Antique portrait and other miniatures painted on ivory

Georgian Gentleman Miniature by John Smart, 1806

John Smart (British 1741-1811), A Georgian miniature of a gentleman in white bow and cravat and a blue coat with striped yellow waistcoat, initialled and dated 'JS' 1806, oval on ivory with plaited hair and guilloche enamel to the reverse, 7.5 x 6 cm

Collection of 18th/19th Century Portrait Miniatures

A group of seventeen portrait miniatures, 18th/19th century, depicting 18th/19th century ladies and gentlemen, most watercolour on ivory, each approximately 8 cm x 7 cm.

Dowling's Miniature Portrait Brooch, 1850s

Robert Hawker Dowling (1827 - 1886), superb miniature portrait in oil on ivory, backed with a tintype portrait of Dowling and all contained within a brooch, circa 1850s., 7 x 6 cm overall., Dowling was born in England, the youngest son of Rev. Henry…

Sumptuous Lady: Masterly Stippled Miniature

Miniature on ivory, a beautiful painted full portrait of a lady of substance in a most sumptuous and rich costume and ostrich feather hat to match, a gold wedding ring and muff chain, exquisitely painted. truly superb and masterly stippling with…

Georgian Legal Miniatures Collection

A framed collection of thirteen Georgian miniature s of legal gentlemen, oval on ivory

Eleven 18th & 19th Century Portrait Miniatures

A group of eleven portrait miniatures, 18th century and later, comprising seven 18th and 19th century gentlemen, and four female portraits. Watercolour on ivory, the largest 10 cm high, 7.5 cm wide.

18th Century Miniature Portraits of Husband and Wife

A good pair of 18th century miniature portraits of a man and wife, on ivory, oval images together in one ebonized papier mache frame, with gilt metal leaf and chain hanger. Bequest inscription dated 1831 to reverse 12.5 x 10.5 cm.

Lenk's Marquise Montesson in Tortoiseshell Frame

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

Bernice E. Edwell (1880?1962), portrait miniature on ivory, well painted with a woman in three quarter sinister, with hair tied wearing a purple gown, signed and dated 1911, set within a black frame, 10 cm x 7.5 cm. Provenance: Geoff K. Gray Auctions,…

Venus and Adonis in Forest

19th century miniature painting, depicting Venus and Adonis in a forest setting with dogs and cherub, in tones of green, brown and white, of rectangular form, watercolour on ivory, 14 x 16 cm

19th Century Portrait Miniature of Young Gentleman on Ivory

English school, (19th century), portrait miniature of a Tousled hair young gentleman, on ivory, 7 x 5.5 cm

19th Century Officer Miniature on Ivory

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

Bernice E. Edwell (1880?1962), portrait miniature on ivory, well painted with an older women in three quarter sinister with spectacles, signed lower left, set within a brass frame, 10 cm x 7.5 cm7.5 cm x 5.7 cm. Provenance: Geoff K. Gray Auctions,…

Jack Russell Miniature Portrait in Gilt Frame

Antique miniature dog portrait of a Jack Russell on ivory framed nicely in elaborate gilt frame, size 20 cm x 18 cm

Rare Channel Islands miniature portrait of the jersey silversmith, John Le Gallais, hand-painted on ivory, signed at left 'H. Bertian 1838' and mounted in yellow gold as a brooch. The reverse adorned with mourning window containing four locks of his…

Antique Poodle Portrait on Ivory in Gilt Frame

Antique miniature dog portrait of a poodle on ivory circa 1890, signed NH, archival glass framing framed nicely in elaborate gilt frame, size 20 cm x 18 cm

Georgian English portrait miniature in gold frame, late 18th/early 19th century, on ivory, depicting a middle aged gentleman with fitted blue waistcoat over a white linen shirt, with hair, gilt filigree and seed pearl on guilloche mourning panel verso,…

Profile of the Virgin Mary: Antique Hand-Painted Ivory Portrait

An antique miniature portrait of the Virgin Mary in profile, hand-painted on ivory, 19th/20th century, signed lower right (illegible), 8 x 6.5 cm overall

Pair of French Portrait Miniatures by M. Raumer

A similar pair of French portrait miniatures, signed M. Raumer, 19th century, circular in form, finely painted on ivory depicting a lady and gentleman, each signed to lower right. Frame in copper frames., the frames 8.5 cm & 9 cm respectively.

