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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A portrait miniature of a gentleman in red coat, painted on…

Gentleman in Red Coat: Ivory Portrait Miniature

A portrait miniature of a gentleman in red coat, painted on ivory, in oval leather bound case with green velvet interior

A portrait miniature, French soldier, by Sedlmeyer, painted on…

French Soldier Portrait Miniature by Sedlmeyer on Ivory

A portrait miniature, French soldier, by Sedlmeyer, painted on ivory

Antique miniature portrait of a woman, Woman in black dress…

Antique Woman Portrait in Black Dress and Gold Jewelry

Antique miniature portrait of a woman, Woman in black dress wearing gold jewellery. Possibly on ivory. 8 cm X 6 cm (oval).

Vintage leather cased portrait miniature painted on ivory of…

1922 Portrait Miniature of Aline Ruth Edwards in Leather Case

Vintage leather cased portrait miniature painted on ivory of Aline Ruth Edwards, aged 18, at Lynton, Goulburn, signed to left of portrait (signature unclear) and dated 1922. brass framed, in leather case, height miniature, 9 cm

Victorian miniature sepia portrait. Matron in lace bonnet and…

Victorian miniature sepia portrait. Matron in lace bonnet and collar, painted on ivory panel, in gilt metal oval frame. Nb: ivory export restrictions, 7 x 6 cm frame). Provenance: Estate late Margot D Staples, Sydney.

Victorian miniature sepia portrait, matron in lace bonnet and…

Victorian Matron: Miniature Sepia Portrait in Gilt Oval Frame

Victorian miniature sepia portrait, matron in lace bonnet and collar, painted on ivory panel, in gilt metal oval frame. Nb: ivory export restrictions. 7 x 6 cm frame, Provenance: Estate late Margot D Staples, Sydney

A French portrait miniature on ivory, signed Geurin, of a woman…

Geurin's Pink Dress Portrait Miniature on Ivory

A French portrait miniature on ivory, signed Geurin, of a woman in pink dress. Oval in papier mache frame. 14.5 cm x 12.5 cm

A hand painted miniature on ivory, a street scene in France,…

French Street Scene Miniature by R. Nicolle in Gilt Frame

A hand painted miniature on ivory, a street scene in France, signed 'R. Nicolle', in black and gilt frame. 10 x 8 cm.

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

A Georgian portrait miniature, 'Captain Charles Spencer…

Georgian Portrait Miniature of Captain Ricketts

A Georgian portrait miniature, 'Captain Charles Spencer Ricketts', painted on ivory, in ebonised timber frame

Antique miniature of the Rahjasthan fort painted on Ivory, 6 cm…

Antique Rajasthan Fort Miniature on Ivory (Not for Export)

Antique miniature of the Rahjasthan fort painted on Ivory, 6 cm wide approx., This item may not be exported.

A portrait miniature, gentleman in red coat, painted on ivory,…

Gentleman in Red Coat

A portrait miniature, gentleman in red coat, painted on ivory, in ebonised timber frame

19th century ivory portrait miniature, of oval form, depicting…

Raphael's Self-Portrait Miniature on Ivory

19th century ivory portrait miniature, of oval form, depicting a self portrait detail from Raphael's school of Athens fresco in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican, watercolour on ivory, height 5.5 cm (image), set in brass frame

A hand painted portrait miniature, the Gainsborough style woman…

Gainsborough Woman Miniature in Brass Frame

A hand painted portrait miniature, the Gainsborough style woman on ivory or milk glass, in decorative brass frame.

A portrait miniature, of a lady in yellow dress, painted on…

Lady in Yellow: Ivory Portrait Miniature in Gold Frame

A portrait miniature, of a lady in yellow dress, painted on ivory, in circular gold frame

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)

Antique framed portrait miniature circular painted portrait of…

Antique framed portrait miniature circular painted portrait of a woman on ivory, signed, in original ebonised frame, height 5 cm image.

