Ivory is a hard, white material obtained from the tusks of elephants, walruses, narwhals, and other animals. It has been prized for centuries for its beauty, durability, and rarity, and has been used extensively in decorative arts in Western and Oriental cultures from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

In Western cultures during the 18th to 20th centuries, ivory continued to be a popular material for creating decorative objects. A few examples of ivory objects from Western cultures during this time period include:

•    toiletry necessaire: A set of toiletry items made of ivory, late 19th century.

•    ivory chess set: A set of intricately carved ivory chess pieces, created in the 18th century.

•    ivory cane: A walking cane with an ivory handle, often carved with intricate designs or figurines.

In Oriental cultures, ivory continued to be used for decorative arts during the 18th to 20th more...

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Georgian handpainted portrait miniature on ivory in 8ct gold…

Georgian Portrait Miniature in Gold Surround

Georgian handpainted portrait miniature on ivory in 8ct gold surround, modern 9ct gold bale. Marked Anne brown - died 18th Nov 1811. Total weight approx 20.6 grams

A late Georgian miniature portrait of a mother and her Daughter,…

Mother and Daughter Miniature Portrait, Early 19th Century

A late Georgian miniature portrait of a mother and her Daughter, early 19th century, possibly on ivory, the sitters half-length, posed embracing, glazed within a metal bezel frame. Height 8 cm. Width 6.5 cm, oval

Portrait miniature of a young lady on ivory 'Mary Catherine…

"Mary Catherine Innes" Miniature Portrait on Ivory

Portrait miniature of a young lady on ivory 'Mary Catherine Innes'

Two various oval miniatures. Mozart and Liszt. Both on ivory…

Oval Miniature Set: Mozart and Liszt on Ivory Frames

Two various oval miniatures. Mozart and Liszt. Both on ivory type segmented frames. Height 4 and 6 cm

European miniature of an Officer painted on ivory, the officer…

Miniature Officer Portrait with Medals and Insignia

European miniature of an Officer painted on ivory, the officer painted with insignia and medals dimensions of frame, 14.5 x 12.5 cm. Dimensions of miniature, 5.5 x 6.5 cm

European miniature of a Naval Officer painted on ivory…

Naval Officer Miniature on Ivory

European miniature of a Naval Officer painted on ivory dimensions of frame, 13.5 x 11.5 cm. Dimensions of minature, 6 x 4.5 cm

European miniature of a young girl painted on ivory dimensions…

Young Girl Miniature on Ivory

European miniature of a young girl painted on ivory dimensions of frame, 13.5 x 11 cm. Dimensions of miniature, 7.3 x 6 cm

Framed miniature on ivory of Elenor of Aquitanine, also called…

Eleanor of Aquitaine Miniature on Ivory

Framed miniature on ivory of Elenor of Aquitanine, also called Eleanor of Guyenne, (1122?1204), Queen consort of both Louis VII of France (1137?52) and Henry II of England (1152?1204) and mother of Richard I (the lion-heart) and John of England. Image…

An early French miniature portrait of Napoleon as Emperor,…

Napoleon Miniature Portrait in Antique Frame

An early French miniature portrait of Napoleon as Emperor, early 19th century, possibly on ivory, bust-length, the Emperor crowned with laurel and wearing his robes of state and cloak emblazoned with bees, glazed within a metal bezel in an antique moulded…

French portrait miniature on ivory, Marechal Ney Prince de la…

Marechal Ney: French Portrait Miniature on Ivory

French portrait miniature on ivory, Marechal Ney Prince de la Moskowa in oval. 10 cm high

Three antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory,…

Antique French Portrait Miniatures: Napoleon, Josephine & Marie Louise

Three antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory, Napoleon, Josephine de Beauharnais & Marie Louise (3)

Two oval portrait miniatures, one vintage showing a young girl,…

Vintage and Antique Oval Miniature Portrait Set

Two oval portrait miniatures, one vintage showing a young girl, the other antique on oval on ivory laid on card of a young lady (2) both cased

A Victorian miniature young lady portrait on ivory with cameo.…

Victorian Miniature Lady Portrait with Cameo

A Victorian miniature young lady portrait on ivory with cameo. in its original leather mounted frame. Height 13 cm

Miniature portrait of Maria Therese on ivory. Provenance:…

Maria Therese Miniature Portrait on Ivory

Miniature portrait of Maria Therese on ivory. Provenance: Grafton Galleries Antiques July 1997