Silky Terrier Miniature Portrait in Gilt Frame

Antique miniature dog portrait of a silky terrier on ivory framed nicely in elaborate gilt frame, size 20 cm x 18 cm

18th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature on Ivory

A portrait miniature of a gentleman, 18th century, the finely painted watercolour on ivory, set within an oval paste inset frame, 3.7 cm x 3 cm.

Stephens' Young Gentlemen and Officer Portraits

Walter Stephens, Lethbridge, (1771-1831), a portrait of a young gentleman 1803 + a portrait of a young Officer [2], watercolour on ivory, one inscribed verso, 6.5 x 5 cm

Thomas Peat Miniature Portrait of a Gent

Thomas Peat (British 1791-1831) a miniature portrait of a gent, early 19th century, painted on ivory, signed 'Peat' lower right, image size 5.5 x 4.5 cm, frame 11 x 9.5 cm overall

Regency Naval Officer Portrait Miniature on Ivory Panel

A Regency portrait miniature of a naval officer, painted on ivory panel, the young man wearing a dress blue jacket with epaulettes and gold braid trimming. Oval image with gilt mounting in ebonised square frame with oak leaf and acorn hanger. 7 x 5.5 cm

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

19th Century Gentleman Miniature Portrait on Ivory

A 19th century framed miniature portrait painting on ivory of a gentleman, gilt mounted with ebonized timber frame. 17 x 16 cm overall

19th Century English Gentleman Miniature on Ivory

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

Regency Woman Portrait Miniature in Ebony Frame

A Regency hand painted portrait miniature, the elegant young woman possibly on ivory, framed under bevelled glass, brass slip and ebony frame.

Four Court Beauties: Miniature Ivory Collection

A collection of four miniatures on ivory of court beauties in ivory frames, various signatures, early 20th century, largest 13 x 13 cm

Georgina and Henrietta Cavendish, Georgian Miniature Painting

A Georgian miniature of two young girls, inscribed to the reverse 'Georgina (1783-1858) and Henrietta (1785-1862) Cavendish daughters of William 5th Duke of Devonshire and his 1st wife Geogiana Spencer (The Beautiful Duchess, Richard Cosway 1789), gilt…

Georgian Miniature Portrait of Young Man

A Georgian miniature of a young man with white cravat and black coat, oval on ivory, gilt frame with plaited hair and guillouche enamel to the reverse, 7 x 5.5 cm

Georgian Naval Officer Miniature on Ivory

A Georgian miniature of naval officer on ivory, gilt oval frame on black timber frame, 7 x 6 cm. Inscription verso 'E M Stilwell said this man was a Maunsell, circa 1800'

19th Century Double Portrait Miniature in Ivory Frame

19th English century double portrait miniature, portrait of a lady and a gentleman, each depicted in period clothing, watercolour on ivory, diameter 7.5 cm, set within an elaborate ivory panelled frame with incised and inked foliate designs and mother of…

Regal Lady Miniature by Downey Brothers

William & Daniel Downey (British, c1860-1900s), An Edwardian miniature of a regal lady, facing right with diamond tiara and pearl necklace, signed DOWNEY, oval on ivory, sterling silver frame, London 1903, 6 x 4.7 cm, William and Daniel Daniel were…

Georgian Woman in White Bonnet and Dress Miniature

A Georgian miniature on ivory of a woman with a white bonnet and dress, 18th century, oval on ivory, 7 x 5 cm

Italian Hand Painted Botticelli Madonna Miniature Painting on Ivory

An Italian hand painted miniature painting on ivory, after Botticelli, 19th century, depicting Botticelli's 'Madonna del Magnificat', housed in a circular turned wood frame, the miniature 9.5 cm in diameter, the frame 12 cm in diameter.