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

A portrait miniature, Victorian lady, painted on ivory, in gold…

Victorian Lady Portrait Miniature in Gold Oval Frame

A portrait miniature, Victorian lady, painted on ivory, in gold oval frame

A Georgian portrait miniature, young Vicar, painted on ivory,…

Georgian Vicar Miniature in Ebonised Frame

A Georgian portrait miniature, young Vicar, painted on ivory, in ebonised timber frame

A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a 'Gainsborough'…

Gainsborough Lady Miniature in Ivory Frame

A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a 'Gainsborough' lady, framed in piano key ivory.

A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, the young woman…

Young Woman in Elaborate Bonnet with Fur Muff Portrait Miniature

A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, the young woman wearing an elaborate bonnet and holding a fur muff, in elaborate gilt metal frame. 10 x 8 cm.

A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a young woman in…

Portrait Miniature of Young Woman in Court Dress

A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a young woman in court dress with ringleted hair, with signature to the right corner, in gilt metal and blue bead frame. 11 x 9 cm.

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

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)

An 18th century portrait miniature on ivory, of a young boy…

Young Boy with Flowers: 18th Century Portrait Miniature

An 18th century portrait miniature on ivory, of a young boy seated before a table strewn with flowers. Rectangular image with gilt metal slip set in an ebonised frame with gilt floral hanger. Image 8.5 x 6.5 cm

Miniature portrait on ivory. John Brown Watt, Mlc (1826-1897),…

John Brown Watt, MLC: Miniature Ivory Portrait

Miniature portrait on ivory. John Brown Watt, Mlc (1826-1897), Nb: export restricted. 7 x 5.5 cm

A portrait miniature, gentleman in blue coat, painted on ivory,…

Mourning Pendant with Blue Coat Miniature

A portrait miniature, gentleman in blue coat, painted on ivory, framed with blue glass surround as a mourning pendant (blue glass repaired)

An 19th century portrait miniature painted on ivory, of a young…

19th Century Portrait Miniature of Young Woman in Empire Dress

An 19th century portrait miniature painted on ivory, of a young woman wearing an Empire dress with voile collar and bonnet. Oval, in black ebonised frame with grape hanger. Image 8.5 x 7 cm.

A Georgian hand painted portrait miniature, young man in formal…

Georgian Portrait Miniature: Young Man in Formal Dress

A Georgian hand painted portrait miniature, young man in formal dress on ivory or milk glass, under glass, ebony frame.

Miniature oval portrait of a Victorian Gent on ivory, in a cast…

Victorian Gentleman Oval Portrait in Brass Frame

Miniature oval portrait of a Victorian Gent on ivory, in a cast brass frame

A painted portrait miniature on ivory of Audrey Halsey, framed…

Audrey Halsey Portrait Miniature on Ivory

A painted portrait miniature on ivory of Audrey Halsey, framed behind glass. Length 6.5 cm

Mid 19th century English portrait miniature, dated 1847…

1847 English Lady Portrait Miniature in Ebonized Frame

Mid 19th century English portrait miniature, dated 1847 portrait of lady of the manor on ivory in ebonized frame 8 x 6 cm

A portrait miniature, Napoleon, painted on ivory, in ebonised…

Napoleon Miniature on Ivory in Ebonised Frame

A portrait miniature, Napoleon, painted on ivory, in ebonised timber frame

An 18th century portrait miniature, the Countess of Jersey,…

Countess of Jersey Portrait Miniature in Gold Frame

An 18th century portrait miniature, the Countess of Jersey, painted on ivory, in gold oval frame

Victorian portrait miniature painted on ivory portrait size 42…

Victorian Ivory Portrait Miniature (or) Victorian Portrait on Ivory

Victorian portrait miniature painted on ivory portrait size 42 mm x 30 mm

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

Miniature portrait. Signed 'M. Pefil.' on ivory. Nb: export…

M. Pefil Miniature Ivory Portrait

Miniature portrait. Signed 'M. Pefil.' on ivory. Nb: export ivory restrictions. 27 x 23 cm including. Frame