English miniature on ivory with pinchbeck frame

Ivory Miniature in Pinchbeck Frame

English miniature on ivory with pinchbeck frame

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory 'Ninon De…

French Ivory Portrait: Ninon De l'Enclos

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory 'Ninon De l'Enclos'

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory 'Josephine…

French Ivory Portrait: Josephine De Beauharnais

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory 'Josephine De Beauharnais'

Two antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory 'Fils…

French Louis XVI Portrait Miniatures on Ivory (2)

Two antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory 'Fils Et Fille De Louis XVI' (2)

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory 'Marie…

French Marie Stuart Portrait Miniature on Ivory

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory 'Marie Stuart'

Three antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory…

Antique French Portrait Miniatures on Ivory (Set of 3)

Three antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory 'Madame De Pompadour', 'Coutesse Marie Walewska' & 'Coutesse Marie Walewska' (3)

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory 'É…

French Ivory Portrait: Émilie Du Châtelet

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory 'ÉMilie Du ChÂTelet'

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory 'Coutesse Du…

French Ivory Portrait: Countess Du Barry

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory 'Coutesse Du Barry'

Two antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory…

Antique French Royal Couple Portrait Miniatures on Ivory

Two antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory 'Coutesse Royale' & 'Coutesse Royale'. (2)

Three antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory…

Antique French Portrait Miniatures on Ivory (Set of 3)

Three antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory 'Coutesse - ', 'Coutesse - ' & 'Duchesse De Berry' (3)

A pair of early 20th century miniature on ivory portraits of…

Miniature Portraits of Lord & Lady Rutland

A pair of early 20th century miniature on ivory portraits of Lord & lady Rutland in ornate gilt brass and blue glass frames 'After Reynolds'. Signed. Height 11.5 cm

An early 20th century miniature on ivory portrait of a lady in…

Miniature Ivory Portrait of Lady in Diamond Frame

An early 20th century miniature on ivory portrait of a lady in diamond shaped piano key ivory frame with gilt brass mounts. Height 18 cm

An early 20th century miniature on ivory portrait of Madame…

Madame Recamier Miniature Portrait in Ivory Frame

An early 20th century miniature on ivory portrait of Madame Recamier in piano key ivory frame. Height 14.5 cm

Pair of antique miniatures on ivory portraits of ladies in gilt…

Antique Ivory Lady Portraits in Gilt Frames

Pair of antique miniatures on ivory portraits of ladies in gilt frames, circa 1860, 10.7 cm x 9.2 cm frames

Napoleonic Era miniature: c1800 miniature painting on ivory of…

Victory at Camperdown

Napoleonic Era miniature: c1800 miniature painting on ivory of ships titled 'Admiral Duncans Victory' in reference to the Battle of Camperdown in 1797. Convex glass with reverse glass painting, original alabaster frame. 13 cm overall. Rare

Antique oval miniature hand painted on ivory of a young boy in…

Antique Hand-Painted Miniature of Young Boy in Gold Frame

Antique oval miniature hand painted on ivory of a young boy in a possible gold frame in original leather case, 6.5 cm high, 5.5 cm wide

Miniature on ivory of a Georgian gentleman

Georgian Gentleman: Miniature on Ivory

Miniature on ivory of a Georgian gentleman

Regency miniature on ivory of a gentlemen

Regency Gentleman Miniature

Regency miniature on ivory of a gentlemen

Portrait miniature of John Hatt-Noble of Leckhamstead…

John Hatt-Noble Portrait Miniature

Portrait miniature of John Hatt-Noble of Leckhamstead (1773-1856) painted on ivory, unsigned

English school c1805 miniature of a gentleman by W. P. Gladdon,…

Miniature Portrait of Gentleman, c1805

English school c1805 miniature of a gentleman by W. P. Gladdon, unsigned, painted on ivory, gilt metal frame, Ex Phillips July 1990

English school, early 19th century miniature of an officer…

19th Century Officer Miniature on Ivory

English school, early 19th century miniature of an officer painted on ivory, ebonised frame, 12 x 19 cm

English school, late 18th century miniature of a gentleman…

18th Century Gentleman Miniature on Ivory

English school, late 18th century miniature of a gentleman painted on ivory, ebonised frame

English school, late 18th century miniature of a young lady…

18th Century Lace Bonnet Miniature on Ivory

English school, late 18th century miniature of a young lady wearing lace bonnet, painted on ivory, ebonised frame

English school miniature, early 19th century of a lady wearing…

Feathered Lady: English School Miniature (19th Century)