Georgian Miniature in Arts & Crafts Gun Metal Frame

A gun metal frame by Hardy Brothers with miniature, the Arts & Crafts frame, set with a Georgian hand painted miniature on ivory, in original fitted leather box with stand

Armani-inspired Persian Ivory Court Miniatures

Pair Persian miniatures on ivory, court scenes in the manner of Armani

French Napoleonic Military Meeting Miniature in Ornate Frame

Hand painted miniature, French hand painted miniature on ivory, depicting Napolean and officers at military meeting in wooden and brass ornate frame, signed by the artist Tony. 7.5 x 9.5 cm

Georgian Nobleman in Ermine Trimmed Cloak Miniature

A Georgian miniature on ivory of a man in an ermine trimmed cloak, 18th century, oval on ivory, 6 x 4.5 cm

French Ivory Miniature Painting of Diana and Cherub

A French miniature painting on ivory, 19th century, circular in form, finely painted on ivory depicting Diana and cherub with attendant. Housed in an ornate finely cast gilt metal frame., the miniature 8.7 cm diameter.

Imperial Family Member Court Portrait in Mother of Pearl Frame

Miniature court portrait mid 19th century, female member of the Russian Imperial family, watercolour on ivory, mounted in finely carved mother of pearl frame, incorporating the Imperial Eagles & Saint George & the dragon, back label Red Cross Antiques &…

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

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

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

Antique Portrait Miniature by Leroy in Gilded Frame

An exquisite antique portrait miniature of a young lady with plaited hair and fur lined pink jacket, hand painted on ivory and signed Leroy, mounted in a gilded pierced wire work frame

Three Ladies in Pastel Dresses

19th century English portrait miniature group, three young ladies, depicted in pale blue, yellow and apricot dress, with headbands in curled hair, with blue sky background, watercolour on ivory, of circular form, diameter 10 cm, set within tortoiseshell…

Scarlet Officer Portrait Miniature

19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of an Officer, depicted in scarlet military coat with heavy gold epaulettes, watercolour on ivory, of rectangular form 12.5 cm x 9.5 cm, set within a rectangular brass frame accented with floral swags and…

Antique Portrait Miniature of Lord Nelson

An antique portrait miniature of Lord Nelson, late 19th century, a typical half portrait of the Nelson as vice Admiral wearing the medal of the Nile, in watercolour on ivory signed Smith to left of image, additionally, signed in pencil, apparently 'Cleal'…

Spanish Nobleman Miniature on Ivory

An 18th century miniature of a 17th century Spanish nobleman painted on ivory. 7.5 cm high, 6.5 cm wide.

Georgian Boy Portrait: Hand-painted Miniature in Rose Gold Frame

A Georgian hand-painted miniature portrait of a boy painted on ivory, mounted in 9ct rose gold frame, early 19th century, reverse adorned with lock of hair and enamel monogram plaque, 9.5 x 6.5 cm overall

Latour's Oval Miniature of Lady with Curly Hair

An oval miniature of a lady with black curly hair, large loop earrings and white satin blouse, signed Latour, on ivory; 8 x 6 cm

19th Century French Portrait Miniature of Marie Theresa Louise Savoy

Hand painted miniature, 19th century French portrait miniature on ivory depicting Marie Theresa Louise of Savoy (1749-1792) signed by the artist H.P. Laurant in ebonised frame

19th Century French Portrait Miniature of Marie Anne Charlotte

Hand painted miniature, 19th century French portrait miniature on ivory depicting Marie Anne Charlotte (1768-1793) signed by the artist H.P. Lecouiture in ebonised frame

Collection of Seven 19th Century Female Portrait Miniatures

Seven female portrait miniatures, early 19th century and later, including three in square ebonized frames, two in oval frames, all painted in watercolour on ivory and board, largest 8.5 cm x 7 cm.

Blind Fiddler Miniature by Wilkie in Ebonised Frame

After Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841) 'The Blind Fiddler,' 1806, miniature on ivory panel. In ebonised frame, 16 x 20 cm, (including frame)

Gentleman Portrait on Ivory by Charles Day

Charles William Day (British, fl.1815-1854), portrait of a gentleman, depicted wearing a dark jacket, with white shirt and green cravat, watercolour on ivory, of oval form 6.5 cm x 5.5 cm, set within a wooden frame with gilt mount, 15 cm x 14 cm

Napoleon & Josephine: Antique French Miniature Portraits in Gilt Frames

Napoleon Bonaparte and the Empress Josephine antique French miniature portraits painted on ivory in original gilt metal frames, 19th century, 13 x 11 cm each overall

