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Portrait of an Elegant Lady in 18c. Dress
Located in New Orleans, LA
sitter wears a miniature portrait of her husband on her wrist, and her hair is piled high on her head, as
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
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
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes
Collection of 13 Jesus
Apostles Portraits, Watercolour, Gilt Frames, European
Located in Totnes, GB
miniature portraits which also have wonderful decorative appeal. Late 18th / early 19th century. European
Category
Antique 1790s European Renaissance Revival Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pair of Antique Oval 18th Century Pastel Portraits "J.B. Hirschmann, " 1790
Located in Vancouver, BC
William and Princess Anna of Orange and Nassau.
- Framed pastel on paper.
- Miniature portrait
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Antique Late 18th Century Paintings
Austrian Porcelain Plaque
Located in New York, NY
Superb porcelain and polychrome plaque with miniature portraits of aristocratic ladies. Signed F/D
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Porcelain
Pair of Antique Russian Gold and Diamond Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of antique Russian cufflinks with miniature portraits of hounds framed by laurel wreaths and X
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
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
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Framed Victor Elmaleh Watercolor on Paper, Signed and Dated 1947
By Victor Elmaleh
Located in Stamford, CT
they are not miniature in the usual sense of miniature portraits .... Mr. Elmaleh's watercolors
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Vintage 1940s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Watercolor
Chinese Export Porcelain Plate from the Maunsell Service
Located in Great Barrington, MA
to avoid the Revolutionary War and later returned. A miniature portrait of General Maunsell is in the
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
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
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Antique 1820s American Folk Art Decorative Art
Portrait Miniature Louis of France,
1661-1711
Le Grand Dauphin
Located in Firenze, IT
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Louis of France (1661-1711), 'Le ...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Samuel Cooper
British, 1609-1672
Portrait Miniature of Frances Teresa Stewart
Located in Firenze, IT
An unfinished portrait of Frances Teresa Stewart, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox, 'La Belle Stuart
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century British Georgian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Miniature Gouache Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small and delicate painting on paper of an unknown stately young man. Unsigned. From the estate of Washington, DC collector and designer.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Models and Miniatures
First Edition David Copperfield
By Charles Dickens
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
inset with hand-painted portrait miniature of the author.
Category
Antique 1850s English Books
Set of
6
Gallery Wall Framed Miniature Portraits
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Set of (6) Gallery Wall Framed Miniature Portraits.
#1
Vintage Porcelain Hand Painted Tile Framed
Category
Vintage 1980s European Bohemian Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 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
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.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Paintings
Materials
Enamel
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
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Paintings
Materials
Wood
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
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Continental Marble and Ormolu Urns
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
urns include miniature portrait busts and acanthus leaves, and Greco-Roman acroteria.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Urns
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
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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.