A portrait miniature, Josephine Bonaparte, by Josef Abel,…

Josephine Bonaparte: Ivory Portrait in Brass Frame

A portrait miniature, Josephine Bonaparte, by Josef Abel, painted on ivory, in brass oval frame

A portrait miniature, of a young lady, painted on ivory, in…

Young Lady Portrait Miniature on Ivory in Ebonised Frame

A portrait miniature, of a young lady, painted on ivory, in ebonised timber frame

A portrait miniature, of a woman in a mauve dress, painted on…

Mauve Lady

A portrait miniature, of a woman in a mauve dress, painted on ivory, in gold oval frame

A portrait miniature painted on ivory of a woman in Belle…

Belle Epoque Woman Portrait Miniature by Roland

A portrait miniature painted on ivory of a woman in Belle Epoque dress signed Roland, circular in gilt metal frame with ribbon surmount and easel back, diameter 5.5 cm

A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a woman painted in…

Gainsborough-style Portrait Miniature of Woman on Ivory

A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a woman painted in the Gainsborough manner, signed, in wood frame with brass slip.

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

Georgian portrait of a gentleman miniature handpainted on ivory,…

Georgian Gentleman Portrait on Ivory Miniature by Harris

Georgian portrait of a gentleman miniature handpainted on ivory, signed Harris, height 15 cm, width 11 cm

An 19th century miniature portrait of a naval officer, on ivory,…

Naval Officer Miniature Portrait on Ivory in Ebonized Frame

An 19th century miniature portrait of a naval officer, on ivory, oval in ebonized papier mache frame. 12 x 10.5 cm

English school, (early 19th century), a miniature portrait of a…

Miniature Portrait of Gentleman in Dark Coat

English school, (early 19th century), a miniature portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat, watercolour on ivory, 10 x 7 cm

Miniature portrait on ivory after Botticelli's Venus.…

Botticelli's Venus Miniature Portrait on Ivory

Miniature portrait on ivory after Botticelli's Venus. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, height 7.5 cm (oval)

An antique portrait miniature brooch of a child, 19th century,…

19th Century Child Portrait Miniature Brooch

An antique portrait miniature brooch of a child, 19th century, the oval portrait of a blonde curly haired child in delicate watercolours probably on ivory and housed in a simple oval pinchbeck frame with pin clasp, length 5.5 cm, width 4.5 cm

An antique portrait miniature of a man, 19th century, probably…

19th Century German Portrait Miniature of Elderly Gentleman

An antique portrait miniature of a man, 19th century, probably German, the rectangular half portrait of an older gentleman in a semi-profile pose and wearing a grey brown coat jacket, in watercolours on ivory, with signature of a. Horstmann lower right of…

A portrait miniature, of a lady in a yellow dress, painted on…

Yellow-Dressed Lady Miniature in Gold Frame

A portrait miniature, of a lady in a yellow dress, painted on ivory, in gold and ebonised timber frame

A Georgian portrait miniature, of a lady in a blue dress,…

Georgian Lady in Blue: Ivory Portrait Miniature

A Georgian portrait miniature, of a lady in a blue dress, painted on ivory, in oval red leather case

two antique framed miniatures on ivory, late 18th to early 19th…

Antique Miniature Ivory Portraits

two antique framed miniatures on ivory, late 18th to early 19th century. a grisaille portrait of a woman attired in the Georgian manner, within a circular ivory mount in a flame mahogany and parquetry embellished frame; and an oval portrait of an woman in…

A Victorian portrait miniature, on ivory, depicting a young…

Victorian Portrait Miniature of Young Woman by N. Magnus

A Victorian portrait miniature, on ivory, depicting a young woman in Victorian dress. In metal period frame with signs of previous gilding. Signed N Magnus. 8.2 x 6.2 cm

Antique hand painted framed miniature on ivory, depicting a…

Hand painted antique ivory portrait of young girl

Antique hand painted framed miniature on ivory, depicting a young girl portrait, 13.5 cm x 11.5 cm approx

A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of a gentleman, in…

19th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature on Ivory

A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of a gentleman, in tooled gilt foil mount and ebonized frame. Image 7.3 x 6.2 cm.

