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…
"Rulers of England" Miniature Portrait Set
A rare set of thirty-six miniature portraits, 'The rulers of England', by Warman an extremely rare set of 36 early framed miniatures depicting the rulers of England from William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria. Signed by W Warman, and dated 1855. Framed…
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…
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…
Antique English Lady Portrait Miniature in Gilt Frame
Fine antique early 19th century portrait miniature, of an English lady, see inscription verso, mounted in gilt frame, approx 24 cm x 22 cm including frame
Anna Doveton, 19th Century Portrait Miniature
19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of Anna Doveton, depicted seated in gold silk dress with lace collar, inscribed 'Portrait of Anna, Daughter of Fred Doveton Esq. Of upper Wimpole St, Wife of Gabriel Carr Esq. Formerly of Somerset house,…
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
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…
Turkish Ivory Miniatures in Timber Frames
A pair of 19th century Turkish market ivory miniatures, depicting a young lady and gentleman wearing turbans cloaks and traditional dress, in timber frames, 9 cm x 6.5
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 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
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
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)
19th Century Officer Miniature in Oval Frame
Miniature portrait of early 19th century officer set in an oval timber frame. Condition good, minor wear. Length 18 cm
19th Century Officer Portrait Miniature in Rose Gold Frame
A portrait miniature of an officer, 19th century the figure wearing a black coat with a red sash and medals, verso with a hair panel on a silk ground, oval rose gold frame 8.5 cm high.
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,…
17th Century Lady: Miniature Royal Portrait
Miniature hand painted portrait of a lady in 17th century costume, possible Royal. 19th century. 6.5 x 8 cm
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…
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
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,…
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
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.
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
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,…
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
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
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.
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…
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…
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
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 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
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.
Pair of 19th Century Handpainted Portrait Miniatures
Portrait miniatures, pair of gilt, 19th century framed, handpainted, inc: Jane Andrews (Frew), with Locks of hair on verso, height 10 cm
Enamel Portrait Miniatures of Juliette Recamier and Napoleon II
A pair of hand painted enamel portrait miniatures, one of Juliette Recamier an early 19th century French socialite, the other of Napoleon II after the portrait by Leopold Bucher, both with gilt slips and frames.
Queen Victoria Miniature Portrait in Gilded Frame
Miniature portrait of a young Queen Victoria in a gilded frame with crown, 19th century. Frame 20 x 18 cm
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 Lady in White Dress
A portrait miniature of a lady, after Richard Cosway, 19th century wearing a white dress with a ruffle collar and a ribbon in her hair, inscribed verso, within an oval mount and ebonised wooden frame 9 cm high
Napoleon Miniature Triptych in Ivory Frame
Napoleon Bonaparte and family miniature portrait triptych in carved ivory frame, 19th century, 9 x 7 cm
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Georgian Officer Portrait, 82nd Regiment
Thomas Bishop (1758-1840) [attributed], Georgian portrait of an officer 82nd Regiment, early 19th century, 8 x 7 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.
Youthful Gent Miniature Portrait (9 words)
Miniature portrait of a Youthful gent possibly early 19th century. Condition good, minor wear. Length 16.5 cm
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 &…
Victorian Gold Mounted Ivory Portrait Miniature of Gentleman
A Victorian 9 ct gold mounted ivory portrait miniature of a gentleman, 19th century, painted with a portrait of a gentleman in a black coat and cravat with a finely chased oval gold frame, 6 cm high
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
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
Colonial Miniature Portrait in 15ct Gold Mount
A Colonial miniature portrait painted on glass in 15ct yellow gold mount set with seed pearls, South Australian origin, late 19th century, stamped '15ct', 5 cm high, 21 grams total
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 &…
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…
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…
Period Lady Portrait Miniatures
Three portrait miniatures, 19th century and later each painted with a portrait of a lady in period costume with elaborate hair ribbons and bows the largest 12 cm high (oval)
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'…
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
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
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…
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)
Antique Oval Portrait Miniatures, Mr Blaney, October 1838
Three antique early 19th century oval portrait miniatures, Mr Blaney, one dated October 1838, approx 13 cm x 11 cm includes frame & smaller (3)
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
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
Italian Ivory Miniature of Child and Dog
Fine 19th century Italian ivory miniature, of rectangular form, painted with an image of a young child in a lace bonnet and dress holding a rattle and patting a small dog, 7 cm x 8.5 cm
Enamel Portrait of Lady from 16th Century
Antique 19th century oval enamel copper plate portrait of a early 16th century lady, mounted in original frame by Doig Mc Kechnie & Davies Fine Art Salon Edinburgh, approx 32 cm high, 28.5 cm wide (including frame)
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)
Continental and Indian Miniatures, 19th Century
Two Continental miniatures, early 19th century, one with two sisters embracing, painted with flowing hair and green lace trimmed dresses; the other with a Lady en deshabille, reclining against a green sofa, blue ribbon through her powdered hair, pearls…
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
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
Green Rhinestone Lady: 19th Century Miniature Portrait
Continental framed miniature portrait of a lady with gilt filigree metal frame encrusted with green rhinestones, reverse with silk monogram panel, 19th century, ?, 10 cm x 9 cm overall
Napoleon Miniature Painting, 19th Century
A framed ivory miniature painting of Napoleon, 19th century, a contemplative and informal image of the seated Napoleon wearing his great coat and boots, in oil with a narrow brass mount and original ebonised surround; with contemporary framing. Height 26…
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 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
Four Lady Portrait Miniatures, 19th Century and Later
A collection of four portrait miniatures, 19th century and later each depicting a portrait of a lady, in variously gilded and ebonised frames the largest 9 x 7.5 cm
1841 Watercolour Miniature Portrait Pair by A. Jaworsky
A pair of watercolour miniature portraits, each signed A. Jaworsky and dated 1841
19th Century Miniature Portrait Pair
A pair of framed 19th century miniature portraits, one inscribed verso 'Mr Bicknell, who was I believe, the originator of the Volunteer Movement in England', the other of a woman. Each 12.5 x 9.5 cm.
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
19th Century Rose Gold Miniature Portrait of Gentleman
Antique miniature portrait of a gentleman in rose gold frame, 19th century, 7.5 x 6 cm
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 French Hand Painted Miniature Portrait in Frame
A French hand painted miniature portrait, 19th century, remains inscription verso, frame 9 x 8 cm
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…
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
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