Georgian Miniature of Man in Blue Coat on Ivory Frame

A Georgian miniature of man in blue coat on ivory, gilt oval frame on later ebonised frame, 7 x 6 cm

Miniature Portrait Collection

Assorted miniature portraits, hand painted on ivory, paper and porcelain, framed (13)

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

Anti-Slavery Miniature: Man in Chains

An anti-slavery oval miniature on ivory, the portrait of a kneeling black man in chains inscribed 'Am I Not a Man and a Brother', in ebonised oval frame with convex glass. 10.5 x 9.5 cm

Georgian Girl Miniature on Ivory

A Georgian miniature of a young girl, oval on ivory, 6.5 x 5.2 cm (unframed)

John Hatt-Noble Portrait Miniature

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

Georgian Portrait Miniature of Lt. Peter Sykes, RN

A Georgian portrait miniature of Lt. Peter Sykes, on ivory, in oval gilt frame on black timber mount, inscribed to verso 'Peter Sykes Lt RN', circa 1830. 7 x 6 cm

Tortoise Shell Miniature Portraits, 19th Century

A pair of framed miniature portraits painted on ivory and housed in fine tortoise shell frames with silver and mother of pearl inlay, 19th century. 8 cm diameter

Young Girl Miniature with Australian Silver Case

Miniature on ivory of a young girl with Australian silver case by J.M. Wendt

Miniature Portrait of Young Gentleman in Gilt Frame

English school, (19th century), a miniature portrait of a young gentleman, watercolour on ivory in a double sided gilt frame, 7 x 5.5 cm

White-Dressed Lady

A portrait miniature, lady in a white dress, by Jean Urbain Guerin, painted on ivory, in oval marcasite frame

Regency Miniature Trio: Gentleman Portraits on Ivory

Three Regency framed miniatures of gentlemen on ivory

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.

Antique French Portrait Miniatures on Ivory (Set of 3)

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

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

19th Century French Lady Portrait Miniature in Bone Frame

Hand painted miniature, 19th century French portrait miniature on ivory depicting a lady, signed by the artist, in carved bone frame surrounded by gilded metal

19th Century French Portrait Miniature of Catherine Worlee

Hand painted miniature, 19th century French portrait miniature on ivory depicting Catherine Worlee in carved bone frame with gilded metal highlights

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

French Lady in Blue Dress Miniature Portrait

An antique French miniature portrait of a lady in a blue dress hand-painted on ivory, housed in a fine ormolu and red velvet frame, 19th century, 25 cm, 18 cm

French Miniature Portrait of Marie Antoinette

An antique French miniature portrait of Marie Antoinette hand-painted on ivory, housed in a fine ormolu and silk frame, 19th century, 23 cm, 18 cm overall

Marechal Ney: French Portrait Miniature on Ivory

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

Napoleon and Josephine Portrait Miniatures

A pair of portrait miniatures of Napoleon and Josephine, 19th century each oval image on ivory, he in a military uniform, she wears a veil and a gemstone and pearl set parure, signed Gerard and Dubois, in matching black papier mache frames with gilt slips…

Antique Ivory Portrait Miniature in Carved Frame

Good antique portrait miniature in a craved ivory frame. A austere lady, with high hair and a low cut dress, painted on ivory. Signed on the right. This item may not be exported without CITES documentation

Miniature Portrait of Girl in Ormolu Frame, 19th Century

A miniature framed portrait of a girl painted on ivory in ormolu frame, late 19th century. 9 x 12 cm

Miniature Madonna by S. Manunta, 19th Century

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

Captain James Hay, 19th Century Portrait Miniature

19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of Captain James hay, depicted in three quarter sinister in a red military uniform, inscribed 'Capt. James Hay// Southerland Highlanders// died 1838,' watercolour on ivory, of oval form 7 cm x 5.5 cm, set…

Mrs. Creighton, 19th Century English Portrait Miniature

19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of a lady, depicted in a blue dress with white lace collar and bonnet, inscribed 'Mrs Creighton, she was Mrs.C.D.Blair's mother & Jane M. Gordon's grandmother,' watercolour on ivory, of rectangular form 9…

Caroline Bonaparte Portrait Miniature in Turquoise Frame

A portrait miniature, Caroline Bonaparte, by Etienne Aubry (?), painted on ivory, in brass frame with turquoise decoration (one stone missing)

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…