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Pair of Miniature Portraits, Ex Sotheby’s, Personal Collection of Gianni Versace
Located in Victoria, BC
These miniature portraits are from the personal art collection of the late Italian designer Gianni
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Late Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique French Miniature Signed Watercolor Portrait in Carved Frame 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French miniature watercolor painting depicts portrait of a baby and is signed illegible
Category
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
18th Century Set of Six Miniature Gouache Portraits of German Thinkers
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century set of six miniature gouache ink on paper portraits of German enlightened thinkers
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Paintings
Materials
Paint
Sailors Lover
s Eye Ring Miniature on Wafer Painting Portrait, circa 1780
Located in Lowestoft, GB
miniature under a convex crystal lens. The miniature is of what seems to be females eye. The ring is
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Antique Queen Henrietta Maria Miniature Cameo Portrait Painting by Aime Perret
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique miniature portrait painting of Queen Henrietta Maria by the French artist Aime Perret
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Paintings
Materials
Brass
Antique Miniature Porcelain Portrait Plaque of Man in Carved Wood Frame C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Miniature Porcelain Portrait Plaque of Man in Carved Wood Frame C1890
Measures - 5.75"H x
Category
Antique 19th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
19th Century 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
Antique 1880s Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Ivory
Antique French Miniature Watercolor Portrait of a Woman Signed S. Forgcol c1924
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French miniature watercolor painting by S. Forgcol offers portrait of woman with her
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
19th Century Framed Miniature Oil Painting on Porcelain Portrait of Italian Poet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Italian Renaissance or Grand Tour miniature portrait of Italian Poet Dante Alighieria
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings
Materials
Brass
Antique Miniature Portrait Painting on Celluloid of a Lady Late 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique miniature portrait painting on celluloid of Marie Antoinette seated in parcel gilt frame
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique 18th Century French Miniature 18k Gold Enamel Portrait Patch Box, 1780
Located in Portland, OR
An antique French miniature 18k gold and enamel lidded patch box, circa 1780.
Patch boxes were
Category
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique Miniature Portrait of Konig Ludwig II with Mother of Pearl Frame 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Miniature Portrait of Konig Ludwig II with Mother of Pearl Frame, Signed 19thC
Measures
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Decorative French Oval Ormolu Pill Box 19th C
Located in London, GB
is set with a hand painted portrait miniature of a girl in a bonnet with a bow motif above and a
Category
Antique 1870s French Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Miniature Painting
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Early 19th century miniature painting, gilt bronze frame
Painted by Frederic Millet
Miniature
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Paintings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Swiss 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Gide and Blondet
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
also supplied workshops with portrait miniatures for watch cases and boxes. He appears to have
Category
Antique Early 1800s Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Jewellery box with miniatures, end of XIXth Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jewellery box with miniatures, end of XIXth Century
Jewellery box with two miniature paintings of
Category
Antique 1870s European Romantic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of French 19th Century Gold Leaf Miniature Frames Lovely pieces
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
gold leafed, formerly used to show 2 Miniature portraits, the back of one had been replaced otherwise
Category
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Miniature Painting of Mathias Johan Frederick Van Tets in Regalia
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Miniature oil portrait painting of a Dutch officer in full regalia, loaded with intrigue and having
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Paintings
French 1925 Art Deco Modernist Lacquered Cigarette Case .900 Silver
18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
portraits, miniatures, jewelry, and snuffboxes, gaining popularity in Europe during the 18th and 19th
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Nouveau Brooch in Gold and Silver with Rubies and Central Miniature Painting
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
. In the centre a portrait of a young miniature woman painted by hand with a brush tip. Extremely
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Miniatur Georgian Portrait Gentleman Watercolor Frederick Buck Irish Cork Artist
Located in Dublin, Ireland
known for his miniature portraits of military officers and other prominent figures. During the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Georgian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
George Washington Portrait in Wooden Porthole Frame, Mid 19th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
) worked as a painter of miniatures and portraits in Lille, France. In 1823, he was appointed as professor
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Prints
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Mid 19th Century Pair of Portraits "Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI"
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A pair of Miniature Portraits , in the French taste. Perfect for the collectors.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Victorian Watercolor Portrait Unconventional Lady Painted by M King Signed Dated
By Mr. King
Located in Katonah, NY
miniature portrait we have a hand-written inscription which provides insight into the private life of the
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Late 19th Century English Oil on Canvas Japanese Spaniel Lap Dog Portrait
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and impressive naive portrait of a miniature Japanese spaniel, posing on a red velvet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pine
Antique Oil on Board Portrait Painting of a Young Woman by Anton Ebert
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vienna.
After several study trips, Ebert worked as a portrait painter in Vienna. including miniature
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Fine Pair of Mallett Two-Tier Tables
Located in London, GB
miniature portrait reliefs.
