Antique 19th century portrait and other miniatures

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…

An antique circular hand-painted miniature portrait of a lady, signed 'F.M. Marcucci. Roma', housed in a silver frame, 19th century, 5.5 cm diameter

An antique miniature portrait of a woman in a red dress in a slightly risque pose with one breast revealed, circa 1830, 7.5 x 7 cm overall

19th Century Ivory Portrait Miniature, of oval form, in three quarter sinister, depicting a young lady with hair tied in pale blue ribbon wearing pearl necklace and pale blue dress, set within a black lacquer frame. 14 x 11 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,…

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,…

19th century ivory portrait miniature, in three quarter sinister, depicting a young lady with hair tied, wearing a lace dress falling from shoulder, on mottled blue background, set with gilt ormolu scrolled frame, 14 cm x 12 cm

Good 19th century portrait miniature, depicting a sleeping child, within a gilt oval mount and nice pierced and carved gilt timber frame, 8 cm x 6.5 cm (miniature) and 22.5 cm x 21 cm (frame)

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,…

19th century ivory portrait miniature, of roundel form, depicting a lady seated in three quarter with head turned wearing pearl headdress and earrings, with lace dress tied with blue ribbon, set within a gilt frame, diameter 14.5 cm

Beautiful French 19th century ivory miniature, of oval form, painted with a scene of a nude reclining in a forest, the whole surrounded by a beaded brass frame, 15.5 cm x 17 cm

19th century French portrait miniature on ivory, signed Fabry, of a beautiful young woman with papillote curls and red velvet draped over left shoulder, signed middle right, 8.5 cm x 6.5 cm, set within a boulle frame with tortoishell and brass inlay, 12.5…

Duke of Wellington miniature gold medallion housed in a turned ivory circular miniature box, engraved with crown and monogram, early 19th century, the box 2.2 cm diameter

Late 19th century portrait miniature, depicting a woman with her head turned slightly to the left, shown with her arms crossed to the side, the background depicts a lake with large rocky formations, 7.5 cm x 9 cm (image only)

Antique miniature picture frame with photographic profile sculpture portrait, 19th century, 13 x 10 cm overall

19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Portrait Miniature on Display Stand

Napoleon Bonaparte antique French portrait miniature mounted in plush velvet and leather display stand, 19th century, 22 cm high overall

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 Gentleman: Hand-Painted Miniature Portrait on Ivory

A Georgian hand-painted miniature portrait of a gent in a blue coat, painted on ivory, early 19th century, 12 x 10 cm overall

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

Georgian Miniature Portrait: Hand-Painted Ivory in Rose Gold Frame

A Georgian hand-painted miniature portrait of a gent painted on ivory, mounted in 9ct rose gold frame and housed in a plush fitted case, early 19th century, 8 x 5.5 cm overall, the case 12 cm high

Napoleon Bonaparte: Ivory Portrait Miniature by Delaroche

19th century hand painted ivory portrait miniature, depicting emperor Napoleon Bonaparte of France in carved ivory frame, signed by the artist Delaroche height 14 cm, width 12 cm

19th Century French Miniature: Portrait of Juliette Recamier Replica

19th century French miniature, after Francois Gerard's 'Portrait of Juliette Recamier', oil on ivorine, signed 'Gerard' lower right, in brass frame 16.5 cm x 11 cm

Victorian Portrait Miniatures: Lady and Gentleman in Traditional Dress

Good pair of Victorian portrait miniatures, c.1840, depicting a lady and gentleman, in traditional dress, of oval form, surrounded by a gilt metal framed with scrolled acanthus motifs, 11 cm x 9 cm (2)

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

Blue-Dressed Woman with Lace Bonnet in Portrait Miniature

A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory, the woman with lace bonnet and collar wearing a blue dress.

19th Century Ivory and Papier Mache Aide Memoire

Stunning mid 19th century aide memoire, of rectangular form, set with a central ivory panel, finely painted with a miniature scene depicting a classical architectural building with figures, surrounded by a gilt border, with scroll work to corners, on a…

Mrs Graham Portrait Miniature by Winter

19th century portrait miniature, framed, depicting Mrs Graham after Gainsborough dressed in frilled gown with bow detail and pearl necklace, signed lower right 'Winter'

Marie-Antoinette Portrait Miniature in Gilt Frame

Late 19th century French portrait miniature, portrait of Marie-Antoinette, depicted seated in blue and white robes and elaborate head dress set with jewels, watercolour on ivory, set in gilt and velour frame, a/f, 15 cm x 10.5 cm (image)

19th Century Victorian Lady Portrait in Red Dress Miniature

Hand painted miniature, 19th century framed portrait miniature depicting a Victorian lady in a red dress

Victorian Portrait Miniature of Girl with Dog, 1842

A Victorian portrait miniature of a girl with dog, hand painted in ink and watercolour, signed and detailed verso R.W. Barnes 1842. Birds-eye maple frame. 23 x 17.5 cm.

