Miniatures signed by the artist, 17th century and later

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

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,…

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 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…

Georgian framed portrait miniature portrait of a lady, signed lower right, in original japanned frame, with brass acorn and oak leaf hook, height 7.5 cm approx, image .

20th century painted ivory double portrait, miniatures, signed Franz Xaver Winterhalter, both depicting empress Elisabeth of Austria, on a felt ivory and faux tortoise shell frame, 25.5 cm x 16 cm (including frame)

Two portrait miniatures, depicting Napoleon, signed 'M . Huber', and possibly the Duke of Wellington, signed 'Fuger', watercolour and gouache, oval 8 x 6 cm, in bone frames 14 x 11 and 14 x 12 cm. (2)

Antique framed portrait miniature circular painted portrait of a woman on ivory, signed, in original ebonised frame, height 5 cm image.

Profile of the Virgin Mary: Antique Hand-Painted Ivory Portrait

An antique miniature portrait of the Virgin Mary in profile, hand-painted on ivory, 19th/20th century, signed lower right (illegible), 8 x 6.5 cm overall

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

Signed Ivory Miniature: Woman in Ivory Frame (13 x 12cm)

An ivory framed miniature of a woman, signed lower right 13 x 12 cm

Ivory Lady: Hil Signed Miniature in Ivory Frame (12cm)

An ivory framed miniature of a lady, signed Hil bottom right, height 12 cm

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

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

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 Miniature of Young Woman by N. Magnus

A Victorian portrait miniature, on ivory, depicting a young woman in Victorian dress. In metal period frame with signs of previous gilding. Signed N Magnus. 8.2 x 6.2 cm

Miniatures and Butterfly Wing Picture from 19th/20th Century

Two miniatures and a butterfly wing picture, 19th/20th century comprising one of a young woman bust-length, probably late Georgian and on ivory, in a dish form ebonised frame, another circular of Jane, Countess of Harrington seated, signed 'Sorel', in a…

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.

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'

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

Vintage Hand Painted Miniatures of Ladies on Ivory

A suite of four vintage hand painted and signed miniatures of ladies on ivory in gilt trimmed ivory frames, height 14.5 cm

German Ivory Portrait Miniature of Woman Holding Fruit Platter

German ivory portrait miniature, of rectangular form, depicting a finely dressed woman with jewels holding a platter of fruit in an interior scene with window view of mountains, signed H.D lower right, mounted in a rectangular bone and ebony inlaid frame,…

Anna Kaula: Blue Gown Portrait Miniature

Italian portrait miniature, finely painted depicting lady 'Anna Kaula' in blue gown with jewellery signed mid left

Feathered Lady: Italian Portrait Miniature

Italian portrait miniature, depicting fine lady in feathered hat and shawl, signed mid right

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.

Signed Miniature Portrait of a Woman in a Frame

A framed miniature portrait of a woman, signed bottom right (14 cm x 12.5 cm

Floral Lady Portrait by Weber and Right

Portrait miniature, framed, hand painted, depicting lady in floral plume hat and collared dress, signed Weber and Right

Pre-Raphaelite Woman Portrait on Ivory Table Box

A small ivory table box with a pre-Raphaelite portrait miniature set to the top, of a woman with long red hair, signed indistinctly Bic.., circular, diameter 6.4 cm

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

Signed Ivory Portrait of Woman in Burgundy Robe

Antique signed portrait miniature on ivory portrait of a woman in Burgundy robe, signed M. Very ?, painted on ivory, in early brass frame with decorative pediment, height 10 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…

Belle Epoque Woman Portrait Miniature by Roland

A portrait miniature painted on ivory of a woman in Belle Epoque dress signed Roland, circular in gilt metal frame with ribbon surmount and easel back, diameter 5.5 cm

Antique Miniature Portrait of King Charles I by Van Dyck

King Charles I antique miniature portrait, signed lower right 'Van Dyck', 12 x 10 cm overall

Hand-painted King George III miniature portrait by E.M. White

King George III hand-painted miniature portrait signed lower right 'E.M. White', 9.5 x 7.5 cm overall

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…

Antique Portrait Miniature of British Naval Gent by Abel

An antique portrait miniature of a British naval gent, signed 'Abel' Diameter 6 cm. In square bird's eye maple frame. 12.8 x 12.8 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

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 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

18th Century Lady Portrait Miniatures in Inlaid Frames

Two portrait miniatures, each of an eighteenth century lady, bust length, one signed 'Parin' in a mother of pearl inlaid tortoiseshell and ivory frame, the other indistinctly signed in a red velvet frame, length 12 cm, width 10 cm, and smaller

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…

Miniature Portrait of Lady in Blue Dress

A miniature, a lady possibly Princess of Lichtenstein, signed indistinctly possibly Robert Krauss, after Moritz Michael Daffinger, her dark hair in ringlets adorned with pink roses, wearing a blue dress, seated in an interior, a landscape to dexter,…

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…

1699 Miniature Portrait of Gentleman by Forster

A miniature, a miniature of a gentleman by Thomas Forster, signed and dated 1699 lower right, plumbago on vellum, with long curling hair, wearing a day gown and cravat, oval turned wood frame. length 11 cm Provenance: Estate of the late Estelle Gould

German Ivory Portrait Miniature of Woman with Fruit Platter

Italian Lady Portrait Miniature in Gilt Frame

Framed Italian portrait miniature, of rectangular form, depicting a lady, signed centre right, in gilt timber frame, 11.5 x 9 cm (frame)

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

Rafael Barradas Miniature Portrait Set

Rafael Barradas (Uruguay, Spain, 1890-1923), two miniature portraits, watercolour and pencil, signed upper right, Barradas, framing label verso from Montevideo, 6.5 x 6.5 cm each, frames 11 x 11 cm overall

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

French Napoleonic Military Meeting Miniature in Ornate Frame

Hand painted miniature, French hand painted miniature on ivory, depicting Napolean and officers at military meeting in wooden and brass ornate frame, signed by the artist Tony. 7.5 x 9.5 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…

Jasmine's Hand-Painted Ivory Miniatures

Hand painted miniatures on ivory, one signed 'Jasmine', length 8 cm and 5.5 cm

Courtly Woman Portrait by P. Pence

Antique framed portrait miniature portrait of a woman in court dress, signed lower right by P. Pence, ?, in ebonised frame, with brass acorn fixing, height 7.5 cm image.

