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A Fine Heart-shaped Lover
s Eye Portrait Miniature
Located in Downingtown, PA
The miniature depicts a woman's left eye within a crescent-shaped opening in a rose gold heart
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency More Folk Art
Late 19th Century Miniature Watercolour - Portrait of a Victorian Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
favour. In the 17th century ivory replaced vellum as the preferred substrate for miniature painting
Category
19th Century Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Antique Picture Frame
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Miniature Portrait on ivory signed by Lagarde, in the style of Gainsborough Bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories
$2,700
A Portrait Miniature on Ivory of Napoleon,
By E. Lacroix
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Portrait Miniature on Ivory of Napoleon,
signed E. Lacroix, framed.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
"House on a Hill, " Clara Bell, Female Artist Landscape, American Impressionism
Located in New York, NY
and William J. Eastman.
While a student she started painting miniatures on ivory and this led to her
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
common. A very small number of portrait miniatures on ivory are also recorded.
With finely applied
Category
Early 19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Glass
Hinton Gibbs, Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
relatively common. A very small number of portrait miniatures on ivory are also recorded.
With finely
Category
Early 19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Glass
19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
number of portrait miniatures on ivory are also recorded.
With finely applied detail, the fashions of
Category
19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Glass, Watercolor
Wood Carved Tribal Miniature Antelope Mask, Guro, Ivory Coast, Africa on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood miniature mask from the Guro tribe, ivory coast, Africa. An elegant, stylized antelope
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis XV Style Bombe Marquetry and Ormolu-Mounted Bureau a Gradin
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
curved and shaped structure surmounted by a miniature portrait on ivory above seven gilt=leather fronted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
Miniature English Portrait Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century English miniature portrait on ivory of Mrs. Earl Stephens', cousin. In its
Category
English Necklace Enhancers
Early Signed French Tortoiseshell and Ivory Round Portrait Box
Located in Denver, CO
, this lovely box features a watercolor miniature portrait on ivory of an aristocratic woman with a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes
Philadelphia Sampler dated 1820
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Importantly, he founded Clemson University in South Carolina, at the end of his life. A triptych of miniature
Category
Antique 1820s American Folk Art Decorative Art
Large Oval Victorian 18ct Gold Forget Me Not Rose Cut Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
to reveal a beautifully painted watercolour on ivory miniature of a gentleman, the deceased husband
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Thomas Sully - Mrs. Van Rensselaer
Located in Charleston, SC
has a miniature on ivory of Mrs. Van Rensselaer by Charles Fraser the well known Charleston artist.
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century French Tortoise Shell Box with Bronze Detail and Miniature Painting on Ivory
Located in Charleston, SC
painting that is painted on Ivory. The miniature painting is over a peaceful scene by the river.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
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Miniatures On Ivory For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal miniatures on ivory for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and metal, every miniatures on ivory was constructed with great care. Find 190 options for an antique or vintage miniatures on ivory now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer miniatures on ivory, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A miniatures on ivory, designed in the modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made miniatures on ivory over the years, but those crafted by Franco Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni and Paul Philippe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Miniatures On Ivory?
A miniatures on ivory can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,225, while the lowest priced sells for $46 and the highest can go for as much as $46,875.
Questions About Miniatures On Ivory
- What is an ivory miniature?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An ivory miniature is a tiny portrait painted on a backing of ivory. Miniatures first started appearing in the 16th century, and carrying one is today's equivalent of keeping a loved one’s photo in your wallet. You can find a collection of vintage ivory miniatures on 1stDibs.
- What is a miniature diorama?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A diorama typically depicts a three-dimensional scene and can either be life-sized or scaled down to a miniature size. A miniature diorama is the same as a diorama, only on a miniature scale. Find an assortment of miniature dioramas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is carved ivory for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved ivory is typically for creating art, decorative objects and furniture. Ivory is a hard material sourced from the teeth and tusks of certain animals. Most carved ivory comes from elephants. Shop as selection of carved ivory furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mammoth ivory?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mammoth ivory is ivory that comes from the tusks of any species of mammoth, which is part of the extinct Mammuthus group. Most people are familiar with the woolly mammoths which went extinct 4000 years ago. On 1stDibs, find mammoth ivory from top sellers around the world.
- What is African ivory?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021African ivory is a hard, white substance derived from the tusks and teeth of elephants, hippopotami, walruses, warthogs, sperm whales, and narwhals, as well as now-extinct mammoths and mastodons. For millennia, ivory has been a status symbol — it is a rare and alluring material, a luxury product that is derived from elephants, a highly respected animal in Africa and elsewhere.
- What is ivory worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Ivory is so precious because of its cultural value as a status symbol. A single pound of ivory can sell for $1,500 and elephant tusks can weigh around 250 pounds.
- 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the 1800s, miniatures were small portraits. People commissioned them to give as gifts to their loved ones to carry with them. In this way, miniatures were similar to modern wallet photographs. On 1stDibs, find a range of miniature portraits.
- Are mammoth teeth ivory?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, mammoth tusks are ivory. Other animals that feature ivory teeth and tusks include elephants, walruses, hippopotamuses and killer whales. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of ivory jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers.
- How can I tell how old ivory is?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can often tell the age of an ivory piece by its color. Since ivory is a natural material, it acquires a patina over time. An ivory patina is usually dull yellow or brown — beware of a bright yellow patina, as this could indicate artificial aging. If your ivory piece doesn’t have a maker’s mark or date on it, take it to an expert to identify the exact era it came from. Shop a collection of vintage ivory art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is mammoth ivory valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, mammoth ivory is extremely valuable due to the fact that mammoths have been extinct for over 1000 years. Ivory was used for many large works of art, religious objects and decorative boxes. Shop a selection of vintage ivory items on 1stDibs.
- Is a boar tusk ivory?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a boar tusk is ivory depends on the species. The babirusa hogs from Indonesia are one species that has ivory tusks. Shop a collection of ivory decorative objects and jewelry 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.
- How much is mammoth ivory worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Mammoth ivory is worth between $50 and $150 per pound. However, because mammoths lived about 4,000 years ago, their ivory is not necessarily easy to find and sell.
- 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.
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