Category
20th Century English Agra Side Tables
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
Set of French Royalty Portaits on Ivory Place Card Holders
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Rare and Stunning set of 12 miniature portraits painted on ivory in brass setting place card
Category
Antique 19th Century French Tableware
Robert Burns, Poems, in a Fine Cosway Style Binding, by a Noted 19th C Artist
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
decorated corner pieces, red and green morocco gilt decorated floral onlays, front cover inlay portrait of
Category
Vintage 1920s British Books
Materials
Leather
Fritz Muller Painting
By Fritz Muller
Located in Houston, TX
to a professional and full time artist. Müller was best known for his miniature portraits of his
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Fritz Muller Painting
By Fritz Muller
Located in Houston, TX
miniature portraits of his native Tyroleans and sun browned peasants.
Oil on board, signed upper left
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Mid-Century Modern Paintings
19th Century Jewelery Box by JP Legastelois, Bronze with Mother of Pearl
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
miniature portrait of a young woman, this is an enamel painting on bronze. All sides of the box are provided
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair Water Colour Paintings by Henry Tanworth Wells 19th C
Located in London, GB
January 1903) was an English miniature and portrait painter. He was a member of the Pre-Raphaelite circle
Category
Antique 1850s English Paintings
Materials
Velvet
Early 20th Century Oil on Board by Franz Xaver WÖLFLE (Austria 1887-1972)
Located in Chicago, IL
miniature portraits to support his family. These wonderful miniature masterpieces, often painted using a
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
13 Stars In A Variation Of A Very Rare Configuration
Located in York County, PA
Washington’s aide-de-camp during the American Revolution, before becoming an accomplished painter of miniature
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Star Flag With Stars in a Very Rare "Trumbull" Configuration
Located in York County, PA
Revolution, before becoming an accomplished painter of miniature portraits and landscapes, as well as of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Fine American 18th Century Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine American 18th century portrait miniature of a gentleman, of a distinguished gentleman in a
Category
Antique 18th Century American American Classical Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Young Man with Curly Red Hair
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century fine portrait miniature of a young man with curly red hair
Dimensions 3" x 2.5
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper
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
19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Young Man with Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century portrait miniature of a young man with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Handsome young
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
19th Century Portrait Miniature Painting in Micro Mosaic Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century portrait miniature painting in micro mosaic frame.
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Original Antique Print of a Lord Nelson Portrait Miniature, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A wonderful print of A Nelson portrait miniature
Amazing illuminated gold
Chromolithograph
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Neoclassical Prints
Materials
Paper
English Portrait Miniature of a Nobleman in Carved Bone
Located in Stamford, CT
Very fine English early 19th century carved bone portrait of a nobleman or sea captain laid down on
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bone
Portrait Miniature of A Gentleman Wearing Unusual Eyeglasses
Located in Downingtown, PA
Portrait Miniature of A Gentleman Wearing Unusual Eyeglasses,
Circa 1845.
The portrait is on board
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Lot Of 3 Hand Painted Portrait Miniatures Continental, 1st half of 20th century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A LOT OF THREE HAND PAINTED
PORTRAIT MINIATURES
Continental, 1st half of 20th century
Finely
Category
Early 20th Century French International Style Paintings
Materials
Glass
Victorian Ormolu Hardstone Double Portrait Miniature Photo Frame, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a splendid and rare antique Victorian ormolu and hardstone double portrait miniature frame
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Picture Frames
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Portrait Miniature of Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique portrait miniature of Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds
Dimension:
W: 6 cm
H: 8 cm
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Paintings
Materials
Animal Skin
Portrait Miniature In Graphite American 19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a very beautiful , highly detailed and well executed portrait of a woman. Created in the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to George Engleheart (1750 -1829)
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to George Engleheart (1750 - 1829) , Portrait of a young
Category
Antique 1780s English Rococo Paintings
Materials
Gold
Lavinia Fontana Portrait Miniature of a Young Woman
By Lavinia Fontana
Located in Long Island City, NY
A charming portrait of a young woman by one of the most important women painters of the Italian
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Paintings
Antique French Enamel Ormolu Bronze Dresser Set with Portrait Miniatures
Located in New Orleans, LA
lavender enamel is particularly appealing and feminine. Miniatures after Anatole Vely (1838-1882).
Category
Antique 19th Century French More Mirrors
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Lovely Pair of Antique Portrait Miniatures in Fancy Brass Frames
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Darling pair of small decorative antique portraits framed beautifully in brass behind curved glass.
Category
Antique 1890s French Paintings
Materials
Brass
Folk Art Portrait Miniature by Patrick Wybrant American Circa 1854
By Patrick Wybrant
Located in Hudson, NY
. During that time he painted watercolor portraits for prominent Massachusetts families. Wyrat returned to
Category
Antique 1850s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
19th Century Victorian Painted on Porcelain with a Bone Frame Portrait Miniature
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Miniature Victorian portrait painted on porcelain with a bone set in a wonderful inlaid bone frame
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Paintings
Materials
Bone
Pair of Miniature Portraits of 16th Century Princesses
Located in London, GB
One painting depicting a girl in light colors with a veil over her head, the other depicting a girl in dark colors in period clothing with jewels.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Group of Three Regency Period Miniature Portraits of Ladies
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Three nicely framed miniature portraits from the early 19th century.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures
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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.