English school miniature, early 19th century of a lady wearing elaborate feathered turban, painted on ivory, ebonised frame

English school, early 19th century miniature of a gentleman…

19th Century Gentleman Miniature by J.W. Childe

English school, early 19th century miniature of a gentleman signed J W Childe, painted on ivory, ebonised frame

English school, early 19th century miniature of a gentleman…

Early 19th Century Miniature Gentleman Portrait

English school, early 19th century miniature of a gentleman painted on ivory, gilt metal & ebonised frame

English school, late 18th century / early 19th century…

John Walker Miniature on Ivory

English school, late 18th century / early 19th century miniature of John Walker painted on ivory, ebonised frame

English school miniature c1844 of John Pritchard Esq. painted…

Miniature Portrait of John Pritchard, c. 1844

English school miniature c1844 of John Pritchard Esq. painted on ivory, ebonised frame

English school, 19th century miniature of a gentleman possibly…

19th Century English School Miniature Portrait

English school, 19th century miniature of a gentleman possibly painted on ivory, ebonised frame

English school, 19th century miniature of a gentleman painted…

19th Century Miniature Gentleman on Ivory

English school, 19th century miniature of a gentleman painted on ivory, ebonised frame

English school, 19th century miniature of a gentleman painted…

19th Century Miniature Portrait of Gentleman on Ivory

English school, 19th century miniature of a gentleman painted on ivory, ebonised frame

English school, early 19th century miniature of a naval officer…

19th Century Naval Officer Miniature on Ivory

English school, early 19th century miniature of a naval officer painted on ivory, ebonised frame

European school, early 19th century miniature of a gentleman…

Gentleman with Measuring Instrument Miniature

European school, early 19th century miniature of a gentleman holding measuring instrument, painted on ivory, vulcanite frame

Pair of European school miniatures, 1835 of two ladies possibly…

1835 European School Miniature Pair of Ladies on Ivory

Pair of European school miniatures, 1835 of two ladies possibly Spanish with elaborate head combs, painted on ivory, ebonised frames (2)

20th century miniature painting military encampment, signed,…

Miniature Military Encampment on Ivory Frame

20th century miniature painting military encampment, signed, painted on ivory in ivory frame

Miniature portrait: painted on ivory of Marie Antoinette housed…

Marie Antoinette Miniature Portrait in Brass Frame

Miniature portrait: painted on ivory of Marie Antoinette housed in ornate brass oval frame. 14 cm x 11 cm overall

Miniature portraits: pair of hand painted circular portraits…

Diea's Miniature Portrait Set: Duchesse De Parme & Amelie Alderton

Miniature portraits: pair of hand painted circular portraits painted on ivory both signed Diea, titled verso 'Duchesse De Parme' & 'Amelie Alderton'. 4.5 cm each

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory of French…

French Comtesse Royal Portrait Miniature by Garmen

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory of French Comtesse Royal, signed Garmen, approx 19 cm x 15 cm (with frame)

Two antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory of…

Antique French Portrait Miniatures of Louise de France & Nattier

Two antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory of Louise de France & Nattier, approx 12 cm x 12.5 cm each (frames) (2)

Three antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory of…

Antique French Portrait Miniatures of Napoleon and Empresses

Three antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory of Napoleon, Josephine & Marie Louise, approx 12 cm x 12 cm and smaller (3)

An early portrait miniature on ivory in an oak frame

Oak-framed Ivory Portrait Miniature

An early portrait miniature on ivory in an oak frame

Two Antique French portrait miniatures painted on Ivory signed…

Antique French Portrait Miniatures by Doucet & Lubin

Two Antique French portrait miniatures painted on Ivory signed by Doucet & Lubin, approx 13.5 cm x 13.5 cm each (with frame) (2)

Finely painted miniature on ivory, signed Lenk, in antique…

Lenk's Marquise Montesson in Tortoiseshell Frame

Finely painted miniature on ivory, signed Lenk, in antique tortoiseshell frame, 'Marquise Montesson'

Two French miniatures, Napoleon & female, both painted on ivory…

French Ivory Miniatures: Napoleon and Female

Two French miniatures, Napoleon & female, both painted on ivory (2)

Two 18th century portrait miniatures, on ivory and card. on…

18th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniatures

Two 18th century portrait miniatures, on ivory and card. on ivory of a gentleman wearing black coat and white chemise stock cravat, the other of a gentleman in blue coat, waistcoat frilled chemise and cravat

