Antique Georgian portrait and other miniatures

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

19th Century Portrait Miniature in Silver Case by R. Lamb

Good Australian 19th century portrait miniature in a silver case, hand painted image dated 17th Aug 1849, hallmarked for R. Lamb. A settler from London, Richard Lamb was a Sydney jeweller and silversmith from November 1838, initially as partner in the…

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…

Unusual Silver Verge Watch with Portrait Miniature

A Morin Marchinville unusual silver verge watch with portrait miniature on movement, gilt fullplate movement with unusual portrait miniature of a young lady on balance cock, with the inscription 'Le bel ouiseaux pour ma cage..'. Lower edge of balance cut…

Portrait Miniature of William Henry Betty by G. Engelheart

George Engelheart (1750-1829) Attrib. A portrait miniature of William Henry Betty (1792-1874), wearing a black coat with a white waistcoat and ruffle collar, in a gilded metal frame, inscribed in ink verso with a newspaper cutting William Betty 7.3 cm…

Victorian Gold Miniature Locket with Coin Insets & Chain

A Victorian 18ct yellow gold miniature & 22ct yellow gold coin locket, two hand painted circular miniatures with the two movable lids set with 22ct gold coin, c 1787, with a 18ct yellow gold rope chain, length 80 cm, Wt42 grams

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.

Regency Portrait Miniatures of Gentleman in Two Versions

A pair of Regency portrait miniatures, in the style of George Engleheart, first half of the 19th century depicting the same gentleman in two versions, gold frames, one with a pearl border, one intact to verso with sprays of hair and seed pearl initials on…

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.

Georgian Period Portrait Engravings with Gilt Frames

A collection of 15 miniature Georgian period classical portrait engravings, of various shapes and sizes with details on reverse, original gilt wood frames with suspension rings. Includes Medusa on Calcedon, L.d'Carlisle, Young Hercules, etc. Largest…

Georgian hand painted portrait miniature, unusual gilt frame with central engraved armorial revealing hand painted porcelain miniature of Venus at toilette reclining nude

"The Broken Jug" Miniature in Louis XVI Frame

Large fine 18th century style miniature, 'The broken Jug' after Jean: Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805), allegorial of lost virginity, in an elaborate cast brass frame in the Louis XVI style, mounted with corner rosettes and surnounted by a ribbon, appears…

18th Century French Chevalier Portrait Miniature

A portrait miniature of a chevalier, probably French, 18th century oval, painted on copper depicting a gentleman in a long powdered wig wearing armour and a silk cravat, within a gilt brass frame 9 cm high

Georgian Ivory Portrait Miniatures in Gilded Surrounds

Two Georgian ivory portrait miniatures early 19th century each within a gilded metal surround with bale, glass loose to one, 7.5 cm high (each)

Georgian Oval Miniatures of Ladies

Three Georgian oval miniatures of ladies, one with a white bonnet with pink bow, gold frame, 6 x 5 cm, one with her hair in ringlets and pearls, 5.5 x 4 cm and one in a white frilled dress, initialled AC, 6.5 x 5 cm

19th Century Portrait Miniatures in Silver Frame

A pair of portrait miniatures, probably 19th century bearing signature J. Smart depicting a lady and a gentleman in 18th century costume, within a hinged oval bi-fold silvered metal frame 8.4 cm high

19th Century Seed Pearl Portrait Miniature of Julia Tatham

A seed pearl mounted portrait miniature brooch, 19th century, showing a portrait of Julia Tatham wearing a red dress and lace head scarf, 4.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Estate of George Richmond thence by descent, a fine small-scale portrait of Julia Tatham…

18th Century Portrait Miniatures of Gentleman and Lady

Two 18th century portrait miniatures, of a gentleman in black coat, white waistcoat and chemise, the other a lady in blue dress (2)

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…

Officer Miniature by Frederick Buck, 1810

A miniature, an officer, by Frederick Buck circa 1810 with dark hair, wearing a red military coat, gold brocade, white shirt and black cravat, gold frame, glazed reverse with plaited hair, oval length 6.5 cm Provenance: Estate of the late Estelle Gould

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,…

Continental Lady with Jewelled Headdress

Miniature, a Young Lady, Continental School, c.1800, seated in an interior with gold and enamel jewelled headdress and armband, clasping a white drape around her, green velvet curtain behind, circular, 8.5 cm, engine turned gilt metal frame

Georgian Portrait Miniature of Charles E Byass, 1819

Georgian portrait miniature, superb finely worked portrait of a young gent in great coat with scarf and collared vest, Sitter Charles E Byass c.1819 presented in leather, silk and gilt metal frame

Miniature Lady in White Dress, 1790

A miniature, a lady circa 1790 likely by Richard Cosway, with powdered curled hair, wearing a white dress, lace fichu, blue sky background, gold frame, blue glass reverse, with engine turning under opalescent white glass reserve with hair decoration, oval…

