Marie Antoinette Miniature by Ida Calzolari
Ida Calzolari 1936- Marie Antoinette miniature after Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun 1755-1842, watercolour and gouache, signed center left, 18 cm x 6 cm
1900 Gold Memorial Locket with Hair and Miniature Portrait
Gold Memorial locket, circa 1900; the oval surround of scroll and foliate design centring a glazed compartment enclosing a lock of hair accented with seed pearls, the reverse with engraved hinged cover opening to reveal a miniature portrait, mounted in…
Portrait Miniatures: Historical Figures, Elegant Ladies, and Salon Scenes
A collection of six framed portrait miniatures, 19th and 20th century, including a salon scene, historical figures and elegant ladies, a half portrait of a gentleman in a landscape setting, with monogram, three works signed, 15.5 x 15.5 cm largest frame
Hand-painted Napoleon and Josephine portrait miniatures in gilt frames
A pair of early/mid 20th century hand painted portrait miniatures of Napoleon and Josephine, finely painted on mildly convex panels, in decorative gilt metal frames. Both signed with the initials 'Eb. Gb.' 17 x 14 cm.
Italian Hand-Painted Miniature Portraits in Ivory Frames
A pair Italian hand-painted miniature portraits in piano ivory frames, 20th century, 16 x 14 cm each overall
Floral Porcelain Miniature Painting in 9ct Gold Mount
A 9ct gold mounted oval miniature floral painting on porcelain, signed F. Burgess, early 20th century, 5.5 cm high
Mid-century Portrait Miniatures in Unique Frames
Two portrait miniatures, mid 20th century, a Gainsborough style lady with a plumed hat in a 'Piano key' tiled frame and an oval portrait of a young woman in 19th century attire in a pressed metal frame, 14.5 cm high, 10 cm wide
19th Century Ladies Vanity Collection
A collection of ladies vanity items, 19th century and later, comprising two metal ware boxes with decorative blue enamel medallions to the lids, a stone box with a portrait profile button, a slender mesh posy holder with carry chain and tassel…
Hand-Painted Lady Portrait Pendant in Gilt Frame (Vintage)
A vintage hand-painted miniature portrait of a lady in gilt metal oval pendant frame, housed in a plush fitted box, early 20th century, 8 x 6 cm
3 Male Portrait Miniatures in Frames
Three water colour portrait miniatures, late 19th century and early 20th century, all of male sitters, two presented in ebonized frames, the third in an oval brass frame, largest ebonized frame 13 x 11 cm
Embossed Sterling Silver Trinket Box with Miniature Portraits
Sterling silver lidded trinket box, stunning embossed box with crowned double eagle to lid with three framed hand painted portrait miniatures surrounded by multi colour stones to the edge, hallmarked London 1904
Hand-painted portrait miniatures in ivory tiled frames
Four hand painted portrait miniatures of women, early 20th century, including versions of the Mona Lisa and Gainsborough's Sarah Siddons, all housed in ivory tiled frames, the largest 6 cm long, frames: 12 cm high, 11 cm wide
Horseback Warriors: A Miniature Battle Scene
Hossein Fallahi (1938-) Battle scene with warriors on horseback miniature on ivory, 7 cm, by 17 cm
Gold-framed Turrell hand-painted portraits of Baron & Baroness Joicey
Good pair gold framed miniatures by Turrell hand painted portraits of the Baron & the Baroness Joicey by Charles James Turrell 1846-1932 signed Ct. The 15ct gold cases are inscribed verso with sitters name and title, and dated May 1910. Hallmarked London…
Early 20th Century Miniature Collection with Religious & Portrait Themes
Four various framed miniatures, early 20th century, 'The last Supper' & 'Our Saviour,' after Da Vinci; 'Saint Barbara,' after Raffaello; & a portrait of a young woman, signed 'Katz.', frames approx. 16 x 13 cm (each). Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney.
Gilt Framed Noble Lady Miniatures Collection
Three gilt framed miniature portraits of Noble ladys, 19th and 20th century, comprising a hand painted oval miniature in pierced filigree and ivory gilt frame, another signed silver with hand painted highlights and a print portrait in gilt frame, height…
Early 20th Century Portrait Miniature of Young Woman
An early 20th century portrait miniature of a young woman, in plaited hair in a bun, the gilt mounted frame with deep red velvet infill. 13 x 11 cm.
