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A Charming English Portrait Miniature of a Young Child
By James Leakey
Located in Downingtown, PA
The miniature mounted in a gold brooch frame with plaited hair and seed pearl monogram -GLD-within
Category
Antique 19th Century British Paintings
Dutch Silver Miniature Toy Cruet 19th Century
Located in Toronto, Ontario
weight: 110.61 grams. Ref: Centuries of style: Silver, European ceramics, glass, portrait miniatures and
Category
Antique 19th Century Models and Miniatures
A Large Fine Portrait Miniature of an Aristocrat by Heni Benner
Located in Downingtown, PA
The miniature signed to the centre right and dated 1817 by Benner who had been appointed court
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Paintings
A French Portrait Miniature of a Lady Mounted in a Horn Box
Located in Downingtown, PA
The circular box is mounted with a large miniature mounted in the top with a pressed brass surround
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes
Portrait Silhouette Profile of Mrs. Graydon, Attributed to John Thomason
Located in Downingtown, PA
Portrait miniature silhouette profile of Mrs. Graydon,
Attributed to John Thomason.
Late 18th
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper
19th Century Hand Painted Miniature Portrait on Porcelain
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century hand painted miniature portrait on porcelain of a beautiful young lady
A stunning
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Paintings
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Miniature of Napoleon I after Paul Delaroche in Period Frame
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vero Beach, FL
miniature portrait painting on porcelain from the late 19th century after the painting “Napoleon in His
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
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
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Religious Items
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
Category
Early 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Paintings
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1910s British Books
Materials
Leather
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Miniature portrait framed in gold
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Miniature portrait framed in gold
Hand painted miniature portraits
Origin England Circa 1830
There
Category
Antique 1830s British Georgian Picture Frames
Materials
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
Category
Antique 18th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
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
Category
Antique 18th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
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
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel
Miniature Portrait of Child, England circa 1830
Located in Culver City, CA
Miniature Portrait of Child
England circa 1830
Painting of a child in a blue dress holding a whip
Category
Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Captain Cook 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Captain Cook 18thC
Measures- 7.75"H x 7.5"W x 1"D
Category
Antique 18th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Alexander Pope 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Alexander Pope 18thC
Measures- 6.75"H x 5.25"W x 1.75"D
Category
Antique 18th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Miniature Painted, Portrait of Children
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined miniature oil painted on media not recognized. Painted with brush tip executed with detail
Category
Antique 1880s French Decorative Art
Materials
Bone
Circa 1890s Italian Grand Tour Souvenir Miniature Portrait
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1890s Grand Tour Souvenir miniature portrait, Italy. Exquisitely hand painted. Not removed
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Grand Tour Paintings
Materials
Paint
Well Executed Miniature Portrait of George Washington Signed
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Signed R.B. and presented in period frame.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Set of 4 Antique French Miniature Roundel Portrait Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 4 Antique French Miniature Roundel Portrait Paintings.
Each miniature painting depicts
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Miniature Antique Portrait Hand Painted by Gerard Filigree Frame
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique miniature hand painted portrait by Gerard. Woman with a tiara, yellow gown and lavish
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Paintings
Materials
Brass
PAIR of Miniature Portraits on Ivory of Houstown Brothers
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Ivory Miniature Portraits in Original Frames of Scottish Brothers, Both Having Served and
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
19th Century Fine Bronze Hand Mirror with Miniature Portrait
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
age appropriate to the age.
The other side has a very refined miniature portrait of a young painting
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III More Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Rare 19th C. Original Folk Art Miniature Portrait Paintings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC AND RARE ORIGINAL MINIATURE OIL PAINTINGS ON CANVIS IN ORIGINAL GESSO PAINTED FRAMES
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Petite Antique French Hand Mirror with Miniature Portrait, 19th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
miniature female portrait behind convex glass to the other.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Framed Porcelain Miniature, Portrait of Napoleon
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French framed porcelain miniature, portrait of Napoleon. Excellent condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Picture Frames
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Miniature Triptych in Neoclassical Frame, Portraits on Celluloid, 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Miniature Triptych in Neoclassical Frame, Portrait Paintings on Celluloid, 19thC
Measures
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Metal
Antique Miniature Wax Portraits of President George
Martha Washington C1810
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Miniature Wax Portraits of President George & Martha Washington C1810
Measures
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Miniature British Portrait Painting of Statesman, John Caldwell, 18th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique miniature British portrait painting on bone of Statesman John Caldwell, 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century English Paintings
Materials
Bone
Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined portrait of young girl in miniature painted on ivory. Painted with brush tip executed with
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Ivory
Two Miniature Portrait Paintings on Porcelain Plaques of Women C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Two Miniature Portrait Paintings on Porcelain Plaques of Women C1890
Measures- Oval 4"H x 3"W x
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Porcelain
Miniature portraits of Maria Theresa and Franz I, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Miniature portraits of the imperial couple Franz I and Maria Theresa designed as pendants.