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

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

Clio, Muse of History Miniature Painting

A miniature painting of Clio the Muse of History, after the painting by Johann Heinrich Tischbein - The Nine Muses - Clio (History), 1780, hand painted on ivorine and signed Dupre, gilt and ebonised frame. In Greek mythology the muses were the daughters…

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'

Georgian ivory portrait miniature and family album with watercolours

A Georgian ivory portrait miniature of Colonel Taylor together with a family album containing watercolours by Colonel Frederick Taylor early 19th century the miniature with pencil inscribed verso Col. Taylor, glass cracked, 8.5 cm high the album…

Georgian Miniature Portraits by Egglr, 1817

A pair of Georgian miniature portraits, signed and dated to one top left by Egglr. Circa 1817. 7 x 6 cm.

Georgian Oval Miniatures of Gentlemen

Three Georgian oval miniatures of gentlemen, one in a black coat with white cravat, 6.5 cm diameter, one with frilled cravat, 6 cm diameter and one with a full grey beard, 4.3 x 3.4 cm

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

Georgian Miniature of Young Boy, Oval Gilt Frame

A Georgian miniature of a young boy, platted hair to verso circa 1810, oval gilt frame, 7 x 5.5 cm

Distinguished Gentleman Miniature by Engleheart

A Miniature of a distinguished gentleman by John Cox Dillman Engleheart 1784-1862, signed and dated to the reverse, John Cox Dillman Engleheart was regarded as a fine miniaturist in his own right, he was the nephew of George Engleheart the portrait…

Georgian hand painted ivory miniature, portrait of a gentleman in beautiful embossed gilt frame with scrolls and roses decoration

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

1790 Portrait Miniatures with Hair Memorial

A miniature, a portrait miniature of a young lady and gentleman circa 1790 1st: European school, promenading in the countryside, a church and a large estate in the distance, watercolour, reverse with white verre eglomise border, plaited hair and seed…

Georgian Officer Portrait, 82nd Regiment

Thomas Bishop (1758-1840) [attributed], Georgian portrait of an officer 82nd Regiment, early 19th century, 8 x 7 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

Miniature Portrait of Gentleman, 1795

A miniature, a gentleman circa 1795 possibly Charles Hayter, with powdered hair en queue, wearing a blue coat, white waistcoat and knotted cravat, gold frame, glazed hair reserve, oval length 7 cm Provenance: Estate of the late Estelle Gould

Ivory Framed Master Portrait Miniatures Set

Set of three ivory framed miniatures after master portraits, one appears to be a vignette of Mary Queen of Scots as captive after an anonymous artist, the others in late 18th century style in the manner of Gainsborough and others, some inscribed, in…

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 &…

Georgian Lady Enamel Portrait Miniature in Gilt Frame

A Georgian enamel portrait miniature of a lady, in an oval gilt frame and an associated oval gilt frame with black timber frame and red velvet lining, circa 1720, 3 x 2.5 cm

Georgian Mourning Double Sided Portrait Miniature with Enamel Urn

A Georgian mourning double sided portrait miniature, C1790, double sided ivory, featuring a painted miniature scene with a mourning lady, applied pearl-set plinth with urn finished in enamel, a banner with the words 'Affection Weeps Heaven Rejoices' the…

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

Early 19th Century Portrait Miniature of Surgeon Marshall

Antique early 19th century portrait miniature of Mr Marshall (Surgeon) framed by G Nightingale July 1815, approx 12.5 cm x 11 cm including frame

Barber Beaumont Portrait Miniature of Gentleman with Lock of Hair

John Thomas Barber Beaumont (British, 1774, 1841) portrait miniature of a Gentleman. Signed ITB lower right hand corner. Gold bail with gold and gilt surround. Reverse with lock of hear, with gold and enamel surround. 8.5 cm in height (no including bail &…

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

Young American Girl Miniature, 1805

A miniature, a young girl American School circa 1805 possibly Pennsylvania, with short fair hair, wearing a blue dress and bloomers, holding a toy stick, landscape behind with a house and trees, gilt-metal bezel, rectangular black lacquer frame acorn leaf…

1820 European Gentleman Miniature with Hair and Pearls

A miniature, a gentleman European School circa 1820 with dark hair, wearing a black coat, white waistcoat and knotted cravat, gold frame, glazed reverse with hair. and split pearl decoration, initials 'JHS / jr', circular. length 5.8 cm Provenance: Estate…

Georgian Miniatures in Gold Pendant Frames

Two Georgian miniatures in gold pendant frames, late 18th century, comprising an oval bust portrait of a judge in a red robe and a profile portrait of a fashionable woman with coiffed hair, a lock of hair encased to the reverse, hand written label…

1769 Lady Portrait Miniature in Gold Frame

A gold framed portrait miniature of a lady wearing a white shawl and a straw hat with blue ribbons, inscribed W. H. 1769 lower right, enclosed back 7.7 cm high

18th Century Gentleman Cameo in Ebonised Frame

A finely carved cameo of a young gentleman, probably 18th century, mounted in an ebonised frame, 20 x 16 cm including frame

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)

George III Miniature Portrait

A late 18th century miniature portrait of George III (King of Great Britain), coloured engraving backed onto glass with gold foil, original wood frame with suspension ring. 15 cm x 12 cm.