Emily Davis' Exquisite Lady Portrait, c.1840

Miniature character portrait, finely painted beautiful lady portrait in unusual headdress and jewel belted clothing, details to rear read 'Painted by Emily Davis c.1840'

Victorian Gentleman in Gilt Frame

A Victorian miniature painting of a gentleman, circa 1875, of a young man in a grey coat, in a gilt metal monogram frame with, coronet, and the motto a Deo Et Rege, on ebonised panel. 15 x 21 cm. Provenance: Christie's Australia, the John Williams…

19th Century Lady in Green Gown Miniature Portrait

Hand painted miniature, depicting portrait of a 19th century lady in green gown and lace collar, signed by the artist in abonised frame

Diamond Portrait Miniature in 14ct Gold Frame

14ct gold and diamond portrait miniature, early 19th century, the circular hand painted plaque, depicting the portrait of a woman within a border of mine-cut diamonds, diameter approximately 24 mm.

Regency Gentleman Miniature Portrait in Giltwood Frame

Miniature portrait of a gentleman, early 19th century, depicting a fashionable Regency gentleman, in a black double breasted jacket, high collar and cravat, within a fine giltwood frame, in glass case, 25 x 22 cm (framed). Provenance: The Estate of Diana…

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

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…

19th Century Portrait Miniature with Hair Locket

A 19th century 9ct gold framed painted portrait miniature of a young woman, the oval ivory panel finally painted with a woman wearing a lace trimmed dress. The reverse with a hair locket. Large suspension loop fixed to the top, height 8.5 cm.

19th Century Gold-framed Portrait Miniature of Young Gent

A 19th century 9ct gold framed painted portrait miniature of a young gent, the oval ivory panel finally painted with gent wearing an indigo blue jacket. The glazed reverse with a hair locket on opalescent guilloche panel framed by radiating dark blue…

Arts & Crafts Copper Frame with Officer Portrait Miniature

Late 19th century oval portrait miniature of an army Officer his red tunic with a row of six medals in an arts and crafts hand hammered copper frame with 3 small applied copper panels beneath on a leather backing

Bohemian Oval Frame with Royal Lady Portrait

An antique miniature hand-painted portrait of a Royal lady in a Bohemian oval frame, 19th century, 7.5 x 6.5 cm overall

Welsh Lady and Corgi Miniature Portrait

Antique hand-painted miniature portrait of a Welsh lady with corgi, 19th century, 14 x 11.5 cm overall

19th Century Hand-Painted Military Miniature Portrait

Antique hand-painted miniature military portrait, 19th century, 12.5 x 10.5 cm overall

19th Century Portrait Miniature of Young Gentleman in Gilt Frame

Mid 19th century portrait miniature, portrait of a young gentleman, depicted in navy coat and cream shirt before a landscape, of oval form, watercolour, with interwoven hair verso and initials J.H, set within a gilt frame with foliate engraved decoration,…

Georgian Portrait Miniature of Gentleman, Dated 1821

A Georgian portrait miniature of a gentleman, inscribed and dated 1821, oval on ivory leaf inscribed indistinctly manuscript verso: '1821 Gregory Christopher - Dartington..32'. In ebonised frame with giltwood mount. Overall 14 x 13 cm

19th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature in Ebonised Frame

An early 19th century portrait miniature of a gent, Wearing a black coat, in rectangular ebonised frame with gilt mounts. 12 x 10.5 cm.

19th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature in Gilt Frame

An early 19th century portrait miniature of a gent, the oval gilt frame with watered silk back panel. 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

Marie Antoinette Portrait Miniature on Ivory

Hand painted miniature, 19th century portrait miniature on ivory depicting Marie Antoinette. Ebonised frame

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

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

Dutch Miniature Portrait Paintings in Fiddleback Frames

A pair of Dutch miniature portrait oil paintings on tin in fiddleback timber frames, English Art labels verso, 19th century, frames 12 x 12.5 cm overall

1811 Gentleman Portrait Miniature

Portrait miniature, hand painted portrait of a gentleman dated 1811

Elderly Lady Miniature by Sir William Charles Ross

A miniature, an elderly lady probably Sir William Charles Ross circa 1850 wearing a black and white lace cap, grey hair, wearing a black dress with white chemise and stock, gold frame, with glazed reverse, oval length 7 cm Provenance: Estate of the late…

Young Austrian Girl with Toy Ball and Rattle

A miniature, a young child Austrian School circa 1850 signed indistinctly, possibly 'Johramil C855', watercolour and body colour on card, with short dark hair, coral earrings, wearing a white satin dress, adorned with blue bows and blue cummerbund, with…

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…

1800s Gentleman Miniature Portrait by Edridge

A miniature, a gentleman circa 1800 possibly by Henry Edridge, with grey hair, wearing a blue coat, white waistcoat and knitted cravat, sky background, stamped gilt-metal bezel, rectangular black lacquer frame, oval length 7.2 cm Provenance: Estate of the…