B. Edwell's Young Lady Miniature
A miniature, a young lady by B. Edwell circa 1920 signed B. Edwell, seated in an interior, her brown shingle cut hair dressed with a blue bandeau, wearing a sea green dress, with yellow flower at her waist, gilt metal frame, oval length 9.5 cm Provenance:…
Ellen White Self-Portrait Miniature, 1925
A miniature, a self portrait by Miss Ellen White circa 1925 signed and dated 1925, wearing a blue cap over her long brown plaits, a blue dress with a white lace collar, gilt metal frame, inscribed to reverse, oval length 8 cm Provenance: Estate of the…
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
Vintage Continental Miniature Paintings
Two vintage Continental miniature paintings of bucolic scenes, 20th century, Circular watercolours depicting a watermill scene, signed Grim, and two figures with a donkey signed Lancret, in matching wooden frames, height: 12.5 cm, width 12.5 cm
Mother and Child Miniature Portrait in Ivory Frame
Miniature, mother and child, portrait in ivoreen frame, 20th century, 8 x 7 cm overall
Mother and Daughter Miniature Portrait
An early 20th century miniature portrait of mother and daughter, watercolour, oval in ebonized papier mache frame. 23.5 x 25.5 cm
Early 20th Century Portrait Miniatures Pair
A pair of early 20th century portrait miniatures 22 cm x 21 cm
Lucy Clifford's Victorian Woman Miniature on Milk Glass
A portrait miniature on milk glass, of a Victorian woman, painted by Lucy Clifford, 1910. Image 10 x 7.2 cm
Edwardian Portrait Miniature of Young Lady 1905
A fine Edwardian portrait miniature of a young lady 1905, a delicate and refined watercolour half portrait of a young woman, marked a. Douglas 1905 to the image, also described as 'Anne L. Douglas, 53 Stanhope gardens, London Sw, No.2 portrait Study'…
Mary Stuart Portrait Miniature in Hilliard Style
A portrait miniature of Mary Stuart (Mary Queen of Scots), 20th century, an oval portrait in gouache and watercolour after a work by Nicholas Hilliard 1578, with apocryphal signature of Hilliard and housed in a decorative pierced and pressed metal frame,…
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…
Silver Gilt Miniature Frame in Morocco Leather Case (8 words)
A silver gilt portrait miniature frame, in Morocco leather and velvet display case, London 1920.
Antique Miniature Portraits in Wooden Frames
Two antique miniature portraits in wooden frames, early 20th century, a portrait of Queen Henrietta, wife of Charles I in an ebonised dish form frame, pencil inscription to reverse of image, and; a small, signed, half length portrait of a woman in a rose…
Fashionable Ladies in Gainsborough Style Dress Miniatures
A pair of portrait miniatures of Fashionable ladies, early to mid 20th century, featuring half length portraits of ladies in 18th century Gainsborough style dress with splendidly adorned hats, in matching dish form ebonised frames, height 12 cm, width 10…
Early Miniature Portraits from Private Collection
Two early miniatures. Hedwig Hona-Senft 1855-1923, portrait of an Elderly lady 10 x 7.5 cm; and Renard, young woman in fur stole 7.5 x 7.5 cm. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection,…
18th Century English Portrait Miniature of Gentleman
18th century English portrait miniature, portrait of a gentleman, wearing a black coat and white shirt, his brown hair worn in curls at the top of his head, watercolour on ivory, of oval form 6.3 x 4.8 cm, set within a brass oval frame with beaded border,…
Ivana Joli Fedeli's Lady Portrait Miniature in Elaborate Headdress
20th century portrait miniature, depicting a side portrait of lady wearing elaborate headdress and necklace, by Ivana Joli Fedeli, of oval form, 4.5 x 3 cm, in frame 14 x 12 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 &…
Edwardian Lady in Formal Dress Portrait Miniature
Edwardian portrait miniature, c.1910, portrait of a lady, in formal dress, tiara and three strand of pearls, signed P. Asti centre right, watercolour on ivory, of oval form 8.3 cm x 6.4 cm, set within a gilt frame accented with seed pearls, 10.5 cm x 8.7…
French Enamel Miniature Portrait Brooch, 1900
A French enamel miniature portrait brooch, circa 1900 4.5 cm high. Provenance: Pennybryn
Italian Miniature Portrait Paintings in Gilt Frames
A pair of Italian miniature portrait paintings in ivoreen and gilt metal frames, early to mid 20th century, 16 x 13.5 cm
Hand-painted Female Portrait Miniatures Collection
Three hand painted female portrait miniatures, 19th and 20th centuries, the first depicting the Empress Josephine, signed Fabry, framed and glazed. The second depicting Marie Antoinette, signed illegibly, framed and glazed. The third depicting a female,…
Miniature Portrait of the First Earl of Devon
A hand painted miniature portrait of the first Earl of Devon, after Nicholas Hilliard, 20th century, circa 1920, painted in the Elizabethan style, depicting Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon. Framed and glazed. The painting 9.8 cm x 7.7 cm, the frame 13…
Vintage Gainsborough-style Miniature Portrait Paintings
A pair of vintage miniature portrait paintings after Thomas Gainsborough, early 20th century, a portrait after 'Mrs Sarah Siddons', and a woman in a pink dress with a large plumed hat, both with facsimile signatures, housed in matching, intricately…
Antique Miniature Portrait Paintings in Brass Frames
Two antique miniature portrait paintings, 19th to 20th century, depicting a woman in a jewelled head dress and white and yellow medieval, style gown, and an 18th century style lady in country attire with a flower, decorated straw hat, both signed and…
Antique Miniature Portrait Paintings
Two antique miniature portrait paintings, 19th to 20th century, a portrait of a lady in a dark blue dress wearing a black short mantilla, dressed with a red flower, and a portrait of a woman wearing pearls, an ermine trimmed velvet cape over one shoulder,…
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…
Sterling Silver Miniature Portrait by Padgett Brothers
A sterling silver framed miniature portrait, C. 1900. Attributed to Charles and Walter Padgett, height 9 cm, width 6.5 cm
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).