Georgian Mourning Locket with Portrait Miniature

Large Georgian portrait miniature of a gentleman in a mourning locket with silk & woven hair back, initialled and seed pearls.

Georgian Miniature Portrait of R. Ashby, Ships Surgeon

A Georgian miniature portrait in rose gold mount of R. ASHBY Esquire ships surgeon, reverse with woven hair. 7 x 4.5 cm

1811 Gentleman Portrait Miniature

Portrait miniature, hand painted portrait of a gentleman dated 1811

Bourgeois' 1800 Profile Portrait of Gentleman

A portrait miniature attributed to Charles Guillaume Alexandre Bourgeois, French, circa 1800, profile portrait of a gentleman in a black coat, signed 'Bourgeois 1800' lower right, 4 cm diameter

Continental Officer in Scarlet Uniform, c.1800

Miniature, an Officer, Continental School, c.1800, with dark hair, wearing a scarlet uniform, with a heavy gold lace, sash and epaulettes, wearing an order at his neck, oval, 8.5 cm, gilt metal frame

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

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

Georgian Girl Miniature on Ivory

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

18th Century Woman Miniature Painting in Gilt Frame

An antique ivory miniature painting, the figure of an 18th century woman, signed and dated F.de Lis 1771, within a copper pink silk mount and circular moulded gilt frame with a bow embellishment. Diameter 9.5 cm

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

Georgian Handpainted Miniature in 9ct Gold Oval Frame

A Georgian handpainted miniature, the oval hand painted and glazed portrait within a decorative frame, engraved to the reverse, 'Hannah Larkin, 1790 at 42', in 9ct gold, in original fitted oval box.

Assorted 18th Century Miniatures

A collection of various miniatures, 18th century and later, including a framed wax portrait miniature, two alabaster framed profiles portraits in cast metal, a folding folio comprising a young male and a female sitter in watercolour, and others, wax…

Georgian Gentleman Portrait Miniature by Hazlehurst

A Georgian portrait miniature of a gentleman by Thomas Hazlehurst, the finely painted oval ivory panel depicting a gentleman in a blue jacket, signed lower right T.H. Having a glazed hair section to the reverse and Bristol blue glass within a rose gold…

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

18th Century Ladies Miniature Portrait Set in Gilt Frame

Miniature hand painted set of three portraits in a gilt filigree frame surrounded by rounded ivory panels depicting 18th century ladies. Diameter of frames 17 x 15 cm

19th Century Lady Portrait Miniatures

Three portrait miniatures, early 19th century and later each painted with a portrait of a lady, the earliest work of a lady in a blue dress with a pinchbeck frame inscribed 'Sdlr pinxt 1816' the largest 9 cm high

18th Century Turtle Shell Snuff Box with Miniature Portrait

An antique circular snuff box, turtle shell with hand-painted miniature portrait top mounted in rose gold, late 18th century, 8 cm diameter

Georgian Lady Miniature in Rose Gold Mount

A Georgian miniature portrait of a lady in rose gold mount, reverse with braided hair display, both sides under original convex glass, late 18th century, 9.5 cm high overall

George III Gold Portrait Miniature of Woman with Hair Panel

A George III gold framed portrait miniature of a woman, wearing a lace bonnet and black lace shawl. Memorial plaited hair panel to the reverse, both panels glazed. 6.5 cm x 5.3 cm. Suspension loop to the top. In original fitted red leather case.

English Gentleman Miniature, Late 18th Century

A miniature, a gentleman English school circa 1790 with powdered hair en queue, wearing a blue coat, yellow waistcoat, white shirt and knotted cravat, gold frame, reverse with glazed reserve with inscription, oval length 7.4 cm Provenance: Estate of the…

18th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature in Oval Frame

A portrait miniature of a gentleman, 18th century, finely painted with a gentleman in a taupe coat and white jabot, within an oval paste mounted frame, 3.7 cm x 3 cm. Provenance: a gentleman's collection - Mr Neil Robertson, Leonard Joel, Melbourne,…

Pair of German Portrait Miniatures by Einsle Pinx

Einsle Pinx Joseph Bernhard Einsle (German, 1774-1829), pair of German portrait miniatures, c. 1800, signed, in period giltwood frames (2) 19 x 17.5 cm, (overall). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

Antique Watercolour Miniatures of Gentlemen

Three antique watercolour miniatures of Gentlemen, early to later 19th century, English and Italian, comprising a gentleman in a frock coat with a white ruffled shirt signed, Ford, an Italian portrait of a man in a blue frock coat with black cravat,…

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…