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…

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

English Gentleman Miniature, 1820

A miniature, a gentleman English school circa 1820 with brown hair, wearing a black coat, white waistcoat and knotted cravat, gilt metal frame, reverse with raised hair decoration with initials I H, surrounded by a painted garland of roses, a Cupid above…

Miniature Gentleman and Lady, 19th Century

A miniature, a gentleman Circa 1810 1st: English school, with short curling brown hair, wearing a blue coat, white waistcoat, shirt and jabot, watercolour on card, oval card mount, oval giltwood frame. 2nd: together with a young lady, painted by Jane…

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…

Miniature Portrait of Major R. Powney (1830)

A miniature, a miniature of Major R. Powney Circa 1830 By Samuel Andrews, painted en grisaille, dexter, wearing an officers coat, detailed to reverse, oval turned wood frame. length 11 cm Provenance: Estate of the late Estelle Gould

Green Eye Miniature in Gilt Frame with Floral Decoration

Eye miniature, early 19th century of a green eye, brown curls, oblong, gilt metal frame with floral decoration. width 2 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 29 October 1979, lot 207. Estate of the late Estelle Gould

"The Standard Bearer" Miniature Painting by Goltzius (19th Century)

19th century miniature painting, 'The standard Bearer,' after Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch 1558-1617), (9 x 7.5 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)

Napoleon III Portrait Miniature on Glass

19th century portrait miniature, of Napoleon III, painted on glass, of oval form, in brass frame, image height 6.5 x width 4.3 cm, with Christie's label

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

19th Century Ivory Portrait Miniatures in Gilt Frames (A/F)

Two 19th century ivory portrait miniatures, in gilt metal frames, unsigned, a/f, height 10 cm (2)

Vintage Ivory Collection of Cigarette Holders and Tableware

A mixed collection of vintage ivory cigarette holders, napkin rings, an antique seal, knife rests, vase and spoon, 19th century to 1960s, twenty one items, Seven assorted oriental carved and engraved cigarette holders, seven carved elephant napkin rings…

Wellington Miniature Portrait Print by G. Baxter (19th century)

The Duke of Wellington miniature portrait print by G. Baxter, 19th century, 19 x 15 cm overall

Triumphant Napoleon on Horseback Miniature Painting in Ornate Frame

An antique French miniature painting of a triumphant Napoleon on horseback titled, Bataille di Friedland, in a kingwood and ormolu frame, 19th century, 14 x 16 cm

Severn's Hand-Painted Miniature Portrait in Gilt Frame

Joseph Severn (1793-1879), hand-painted miniature portrait, signed, Severn, housed in a fine gilt metal frame, early 19th century, 12 x 11 cm overall

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…

19th Century Gentleman Miniature Portrait on Ivory

Miniature portrait, 19th century hand painted on ivory depicting a gentleman

Hand-painted Lady in Brass Frame

Miniature portrait, 19th century hand painted depicting a lady mounted in brass and velvet frame

19th Century Hand-Painted Ivory Lady in Ebony Frame

Hand painted miniature, 19th century hand painted ivory depicting a lady in black dress in carved ebonised frame

19th Century Miniature Portrait Set of a Gentleman and Lady

Two framed portrait miniatures of a gentleman and a lady, 19th century and later, the gentleman, possibly Australian, wearing a naval uniform within an gold oval frame; the lady painted in the Gainsborough style in an ornate gilt frame, both portraits 6.5…

19th Century Woman Miniature Portrait in Ebonized Frame

An early 19th century miniature portrait of a woman, watercolour, in ebonized papier mache frame. 16.5 x 13.5 cm.

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

19th Century Miniature Portrait in Ebonized Frame with Hanger

An 19th century miniature portrait of a man, watercolour, oval in ebonized papier mache frame, with gilt metal thistle, shamrock and rose hanger. 13.5 x 11.5 cm

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…

19th Century Miniature Portraits

Two miniatures c. Early 19th century (i) Red haired man 7 x 5.5 cm (ii) Aristocratic lady 6.5 x 5 cm

19th Century Hand Painted Lady with Dog Miniature

Framed miniature, 19th century hand painted miniature on ivory depicting a lady with a dog signed Smart in ormolu frame

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.

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.

19th Century Women Portrait Miniatures

Two 19th century portrait miniatures of women (frame size 18 cm x 16 cm and 17 cm x 15 cm portrait size, 11 cm x 9 cm and 12 cm x 9.5 cm

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.

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.

19th Century Lady in Green Dress Miniature Portrait

A miniature portrait of a lady, the watercolour half portrait of a woman in early 19th century attire in a green dress and ribboned bonnet, signed indistinctly lower left, housed in a lightly hammered oval copper frame

German Portrait Miniature of Young Man, 19th Century

A German portrait miniature of a young man, early 19th century, an oval profile bust delicately rendered in watercolour upon a cracked ice type muted blue ground, enclosed by a pinchbeck frame, backing paper with label of Wilhelm Muller, Berlin, length 7…