Mid-Century Court Beauties: Signed Continental Miniatures
Continental portrait miniatures two, mid 20th century of court beauties in period costume style, one signed
Royal Miniature Beauties of the Mid-20th Century
Continental portrait miniatures two, mid 20th century of court beauties in period costume style, signed
Italian Court Beauties Miniatures, 20th Century, Signed
Pair of Italian portrait miniatures mid 20th century of court beauties in 18th period century style, signed
Italian Court Beauties Miniature Pair
Pair of Italian portrait miniatures mid 20th century, court beauties in the 18th century period style, marked on the reverse Artitalia 59
18th Century Blue Coat Gent Miniature Portrait on Ivory
An 18th century miniature portrait of a gent in a blue coat, painted on ivory and housed in a gold mount, 3.5 x 3 cm. Provenance: Christie's lot 197, 4th July 1994.
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)
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
British Portrait in Gold & Blue Enamel Frame
Beaumont, John Thomas Barber (British 1774-1841) portrait of a gentleman, possibly the Duke of Wellington. Unmarked gold & blue enamel frame (2 chips to the enamel); lock of hair verso, embellished with gold sheaves (partially detached) & mounted onto…
E. Corbouts-Ellis Portrait Miniature of Young Girl in Leather Case
Early 20th century portrait miniature, young girl signed E Corbouts-Ellis, leather case
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 &…
Enamelled Portrait Plaque with Brass Frame
Miniature portrait enamelled plaque, depicting early 20th century woman, with decorative brass and mother of pearl frame, height 20.5 cm
Framed Miniature Floral Still Lives by Boyd Waters and Copestier
Four framed miniature floral still Lives, 20th century, three signed Boyd Waters, the other in watercolour signed violet Copestier, largest 10.5 cm x 12.5 cm
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
Georgian Lady Portrait Miniature in Plumed Hat and Blue Gown
An antique portrait miniature of a woman early 20th century, the half portrait of an elegant attired Georgian lady in a plumed hat and a blue gown, in watercolours on ivory or ivorine, housed in a simple timber frame, height 12 cm, width 10 cm
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
Antique Portrait Miniature in Pinchbeck Frame
An antique portrait miniature in a pinchbeck frame, early 20th century, the oval portrait of a woman in watercolours upon ivory, lightly etched monogram, possibly Jchb, to left of image and housed in plain frame, with bail, length 8.5 cm, width 6.5 cm
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…
Ebony-framed Miniature Portraits of Young Women
A pair of portrait miniatures in ebonised hanging frames, mid 20th century, petite oval portraits of young women in watercolours housed in Georgian style ebonised frames with foliate hanging mounts and connected by a pale olive velvet green ribbon, length…
Anne Taylor Portrait Miniatures, 1960-61
Two Anne Taylor portrait miniatures, signed and dated 1960 & 1961, 7 cm x 6 cm (frames)
Miniature Portraits: Woman with Rose and Courtesans in Garden
Two miniatures. Portrait of young woman with rose; and Courtesans in a garden. Mid 20th century, both signed. Eight x 6.5 cm (each)
Empire-style Bronze Framed Lady Portrait Miniature
A portrait miniature in an Empire style bronze frame, circa 1950, an oval hand painted and signed portrait of a lady in 18th century attire with a plumed hat, housed within an oval bezel and cast rectangular frame with vegetal motifs and a pierced crest…
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
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)
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…
Milkmaid Miniature in Faux Frame
A miniature painting of a Milkmaid, an oval miniature after Jean Baptiste Greuze's 1780 painting of a milkmaid and donkey, in a faux tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl frame; with a 1989 Moorland Galleries receipt, United Kingdom, for £290. Height 14.5 cm,…
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…
Four Court Beauties: Miniature Ivory Collection
A collection of four miniatures on ivory of court beauties in ivory frames, various signatures, early 20th century, largest 13 x 13 cm
Miniature Paintings in Ivory Frames
Two miniature paintings in ivory frames, 20th century, two finely painted oval miniatures, one of an older Dutch woman in 17th century attire with a lace bonnet and Elizabethan collar, and a Regency styled younger woman, both signed and housed in ivory…
Miniature Portrait in Sterling Silver Frame
Early miniature portrait. Young woman. In hallmarked sterling silver frame (Birmingham 1915). Portrait possibly 18th century.Provenance: Purchased Christies sale 2-3-05.