Mid 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of an English…

English Gentleman Portrait Miniature, 1840

Mid 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of an English gentleman, circa 1840, 11 cm diameter

Early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory portrait of a…

Regency Woman with Ruby Necklace

Early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory portrait of a woman Regency costume with fine ruby necklace

Edwardian portrait miniature on ivory. Oval 3/4 portrait of a…

Edwardian Young Man Portrait Miniature

Edwardian portrait miniature on ivory. Oval 3/4 portrait of a young man in an open shirt. Height 13.5 cm, (total)

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

A 19th century portrait miniature of a gent, on ivory, soft…

19th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature on Ivory

A 19th century portrait miniature of a gent, on ivory, soft tones. 7 x 5 cm

A Victorian portrait miniature on ivory of a young man, oval,…

Victorian Portrait Miniature of Young Deputy, 1848

A Victorian portrait miniature on ivory of a young man, oval, gilt frame, the reverse with hand noted detail - 'A Son of Luelere?.... now a Deputy...1848'. 5 x 4.9 cm

After Jean Etienne Liotard miniature portrait of the Countess…

Liotard's Countess: Miniature Portrait on Ivory

After Jean Etienne Liotard miniature portrait of the Countess of cork, half long study on ivory in oval ebonised frame

Three hand painted portrait miniatures, two on ivory, one on…

Women in Miniature: Three Hand-Painted Portraits

Three hand painted portrait miniatures, two on ivory, one on card, all women in various styles of dress, with different frames.

English school, (early 20th century), a miniature of an…

Edwardian Gentleman Miniature on Ivory

English school, (early 20th century), a miniature of an Edwardian gentleman, watercolour on ivory, Initialled lower right, 7 x 5 cm

Circa 19th century portrait miniature on ivory. Oval portrait…

19th Century Ivory Portrait Miniature of Young Woman

Circa 19th century portrait miniature on ivory. Oval portrait of a young woman set within the cover of an ivory notebook. Height 10 cm, (total)

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

Three late 18th / early 19th century miniature portrait…

Miniature Portrait Paintings in Ebonized Frames

Three late 18th / early 19th century miniature portrait paintings, in ebonized frames. Two on ivory leaves (one cracked). Largest 14.5 x 13 cm

A Continental portrait miniature in silver frame, circa 1909,…

Continental Officer Portrait Miniature in Silver Frame

A Continental portrait miniature in silver frame, circa 1909, depicting an officer, watercolour on ivory. The frame stamped Aw to verso. Initialled '19 Lb 09'. 7.7 cm x 5.8 cm (including frame).

An antique portrait miniature, late 18th / early 19th century,…

Antique Army Officer Portrait Miniature in Ebonised Frame

An antique portrait miniature, late 18th / early 19th century, the small unsigned oval portrait miniature on ivory or board of an army officer in uniform, the brass bezel set within a rectangular ebonised frame with an acorn embellished hook to the crest…

A hand-painted portrait miniature, depicting George IV in…

George IV Portrait Miniature in Military Dress

A hand-painted portrait miniature, depicting George IV in military garb. Painted on ivory with gilded and reticulated frame incorporating small seed pearls. The initials Ls' in gold verso. With photocopy of the original receipt. 8 x 6.5 cm

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

A portrait miniature, Mr John Mackenzie, Lawyer, painted on…

John Mackenzie, Lawyer

A portrait miniature, Mr John Mackenzie, Lawyer, painted on ivory

19th century portrait miniature on ivory. Oval 3/4 portrait of…

19th Century Young Man Portrait Miniature

19th century portrait miniature on ivory. Oval 3/4 portrait of a young man in a pinchbeck frame. Frame with solder repairs and missing clasp pin. Height 8 cm, (total)

An 18th century miniature on ivory. 8 cm diameter.