Oil on
Category
Antique 18th Century European Paintings
Materials
Sheet Metal
Antique Miniature Watercolor Portrait Painting, Girl
Cat, Artist Signed, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique miniature watercolor painting offers portrait of a young woman with her cat, artist
Category
Early 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique French Miniature Pair Watercolours Paintings Portrait Lady Ebony Frames
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Pair French miniature portraits of two stylish affluent French Ladies together with a smaller
Category
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Paintings
Materials
Ebony, Paper
Antique Miniature Portrait of Madame Bergeret After François Boucher -1Y97
Located in Bordeaux, FR
piece is ready to adorn your wall.
Key Features:
Exquisite miniature portrait depicting Madame
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Paintings
Materials
Wood
Antique Miniature KPM Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Portrait, J. Wanamaker
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique framed miniature hand painted KPM style portrait in John Wanamaker frame, en verso "
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th cty miniature portrait ivory confedrate general A.P. Hill
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A unique miniature portrait on ivory ca 1850 of the well known confederate General Ambrose Powell
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Ivory, Paint, Wood
Miniature Portraits of Napoleon II
Imperatrice Marie Louise of Austria
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of hand painted miniature framed portraits of Napoleon II and his mother the Archduchess Marie
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Empire Paintings
Materials
Paint, Glass, Wood
Hand-Painted Miniature Portrait of Aristocratic Woman with Children - 1Y182
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite hand-painted miniature depicts a young aristocratic woman with her children and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Wood
French Miniature Cellulose Portrait Painting of Marie Antoinette, 19th Century
By Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French hand-painted royalty portrait painting on cellulose features the Queen Marie
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Paintings
Miniature Portrait Painting, Biedermeier Young Lady, Dated and Signed, Vienna
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Biedermeyer portrait is confidently executed in detail. The painting is signed on left lower side (illegible
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Paintings
Materials
Wood
Antique Miniature Portrait Painting of Aristocratic Woman by A. Roule - 1Y116
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite antique miniature painting on cardboard features a portrait of a young aristocratic
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Pair of Well Executed Miniature Portraits George and Martha Washington
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Early 19th century, in grey walnut framed, probably original. Signed 'Boyle'.
Category
Antique 1820s American Folk Art Paintings
Antique 19th Century Miniature Victorian Watercolor Portrait Painting Cat Kitten
Located in Dayton, OH
Small antique 19th century watercolor painting of a fluffy kitten, molded over a raised surface to be slightly 3-dimensional.
Measures: 4.25” x 0.5” x 6.25” / Sans Frame - 3.125” ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Miniature Portrait of Napoleon on Porcelain, ebonized frame, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Oil on porcelain in a black wooden frame. Image size: 8 x 6 cm.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Paintings
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Paint
Pair of Miniature Classical Wax Portraits in Giltwood Frames, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of miniature antique wax portraits depict Classical man and woman high relief portraits in
Category
Antique 19th Century European Classical Greek Decorative Art
Antique Georgian Regency Period Miniature Painting Portrait of a Lady 1810
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian Regency period miniature portrait of a lady, circa 1810.
This rather
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique French Art Nouveau Jewelry Pin Tray Miniature Hand Painted Portrait
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique Art Nouveau bronze jewelry pin tray with miniature hand painted portrait. Great details of
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Miniature Watercolor Portrait Painting on Paper of Judge, circa 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique miniature watercolor portrait painting on paper depicts judicial figure, en verso pencil
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Walnut, Paper
19th Century Portrait of Paolina Bonaparte in Miniature Painted on Ceramic
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined portrait of Paolina Bonaparte in miniature painted on ceramic. Painted with brush tip
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Miniature Hand Painted Porcelain Portrait Plaque in Giltwood Frame c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique miniature offers hand painted porcelain portrait of a woman, seated in giltwood frame
Category
Late 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Antique Miniature Portrait on Porcelain in Wooden Frame, France, circa 1830s
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique miniature portrait on porcelain in wooden frame
France, circa 1830s
Size with frame
Category
Antique 1830s French Paintings
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Portrait Miniatures For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of portrait miniatures available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and paint, all portrait miniatures available were constructed with great care. Portrait miniatures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Empire and Georgian portrait miniatures are consistently popular styles. Portrait miniatures have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Fritz Muller, John Cox Dillman Engleheart and A.D. Mougin are consistently popular.
How Much are Portrait Miniatures?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,450, while they’re typically $30 on the low end and $190,000 highest priced.
Questions About Portrait Miniatures
- 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.
- 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.