copper
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine and rare early 18th century Italian portrait miniature of a noble woman dressed in
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Paintings
Early 19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman, circa 1825
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Painted in oils on metal, the early 19th century portrait miniature showing a dashing young to
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Paintings
Materials
Metal
Antique Portrait Miniature, Dore Bronze Frame, Mme Boucher D
Ors
Located in South Coast, CA
dore bronze gold patina, and fitting housing for the beautifully executed and signed miniature portrait
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Antique French Empire Portrait Miniature, a Lady of Napoleon Era
Located in South Coast, CA
A remarkable work of portraiture in miniature, this painting of a Napoleon era lady of great beauty
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Paintings
Late 18th Century Oil on Canvas Miniature Portrait of a Boy
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A charming late 18th century English oil on canvas miniature portrait of a boy laid on masonite
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Portrait Miniatures of a Gentleman, Edward William Thomson
British 1770-1847
Located in London, GB
A Portrait miniatures of a gentleman, seated wearing black in a Victorian interior.
This is a
Category
Antique 1870s British Paintings
Materials
Paint
Miniature Water Color Portrait of John Milton, Poet
Defender of Freedom
Located in Great Barrington, MA
an original now in the possession of the Morgan Library. It is believed to be a portrait of the
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Baroque Paintings
Tiffany and Co. Champleve Enamel and Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock 19th Century
Located in Redding, CA
or vases to complete your mantle setting.
The pendulum is mounted with a portrait painting in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Reproduction of Stefano Maderno’s “The Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia”
By Luãs Vermell Y Busquets
Located in London, GB
living by traveling through Catalonia painting portrait miniatures of the middleclass. When Photography
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Sculptures
Napoleon and Josephine Miniature paintings
Located in New York, NY
A nicely painted pair of miniature paintings, depicting Napoleon I and Josephine. Oval image with
Category
19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
American School Portrait Miniature circa 1840
Located in Hallowell, ME
American School Portrait Miniature circa 1840.
The American School portrait measures 3" tall by
Category
1840s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Miniature Water Color Portrait of John Milton, Poet & Defender of Freedom
Located in Great Barrington, MA
an original now in the possession of the Morgan Library. It is believed to be a portrait of the
Category
18th Century and Earlier Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Beth De Loiselle Miniature Oil Great Dane Dog/Paul Eaton Bespoke Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
trace chain necklace $180. Inquire for other necklaces. Commissioned miniature oil paintings/portraits
Category
2010s American Artist Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Category
Antique 1860s French Empire Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Category
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
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Paintings
Materials
Wood
English School a Miniature Portrait of a Young Boy
Located in Firenze, IT
A miniature portrait of a young boy in beige coat and white frilled shirt round 90mm.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Miniature Horse Painting of A Hunter in 17th c-style Antique Florentine Frame
Located in Charleston, US
Valarie Wolf's miniature horse painting, "A Portrait of a Hunter", is of a lovely braided Hunter
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
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
Category
Antique 1860s French Empire Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique French Empire Portrait Miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte, circa 1800
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
French miniature portrait hand-painting of Napoleon. Of oval shape, the small portrait finely painted
Category
Antique 18th Century French Empire Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the miniature portrait painting you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each miniature portrait painting for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bone. There are many kinds of the miniature portrait painting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right miniature portrait painting, those designed in Empire, Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made miniature portrait painting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Cox Dillman Engleheart are consistently popular.
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Prices for a miniature portrait painting start at $175 and top out at $33,814 with the average selling for $1,440.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature 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, 2022Miniature painting was started in India by the Palas of Bengal, who are considered the pioneers of the art form. Indian miniatures are small, detailed paintings that can be traced back to the 9th century. Shop a collection of miniature paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Mughal style of miniature painting started in the courts of the Mughal Empire in modern-day India and Pakistan. Mughal miniatures are known for their small size and attention to detail. You’ll find a collection of antique Mughal miniatures on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Mughal miniature painting is a style of Indian illustration that flourished between the 16th and 18th centuries. Mughal miniatures are usually very small and feature intricate details. Shop a collection of antique Mughal miniatures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Mughal School of miniature painting was an art style that yielded many notable miniature paintings between the 16th and 18th centuries, but two of the most renowned works were the Hamza Nama and the Tuti-nama. Miniature painting was used to illustrate and embellish books and featured exquisitely delicate and intricate detail. Shop a range of authentic Mughal miniature paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Opinions differ on who painted the most realistic portraits. Among historical artists, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, John Singer Sargent, Jan van Eyck and Diego Velázquez are all contenders for the title. Many contemporary Photorealist and Hyperrealist portrait artists have also produced incredibly lifelike works. Among them are Taner Ceylan, Robert Longo, Chuck Close, Kelly Birkenruth and Daniela Werneck. Find a large selection of portrait paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The subject matter of Mughal miniature paintings varies from piece to piece. Common subjects include scenes from mythology, illustrations of secular texts, portraits of well-known men and depictions of historical events. On 1stDibs, find a range of Mughal miniature paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Chuck Close stated that he painted portraits as a way to overcome a cognitive disorder. Called prosopagnosia, or face blindness, the condition made it difficult for Close to differentiate and recognize faces. The American artist found that painting people's faces helped him to notice their fine details, allowing him to begin to notice differences. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Chuck Close art.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Although many artists may fit this description, a famous German artist who painted realistic portraits is Wilhelm Leibl. As a printmaker and painter, Leibl worked during the second half of the 19th century and created many paintings of German peasants in traditional dress. Some of his most notable works include Three Women in Church, Die Dorfpolitiker, Farm Girl with a White Head Scarf and Die junge Pariserin (Die Kokotte). On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Realist art.
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