Antique Victorian portrait and other miniatures - price guide and values

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

Edwardian Ivory Portrait Miniature of Lady in Lace Bonnet

Good Edwardian ivory portrait miniature, of oval form, decorated with a portrait of a lady wearing a lace bonnet, in three quarter sinister, signed L.B and dated 1900, set within a fine beaded frame, within a gilt wood framed, diameter 5 cm (portrait)

Late 19th Century Lady Miniature Portrait in Frame

A framed miniature portrait of a lady, late 19th century 8.5 x 7 cm

19th Century English Oval Miniature Portrait of Lady Ancaster

An oval miniature portrait on ivory of lady Ancaster, probably English 19th century 10 x 8 cm including frame

Tortoiseshell-framed European woman miniature painting

A European miniature painting of a woman housed in an antique, tortoiseshell inlaid brass frame, 19th century, the oval watercolour half portrait of a woman in 18th century attire in a brass frame inlaid with tortoiseshell decoration in the form of a bird…

Miniature Portrait of Man in Blue Jacket, 19th Century

English school, (19th century), a miniature portrait of a man in a blue jacket, watercolour on ivory, original oval lacquer frame, new glass, 9 x 7.5 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

Portrait Miniature of Young Man, 1827

English school (Rhg), (19th century) England, a portrait miniature of a young man 1827, watercolour on ivory, Initialled & dated lower left, 7 x 5 cm

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 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

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…

Victorian Hand Painted Portrait Miniature on Brass Frame

Victorian hand painted portrait miniature, in brass frame mounted on a velvet stand, 12 cm x 10 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

19th Century Portrait Miniatures in Mother of Pearl Frames

Set of five 19th century framed portrait miniatures, depicting an image of Raphael, Michelangelo and portraits, each one of rectangular form, with chamfered corners and gold surrounds, set within a mother of pearl frame, 23 cm x 13.5 cm

1837 European Portrait Miniatures of Woman and Gent by Koster

Pair early 19th century portrait miniatures, European woman & gent, titled to reverse Koster, 1837

19th Century Boy Portrait Miniature in Case

19th century portrait miniature, young boy, cased

Reverse Plaited Beauty

Early 19th century portrait miniature, young woman with reverse hair plait, gold 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 &…

Late 19th Century Hand-painted Portrait Miniature in Wooden Frame

Portrait miniature late 19th century, handpainted of a young lady, in cased wooden frame, 8.5 x 7 cm, (with frame 20 x 17 cm)

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.

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.

19th Century Shell Frames with Miniature Portraits

A pair of shell encrusted frames and two portrait miniatures, early 19th century, the watercolour on ivory portraits depicting Georgian ladies housed in oval brass and copper frames, the largest portrait 9 cm.

Victorian Gentleman Oval Portrait in Brass Frame

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

Miniature Ivory Picture Frames, 19th Century

A pair of miniature pictures in piano ivory frames, 19th century, 13.5 x 11 cm

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'…

Lady Harrington Portrait Miniature, 19th Century

A fine portrait miniature of lady Harrington, 19th century, unsigned, a rectangular half portrait of the aristocratic sitter attired in a white, ruffled gown and strands of pearls, in watercolours on ivory, and housed in a brass easel back frame with…

19th Century Lady Portrait Miniature in Watercolour

An early 19th century portrait miniature of a young lady watercolour on paper.

Hamilton's Return

A 19th century miniature oil on tin, circular, entitled verso 'La retour de la Campagne, d'apres Hamilton'. Diameter 13 cm

Continental Miniature Portraits on Ivory, 19th Century

Two Continental miniature portraits on ivory, 19th century, the first depicting an angel, in an ebonised frame. The other a portrait of Marie Leszczynska, wife of Louis XV, in a gilt metal frame, the largest 8.8 cm x 6.8 cm (not including frame)

Mughal Miniature Portraits of Raj Emperors and Consorts

A group of six Mughal portrait miniatures, late 19th to early 20th century, oval half portraits of three raj emperors and their consorts in jewel like watercolours with gilt enrichments upon ivory panels, height 7 cm, width 6 cm

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

Victorian Portrait Miniature of Formal Dressed Gentleman

A Victorian portrait miniature of a man, late 19th century, the oval portrait of formally dressed older gentleman in a semi profile pose, in watercolours upon ivory, initials F or Eb to right of image, and housed in a plain brass frame with bail, length 7…

Antique Continental Porcelain Miniature Portrait of Female Saint

An antique painted Continental porcelain miniature portrait, 19th century, possibly of Berlin manufacture, impressed mark 15, the serene profile image of a female saint upon a sombre ground and housed in a floral pinchbeck frame with bail, length 8.5 cm,…