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

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.

Vintage Miniature Paintings in Walnut and Metal Frames

Two vintage miniature paintings, a portrait miniature roundel of Rembrandt housed in a burr walnut frame, and an oval rococo romantic scene signed Lancet set within a diagonal pressed metal frame with a border of plain and floral painted ivory tiles,…

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

Anne Taylor Signed Portrait Miniature in Tortoiseshell Frame

Tortoiseshell framed signed portrait miniature portrait of a woman, signed Anne Taylor, in oval shaped tortoiseshell frame, height 8 cm.

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.

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

Napoleon Miniature Portrait in Brass Frame

A hand painted portrait miniature, of Napoleon Bonaparte on ivory or milk glass, signed, in decorative brass frame with stand.

Venus and Cupid Miniature Painting

A miniature painting of Venus, a watercolour miniature roundel depicting Venus with cupid in the manner of Francois Boucher, but later, and housed in a square wooden frame with a gilt bronze bezel, signed, possibly Barroel, height 14.5 cm, width 14 cm.

Antique Portrait Miniature by Leroy in Gilded Frame

An exquisite antique portrait miniature of a young lady with plaited hair and fur lined pink jacket, hand painted on ivory and signed Leroy, mounted in a gilded pierced wire work frame

Signed Tortoiseshell Portrait Miniature of Lady

Antique signed portrait miniature on tortoiseshell portrait of a Lady, signed C. JENNIR lower right, in a tortoiseshell frame, with inset/applied silver decoration verso, diameter 8 cm.

Late Victorian Portrait Miniatures by Ernest Rinzi

A pair of late Victorian portrait miniatures by Ernest Rinzi (British 1836-1909), the lady and gent finely detailed and signed by the artist in gilt and blue enamel frame, the glazed back panels with watered silk. Oval. Height 6.3 cm. Note: Rinzi born…

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…

Goethe Portrait Miniature by Stieler in Ivory Frame

An antique portrait miniature of Johan Wolfgang Von Goethe, after the 1828 portrait of the writer and statesman by Joseph Karl Stieler, and housed in a ivory tile and ebonised timber frame, miniature also signed Stieler, but later, height 14 cm, width 12…

M. Pefil Miniature Ivory Portrait

Miniature portrait. Signed 'M. Pefil.' on ivory. Nb: export ivory restrictions. 27 x 23 cm including. Frame

Adrienne Lecouvreurs: Hand Painted Portrait Miniature

French hand painted portrait miniature, of oval form, depicting Adrienne Lecouvreurs in a maroon dress and green shawl, holding a flaming torch, signed upper right, 6 x 5 cm, set in a carved wooden frame, 10 x 8.5 cm

Silva's Leda and Swan: Ivory Miniature in Gilt Frame

Late 19th century painted ivory miniature, depicting Leda and the swan, signed Silva, of rectangular form, set within a gilt frame, 7 x 9 cm

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…

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

Handpainted Miniature by Mary in Ivory Frame

An ivory framed handpainted miniature signed Mary frame size 12.5 cm x 14 cm

Ross' Miniature Portrait of Young Girl in White Dress

Sir William Charles Ross (British 1794-1860) young girl in a white dress, miniature portrait, signed lower right, Ross, height 6 cm

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 Gentleman Portrait Miniature by M. de Bade

19th century French portrait miniature, portrait of a gentleman, depicted seated wearing a navy blue coat and white stock, signed M de Bade lower right, watercolour on ivory, of oval form 8.8 cm x 7 cm, set in a rectangular wooden frame, 13.5 cm x 11.5 cm

Hand painted portrait miniature of a lady in maroon dress

Antique hand painted portrait miniature, of oval form, depicting a lady in maroon dress off the shoulders, with brown curly hair, signed Keller centre right, 9 cm x 7 cm, set in an ivory frame, 14 cm x 12 cm

French Miniature Portrait Pair in Gilt Frames, 19th Century

A pair of French miniature portraits of ladies signed R. Reynol, 19th century, in carved gilt wood frames, the frames 12 x 10 cm overall

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,…

Signed K Adams Oval Lady Miniature in Frame

Framed oval miniature of lady, 9.5 cm high, 7 cm wide, signed K Adams

Portrait Miniature by Samuel John Stump

Samuel John stump (1778-1863) portrait miniature of a gentleman facing right, wearing a black coat with a white jabot, signed J stump pinx, in a gilded mount and leather case, inscribed in ink verso 'S J stump Pinxt, no. 7 Burlington gardens London 1821 7…

18th Century Ivory Portrait Miniature Box

Late 18th century portrait miniature box and cover of cylindrical form, painted with a scene of a lady reclining in ivory, signed, raised on four ivory bun feet, diameter 14 cm

Hand Painted Portrait Miniature of Young Girl, Signed

Framed hand painted portrait miniature, of oval form depicting a young girl, signed, height 6 cm

French Lady Portrait Miniature in Ivory Frame

Good 19th century French portrait miniature, of oval form, depicting a lady in period dress with jewellery and headpiece, signed centre right, height 8 cm, set in an ivory frame, of rectangular form, 14.5 x 12 cm (frame)

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…