Georgian miniature, finely hand painted on ivory signed Wienold,…

Georgian miniature of Lord Nelson lookalike by Wienold

Georgian miniature, finely hand painted on ivory signed Wienold, bearing a resemblance to a young Lord Nelson. 8 x 6 cm

Miniatures: A pair of framed miniature portraits on ivory in…

Gilt-framed Ivory Miniature Portraits - Pair

Miniatures: A pair of framed miniature portraits on ivory in gilt frames. Frame size 14 x 15 cm each

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory signed by…

1782 French Portrait Miniature by Morin on Ivory

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory signed by Morin 1782, approx 14 cm x 12 cm (with frame)

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory of Mme de…

French Portrait Miniature of Mme de Bombeltes by MS

Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory of Mme de Bombeltes, signed MS, approx 13 cm x 13.5 cm (with frame)

Two antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory signed…

Antique French Garmen Portrait Miniatures on Ivory (Pair)

Two antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory signed Garmen, approx 10.5 cm x 9 cm each (with frame) (2)

Two antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory of…

French Comtesse Royale - Pair of Antique Miniatures

Two antique French portrait miniatures painted on ivory of French Comtesse Royale, approx 15 cm x 13 cm each (2)

Antique framed miniature on ivory of a gentleman in blue jacket…

Miniature Portrait of Gentleman in Blue Jacket

Antique framed miniature on ivory of a gentleman in blue jacket beige waistcoat, measures 4 cm x 3 cm image

Early 19th century portrait miniature of nobleman on ivory…

Nobleman in Scarlet Uniform: Portrait Miniature

Early 19th century portrait miniature of nobleman on ivory wearing scarlet uniform, blue sash with possible breast garter star, hair panel to reverse

Early 19th century portrait miniature of young woman on ivory,…

Young Woman in White Dress Portrait Miniature

Early 19th century portrait miniature of young woman on ivory, wearing white dress, reverse panel mounted in blue glass

Oval erotic miniature on ivory, signed top left

Intimate Oval

Oval erotic miniature on ivory, signed top left

Two French miniature portrait prints on ivory 'Napoleon…

French Miniature Portrait Prints of Napoleon and Another Figure

Two French miniature portrait prints on ivory 'Napoleon Bonaparte' and another, in inlaid frames, signed

Old miniature portrait of a lady painted on ivory, approx 18 cm…

Antique Lady Portrait on Ivory

Old miniature portrait of a lady painted on ivory, approx 18 cm high, 15 cm wide including frame

Portrait miniature of Napoleon on ivory, approx 8 cm x 7 cm

Napoleon's Ivory Portrait Miniature

Portrait miniature of Napoleon on ivory, approx 8 cm x 7 cm

After Gros, Antoine-Jean Napoleon & Josephine. 20th century…

Napoleon & Josephine Miniatures on Ivory

After Gros, Antoine-Jean Napoleon & Josephine. 20th century Miniatures on ivory (2) 8.5 x 6.5 cm (each)

Georgian portrait miniature. 'Stephen Sloane Younger Son of…

Georgian Portrait Miniature: Stephen Sloane by Francis Dickinson

Georgian portrait miniature. 'Stephen Sloane Younger Son of Hans Sloane of Stoneham Co Hants,' painted by Francis Dickinson. Oval painting on ivory in gilt bronze classical frame. Name of sitter & artist written verso in ink. Watercolour Length 12 cm

Portrait miniature, 'Maria Josepha Archduchess of Modena.' oval…

Maria Josepha Archduchess of Modena Portrait Miniature

Portrait miniature, 'Maria Josepha Archduchess of Modena.' oval portrait on ivory, in gilt bronze classical frame with tortoiseshell border. Paper label verso with sitter's name & title in ink. Watercolour. Length 16 cm

A finely painted miniature on ivory, English, 19th century,…

19th Century English Gentleman Miniature on Ivory

A finely painted miniature on ivory, English, 19th century, gentleman in formal attire 9 x 7 cm

A Potrait miniature on ivory of Saint Fabiola, German, circa…

Miniature Portrait of Saint Fabiola in Ivory Frame

A Potrait miniature on ivory of Saint Fabiola, German, circa 1900. A typical depiction housed in ivory and tortoise shell frame with gilt metal mount

Four antique miniatures, each painted on ivory, mounted in…

Antique Ivory Miniatures in Brass Frames (4)

Four antique miniatures, each painted on ivory, mounted in antique brass frames with easel backs, approx 10.5 cm high, 8 cm wide (4)