18th Century Ivory Miniature, 8cm

An 18th century miniature on ivory. 8 cm diameter.

A Victorian portrait miniature of a gentleman, oval, probably…

Victorian Portrait Miniature of Dr. Harkness

A Victorian portrait miniature of a gentleman, oval, probably on ivory, entitled verso 'Dr. Harkness'. Provenance: Mrs. F.H.Pyne (Pyne Gould Guinness). Image 7.5 x 6 cm

Regency miniature on ivory of a gentlemen

Regency Gentleman Miniature

Regency miniature on ivory of a gentlemen

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'

Hand painted miniatures on ivory, one signed 'Jasmine', length…

Jasmine's Hand-Painted Ivory Miniatures

Hand painted miniatures on ivory, one signed 'Jasmine', length 8 cm and 5.5 cm

Framed miniature portraits on ivory, one in .375 gold frame…

Gold-framed Miniature Ivory Portraits

Framed miniature portraits on ivory, one in .375 gold frame both unsigned

Victorian portrait miniature on ivory, a gentleman in coat with…

Victorian portrait miniature on ivory, a gentleman in coat with fur collar. In leather case. 6.5 x 8 cm.

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

Two portrait miniatures, Edwardian and after, early 20th…

Early 20th Century Portrait Miniatures

Two portrait miniatures, Edwardian and after, early 20th century, in opaque watercolours on ivory, an oval portrait of a gentleman, a gift to his wife with engraved annotations verso, in a gold plated brass frame; and a square portrait of a Dutch girl, in…

A hand painted portrait miniature, military gent in dress…

Brass-framed Military Portrait Miniature on Ivory/Glass

A hand painted portrait miniature, military gent in dress uniform, painted on ivory or milk glass, under glass in decorative brass frame.

Two antique miniature portrait paintings, 19th to early 20th…

Antique Miniature Portrait Paintings

Two antique miniature portrait paintings, 19th to early 20th century, a youth in a black cap, leaning on his right hand, in watercolour on ivory, signed apparently L de Goyan lower right, and a portrait of a young boy, wearing a decoration upon his light…

Fine antique miniature painted on Ivory of a young lady, approx…

Antique Ivory Miniature: Young Lady Portrait

Fine antique miniature painted on Ivory of a young lady, approx 10 cm Sq

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)

English miniature on ivory with pinchbeck frame

Ivory Miniature in Pinchbeck Frame

English miniature on ivory with pinchbeck frame

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

French miniature hand painted portrait on ivory of a Regency…

Frapie's Regency Lady Miniature Portrait in Brass Frame

French miniature hand painted portrait on ivory of a Regency lady signed Frapie in an ornate brass frame

Miniature portrait of a lady with a hat hand painted on ivory,…

Pierced Frame Lady with Hat Miniature Portrait

Miniature portrait of a lady with a hat hand painted on ivory, signed lower left in a pierced brass frame

Antique signed portrait miniature on ivory portrait of a woman…

Signed Ivory Portrait of Woman in Burgundy Robe

Antique signed portrait miniature on ivory portrait of a woman in Burgundy robe, signed M. Very ?, painted on ivory, in early brass frame with decorative pediment, height 10 cm.

Antique framed portrait miniature of a gentleman handpainted on…

Signed Portrait Miniature of Gentleman on Ivory

Antique framed portrait miniature of a gentleman handpainted on ivory and signed lower right, height 9.5 cm approx. .

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

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'

Signed French miniature on ivory of a gentleman

French Gentleman Miniature on Ivory

Signed French miniature on ivory of a gentleman