Piano Lady Portrait Miniature
A piano key portrait miniature of a lady, late 19th/early 20th century, 19 x 17 cm
Cosway's Mozart Portrait Miniatures in Gilt Frames
A pair of early/mid 20th century portrait miniatures in gilt glass frames of Mozart and his companion, in formal dress, signed Cosway
Regal Lady Miniature by Downey Brothers
William & Daniel Downey (British, c1860-1900s), An Edwardian miniature of a regal lady, facing right with diamond tiara and pearl necklace, signed DOWNEY, oval on ivory, sterling silver frame, London 1903, 6 x 4.7 cm, William and Daniel Daniel were…
Antique Signed Miniature of Fashionable Woman
A signed antique miniature on ivory, early 20th century, the finely painted image of a woman fashionably attired in the manner of Gainsborough with a rose and feather plumed straw hat and diaphanous clothing in pastel hues, signed 'Belle' and housed in a…
Hand-Coloured Portrait of Gentleman by Oborne London
20th century hand coloured portrait miniature, of a gentleman, frame marked OBORNE LONDON
Miniature Portrait in Gilt Frame and Leather Travel Case
A miniature portrait painting in gilt metal oval frame, housed in embossed leather folding travel case, early 20th century. Frame 6.5 x 7.5 cm
Louis XV Ivory Miniature Court Beauties, 20th Century
A pair of Louis XV style piano key ivory miniatures of the court beauties, 20th century
Miniature Portraits Collection: 19th-20th Century
Three miniature portraits, two photographic and one painted on ivory, late 19th-early 20th century. Largest 5 x 6.5 cm
Mid-century Portrait Miniature by Lisa de Montfort
A fine portrait miniature, mid 20th century, attributed to Lisa de Montfort, b. 1906, in oil, a delicate and sensitively rendered portrait of Margaret Hamilton, wife of David William Hamilton, and set within a brass frame in a velvet and leather display…
Miniature Portrait of Saint Fabiola in Ivory Frame
A Potrait miniature on ivory of Saint Fabiola, German, circa 1900. A typical depiction housed in ivory and tortoise shell frame with gilt metal mount
Napoleon & Josephine Miniatures on Ivory
After Gros, Antoine-Jean Napoleon & Josephine. 20th century Miniatures on ivory (2) 8.5 x 6.5 cm (each)
Baxter Prints: Prince & Princess of Prussia, 1858
A pair of Baxter prints, the Prince & Princess of Prussia, 1858, in the oil colour print process patented by Baxter, and depicting Prince Frederick William of Prussia and the Princess Royal, Princess of Prussia (Queen Victoria's eldest daughter)…
Miniature Military Encampment on Ivory Frame
20th century miniature painting military encampment, signed, painted on ivory in ivory frame
Miniature Portrait of Gentleman, c1805
English school c1805 miniature of a gentleman by W. P. Gladdon, unsigned, painted on ivory, gilt metal frame, Ex Phillips July 1990
Italian Ivory Miniature Portrait, 20th Century
Miniature portrait in ivory frame, Italian 20th century. 8 x 9.5 cm overall
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
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
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
Miniature Women: Watercolor and Ivory Portraits
Miniature portraits: watercolour portrait of a girl c1920s; and 2 Italian portraits of women in ivory and ivoreen frames, mid 20th century.
Maria Therese Miniature Portrait on Ivory
Miniature portrait of Maria Therese on ivory. Provenance: Grafton Galleries Antiques July 1997
1922 Baby Portrait Miniature by S.P. Andrew
A cased baby portrait miniature acrylic on card, signed S.P. Andrew 1922. Height 10.5 cm
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