Fine antique English portrait miniature of a young lady, in…

English Lady Portrait Miniature in Oval Frame

Fine antique English portrait miniature of a young lady, in oval frame on ivory. Approx 13 cm high, 11 cm wide

Fine antique circular portrait miniature of a lady and gent,…

Antique Guenin Portrait Miniature in Walnut Frame

Fine antique circular portrait miniature of a lady and gent, painted on ivory, signed Guenin - mounted in walnut frame, approx 13.5 cm high, 13.5 cm wide

Antique European hand painted portrait miniature painted on…

European Hand-Painted Portrait Miniature on Ivory

Antique European hand painted portrait miniature painted on ivory, 15.5 cm high, 12.5 cm wide (frame)

Two portrait miniatures painted on ivory, approx 8.5 cm x 6.5…

Pair of Ivory Portrait Miniatures

Two portrait miniatures painted on ivory, approx 8.5 cm x 6.5 cm (2)

A fine Victorian cabinet miniature on ivory, 19th century, the…

Victorian Mourning Miniature on Ivory

A fine Victorian cabinet miniature on ivory, 19th century, the semi-profile portrait of a serene young woman in mourning attire with a horseshoe brooch at her throat, in watercolour on ivory and set within an oval rolled rose gold frame; in a later maroon…

An antique miniature on ivory. Possibly 18th century. A…

Antique Miniature Portrait of Aristocratic Woman

An antique miniature on ivory. Possibly 18th century. A delicately painted watercolour half-length portrait of an aristocratic woman in contemporary attire, blue textured drapes and a Crown behind her; set within an ivory frame. Height 11.5 cm. Width 9.5…

Very fine Antique miniature of Jean Baptiste Kleber on Ivory,…

Antique Ivory Miniature of Jean Baptiste Kleber

Very fine Antique miniature of Jean Baptiste Kleber on Ivory, signed to side R.Louis

A pair of Antique French circular miniatures of young boys…

Antique French Miniatures: Young Boys Courting Young Ladies

A pair of Antique French circular miniatures of young boys courting young ladies on Ivory, both signed to lower sides (2)

Two antique portrait miniature pendants, both of oval design…

Antique Hand-Painted Portrait Miniature Pendants

Two antique portrait miniature pendants, both of oval design and hand painted depicting a gentleman in profile, one on ivory with glazed and plaited hair section to the reverse, the other hand painted on card, gold cased frames, 65 mm x 75 mm

An Edwardian miniature of a young lady, painted on ivory. 4 cm…

Edwardian Miniature of Young Lady on Ivory in Folding Case

An Edwardian miniature of a young lady, painted on ivory. 4 cm high in a folding case

Miniature Madonna portrait painted on ivory, signed S. Manunta,…

Miniature Madonna by S. Manunta, 19th Century

Miniature Madonna portrait painted on ivory, signed S. Manunta, 19th century. 7 x 9 cm

Georgian framed miniature portrait on ivory. Frame 9 x 11 cm

Georgian Ivory Miniature Portrait in Ornate Frame

Georgian framed miniature portrait on ivory. Frame 9 x 11 cm

Two timber framed miniatures with hand painted portraits on…

Hand-painted Ivory Portraits in Timber Frames

Two timber framed miniatures with hand painted portraits on ivory. Largest frame 13 x 16 cm

Pair of framed miniature portraits painted on ivory, early 19th…

Framed Ivory Miniature Portrait Pair, Early 19th Century

Pair of framed miniature portraits painted on ivory, early 19th century. Paintings 6.5 cm diameter each

A Renard (French miniaturist active 1810-1830) fine antique…

Renard Oval Portrait Miniature of Officer on Ivory

A Renard (French miniaturist active 1810-1830) fine antique oval portrait miniature of an officer on ivory, mounted in a gilt metal enclosed frame, signed lower right, approx 9.5 cm high, 7 cm wide. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney.

Three Regency framed miniatures of gentlemen on ivory

Regency Miniature Trio: Gentleman Portraits on Ivory

Three Regency framed miniatures of gentlemen on ivory

Two Antique French portrait miniatures painted on Ivory 19th…

Antique French Portrait Miniatures on Ivory (19th Century)

Two Antique French portrait miniatures painted on Ivory 19th century, each approx 10 cm x 9 cm

Miniature on ivory, Thomas Bright born 1804, died 1866, in a…

Thomas Bright: Miniature Portrait in Gilt Frame

Miniature on ivory, Thomas Bright born 1804, died 1866, in a gilt frame