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…

Signed portrait miniature of Georgiana Cavendish by Cosway

A signed portrait miniature of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, 19th to early 20th century, signed Cosway, (Richard 1742-1840) but after, an opposite half portrait of a work originally by Thomas Gainsborough painted in 1787, in watercolours on…

French Portrait Miniature of Michel Ney, Duke and Marshall

19th century French portrait miniature of Michel Ney (1769-1815) known as Le Rougeaud, le brave des Braves by Napoleon and his men, also Duke of Elchingen, 1st Prince of Moskva and Marshall of the Empire, later executed on his own order to fire, framed,…

19th Century Lady Portrait Miniature by F.G. Green

Framed mid 19th century portrait miniature, by F.G. Green, c.1840, depicting a lady in ace bonnet and blue dress, 19 x 13.5 cm

Napoleon Portrait Miniature, 19th Century

19th century painted portrait miniature, of circular form, depicting Napoleon in three quarter sinister, diameter 6 cm

Victoria's Regal Miniature Portrait on Verandah

Victorian portrait miniature, featuring a full standing portrait of Queen Victoria, depicted on verandah in full regalia, framed, length 7.5 cm

19th Century Portrait Miniature and Carved Wood Boxes

Two 19th century boxes and covers, one set with central portrait miniature, with roped border, the other in carved and turned wood

Portrait Miniature of Prince Charlotte on Ivory

Good 19th century portrait miniature of Prince Charlotte of Wales, on ivory, in three quarter sinister, with feathered hat, lace dress, fur coat in oval frame, height 7 cm

19th Century Black Feathered Hat Portrait Miniature

Fine 19th century portrait miniature, in three quarter sinister, dressed in black feather hat, with ivorine surround and gilt ribboned crest rail, height 9 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.

Thelma McDonald Portrait Miniature on Ivory

19th century portrait miniature on ivory, oval form, decorated with a woman in three quarter sinister, 'Thelma McDonald, London', set within a black lacquer frame, with acorn mount, 14.5 cm x 12.5 cm

19th Century Garden Girl Portrait Miniature

An early 19th century portrait miniature of a young girl, she stands in a garden setting holding a watering can and a garden tool, reverse painted on glass, in oval gilt frame. 13.5 x 11.3 cm

19th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature on Ivory

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

19th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature

A 19th century portrait miniature of a gent, oval form. 7 x 5 cm

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

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.

Brass-framed Queen Elizabeth Miniatures by H Chr H

Portrait miniatures, two, young Queen Elizabeth and other, in brass frames, signed H Chr H, 1901 and 1903, height 11 cm

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

Victorian Lady Miniature Portrait in Ornate Frame

Victorian framed portrait miniature of a lady, 6.5 cm X 4 cm

Early 20th Century Portrait Miniature of Man in 19th Century Dress

A portrait miniature of a man, early 20th century, portrait in oil of a man in early 19th century dress, height 9 cm, width 7.5 cm, (miniature only)

Antique Mary Queen of Scots Portrait Miniature

An antique portrait miniature of Mary Queen of Scots, 19th century, in opaque watercolours on ivory and depicting the Queen in ermine trimmed black robes, height 9.5 cm, width 7 cm, (miniature only)

Victorian Lady Portrait Miniature in Timber Frame

Victorian framed lady portrait miniature, in timber frame, 12 cm x 9.5 cm

Gentleman Miniature Portrait in Gilded Frame

A 19th century miniature portrait, of a gentleman, set in a gilded frame. 4 x 4 cm

Victorian Lady Portrait Miniature in Timber Frame

Victorian framed lady portrait miniature, in timber frame, 12 cm X9.5 cm

Victorian Lady Portrait Miniature in Ornate Frame

Victorian framed lady portrait miniature, 14 cm X 10 cm

Gilt-framed Victorian Lady Portrait by Harrys

Victorian gilt framed lady portrait miniature, signed Harrys, 9.5 cm X 8 cm

Victorian Pearl Portrait Miniature in Filigree Frame

Victorian filigree framed lady portrait miniature, with seed pearl decoration, the other side gilt metal initials, 7.5 cm X 7.5 cm

Victorian Lady Portrait Miniature in Silver Frame

Victorian silver framed lady portrait miniature, 6.5 cm X 4 cm

Three Young Women

Mid 19th century portrait miniature of young woman with two others

Late 19th Century Military Portrait Miniature

A fine late 19th century portrait miniature on milk glass panel, showing a military gent with high collar and cravat, palm trees and tents in the background. 'Lt. James Nesbitt, died 1834-5' written on reverse of glass panel. In circular frame with gilt…

Hill Portrait Miniature, Signed Hvu, 1864

A portrait miniature, Miss Anne Hill, signed Hvu, 1864, in ebonised timber frame

Gentleman Portrait Miniature, 1841

A portrait miniature, of a gentleman in a blue coat and red Necktie, 1841, painted on card (faded), in circular marble frame

Victorian Lady Portrait Miniature in Gold Oval Frame

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

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)

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)

Edward Fischer's Portrait Miniature of Lily Appleton, 1904

An Australian portrait miniature by Edward Fischer, Geelong, circa 1900, the hand painted miniature of a lady in a seed pearl frame, with engraved inscription to reverse ' Lily Appleton, March 7th, 1904', stamped 'E.Fischer/15ct' in an associated gilt and…

Signed 19th Century Ivory Miniature of Young Girl

An antique signed and framed ivory miniature, 19th century, the circular miniature of a young girl with long curly hair and a Gainsborough style feathered hat, shawl and fur muff; signed to side, in a dish form squared ebonised frame, height 14 cm, width…

Victorian Nobleman Miniature Portrait - 9cm Oval

A Victorian miniature portrait of a nobleman, oval. Height 9 cm.

1841 Watercolour Miniature Portrait Pair by A. Jaworsky

A pair of watercolour miniature portraits, each signed A. Jaworsky and dated 1841

Georgian Woman Portrait Miniature

A Georgian portrait miniature of a woman, early 19th century, the oval portrait in watercolour on ivory of a finely dressed woman in a lace embellished light blue dress with plumage in her hair, in a gilt washed frame. Length 5.5 cm. Width 4.5 cm

19th Century Ivory Miniatures in Burr Walnut Frames

Two 19th century ivory miniatures, one signed Kohl, the other Waller, in inset oval burr walnut frames, frame 16 x 14 cm

Regency Woman with Ruby Necklace

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

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…

Late 19th Century Italian Oval Miniature Portrait in Frame

An oval miniature portrait, Italian, late 19th century, frame 15 x 13 cm

Antique Ivory Maiden Miniature in Empire Bronze Frame

A signed antique ivory miniature of classical Maidens, 19th century, the two animated maidens in draped and flowing attire in pastel amber colours in a woodland setting; signed on the right hand signed, Suca? and housed in a fine Empire style bronze frame…

Victorian Hand Painted Miniature Portrait in Ivory Frame

Victorian signed hand painted portrait miniature, of a young lady, in ivory piano key frame with decorative brass edges and corners, 10 cm x 10 cm approx

Victorian Hunting Scene Ivory Frame Miniature Portrait

Victorian signed hand painted portrait miniature, of a hunting scene, in an ivory piano key frame, 11 cm x 13 cm approx

Victorian Hand Painted Portrait Miniature in Ivory Frame

Victorian signed hand painted portrait miniature, of a young lady, in a ivory piano key frame with etched floral corners, 12.5 cm x 11 cm approx

Victorian Lady Opalotype Miniature Portrait in Gilt Frame

Antique framed opalotype miniature portrait of a Victorian lady on milk glass with painted detail within a gilt metal frame 8 cm high, 5.5 cm

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

Early 19th Century Miniature Portrait of Justina Dales

A miniature portrait of a lady, painted on ivory, early 19th century, pen inscription verso 'Justina Dales, 1808', 11 x 7.5 cm

19th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature in Leather Case

19th century portrait miniature of a young gentleman in leather box case

19th Century Woman Portrait Miniature in Gold Pendant

Early 19th century portrait miniature portrait of young woman in gold pendant mount

Blue Enamel Portrait of Young Woman in Silver Frame

Early 19th century portrait miniature portrait of a young woman, reverse plain royal blue enamel panel in later sterling silver frame

Chased Gold Portrait of Young Lady

Early 19th century portrait miniature portrait of a young lady, reverse hair panel in finely chased gold plated mount

Late Victorian Miniature Portrait of Young Gentleman on Ivory Panel

A late Victorian miniature watercolour portrait painting on ivory panel of a young gentleman. In gilt wood frame. Image 8.5 x 6.5 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 image with gilt metal mount in black ebonised frame with grape hanger. Image 8.5 x 7 cm

Victorian Portrait Miniature by Henrietta Stocks, 1854

Victorian hand painted portrait miniature 'John Stocks Esq, Painted By Affectionate Daughter Henrietta Stocks - Or Macnair, By Her Presented to His Grand Daughter Margaret Whyte - Or Thomaldon, & to Her Family, Edinburgh May 1854', 17 cm x 15 cm (frame)