Antique 19th century portrait and other miniatures - price guide and values

Miniature Madonna by S. Manunta, 19th Century

Miniature Madonna portrait painted on ivory, signed S. Manunta, 19th century. 7 x 9 cm

Miniature Portrait of Bebe Stuart by Gardelli

A Miniature painting of 'Bebe Stuart' 19th century, signed to the reverse Gardelli, the miniature is from the famous painting by Anthony Van Dyke of one of Charles the 1st of England's children, 6 x 4.5 cm

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…

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

Mrs. Creighton, 19th Century English Portrait Miniature

19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of a lady, depicted in a blue dress with white lace collar and bonnet, inscribed 'Mrs Creighton, she was Mrs.C.D.Blair's mother & Jane M. Gordon's grandmother,' watercolour on ivory, of rectangular form 9…

Antique Watercolour Miniatures of Gentlemen

Three antique watercolour miniatures of Gentlemen, early to later 19th century, English and Italian, comprising a gentleman in a frock coat with a white ruffled shirt signed, Ford, an Italian portrait of a man in a blue frock coat with black cravat,…

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.

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

Gentleman Portrait on Ivory by Fanny Jacquier

Fanny Jacquier (b.1845), portrait of a gent, painted on ivory, 5.5 x 4.5 cm

Enamelled gold-framed portrait miniature of young boy

An early 19th century gold and enamelled framed portrait miniature of a young boy, hand painted, with red checks, the oval frame with blue enamel ribbons, the reverse with wedged fittings and central plaited hair locket, height 4.8 cm.

Regency Lady in Pearls: Miniature Portrait on Copper

A Regency miniature portrait of a lady in pearls, early 19th century painted on copper 11.5 cm x 9.5 cm

French School Pencil Miniature of Gentleman in Gilt Frame

Antique early 19th century French school, pencil miniature of a gent, mounted in fine antique gilt frame, approx 32 cm x 26 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

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

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…

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

George III Enamel Snuff Box with Gilt Mounts

A George III gilt metal mounted and faux guilloche enamel portrait miniature snuff box and cover, English, early 19th century, approx. 5 cm long

Georgian Lady Reading in Garden Miniature Portrait

A small Georgian hand painted miniature portrait, circa 1800, depicting a lady reading in a garden setting, finely painted on ivory, framed and glazed. The painting 5.5 cm x 4.8 cm, the frame 10.7 cm x 10 cm

Nobleman in Scarlet Uniform: Portrait Miniature

Early 19th century portrait miniature of nobleman on ivory wearing scarlet uniform, blue sash with possible breast garter star, hair panel to reverse

Gentleman with Measuring Instrument Miniature

European school, early 19th century miniature of a gentleman holding measuring instrument, painted on ivory, vulcanite frame

19th Century Miniature Gentleman on Ivory

English school, 19th century miniature of a gentleman painted on ivory, ebonised frame

Blue-dressed Lady Portrait Miniature, French, 1820

A gilt framed portrait miniature of a lady, French, circa 1820, wearing a blue dress with a lace bodice, within an oval frame, 6 cm high

Mrs. Thomas Hall, Portrait Miniature by W. Hudson (1819)

Hudson, William (British school, active C.1820), Mrs Thomas Hall (attributed), portrait miniature, rectangular watercolour on ivory, depicting Mrs hall, dressed in a lace trimmed mauve gown, signed and dated W. Hudson 1819 upper, right, housed in a…

Pair of 1810 Army Officer Portrait Miniatures in Gilt Frames

Good pair gilt framed portrait miniatures each a Portrait of an Army Officer, signed DAVID, and dated 1810, centre right, in matching decorative gilded frames with ribbon form pediments, 9.5 cm x 7 cm approx, each image.

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

19th Century Naval Officer Miniature on Ivory

English school, early 19th century miniature of a naval officer painted on ivory, ebonised frame

19th Century Portrait Miniature of La Duchesse de la Balliere

A gilt framed portrait miniature of a lady, 19th century, the figure painted in supplicant pose and inscribed verso 'La Duchesse de la Balliere', within an ornate pierced and carved giltwood frame, the miniature 8 cm high

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…

Collection of Six Lady Portrait Miniatures in Gilt Frames

A collection of six portrait miniatures, 19th century and later each painted with a portrait of a lady, gilt and ebonised frames the largest 12.6 cm by 9.4 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

Mackenzie Matriarch and Daughter: 1869 Portrait Miniature

Artist unknown, antique portrait miniature of the Mackenzie matriarch, along with her daughter, dated 1869, mounted in original antique frame of the period

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…

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…

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…

19th Century Miniature Portrait of Gentleman on Ivory

English school, 19th century miniature of a gentleman painted on ivory, ebonised frame

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 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.

Marie Antoinette Portrait Miniature on Ivory

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

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

"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)

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

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)

Regency Gentleman Miniature Portrait, circa 1820

A Regency period miniature portrait of a gentleman, circa 1820, 12 x 10 cm overall

Portrait Miniature: Lady in Black with Fur Stole

English school, circa 1830, portrait miniature of a lady in a black dress with fur stole, oil on board, in folding case, 19 cm x 14 cm, case 22 cm x 17 cm

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.

Antique Miniature Portraits in Pinchbeck Frames

A pair of framed antique miniature portraits, 19th century, delicate water colour portraits of ladies in antique dress enclosed by pinchbeck engine turned mounts and frames, housed in tooled and decoratively pressed cases, height 12 cm, width 9.5 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…

19th Century Lady in White and Pink

19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of a lady, depicted in white dress with pink shawl draped over one shoulder, with brown curly hair and rosy complexion, watercolour on ivory, of rectangular form 8 cm x 6.5 cm, set behind glass in a hinged…

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

1835 European School Miniature Pair of Ladies on Ivory

Pair of European school miniatures, 1835 of two ladies possibly Spanish with elaborate head combs, painted on ivory, ebonised frames (2)

19th Century Gentleman Miniature by J.W. Childe

English school, early 19th century miniature of a gentleman signed J W Childe, painted on ivory, ebonised frame

19th Century Naval Officer Miniature Painting in Ebonised Frame

English school, 19th century miniature of a naval officer painted on paper, ebonised frame

Hand-painted Lady in Brass Frame

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

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.

"Polish Nobleman" Miniature Portrait by A. Fraustadt, 1872

A framed miniature portrait, signed A Fraustadt and dated 1872, labelled verso 'Polish Nobleman' and with German retailer's label, 10 x 7 cm in ornate gilded wood 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

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

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

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

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,…

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

19th Century Gentleman Miniature Portrait on Ivory

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

Antique Ivory Lady Portraits in Gilt Frames

Pair of antique miniatures on ivory portraits of ladies in gilt frames, circa 1860, 10.7 cm x 9.2 cm frames

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)

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)

Porcelain Miniature: 19th Century Gypsy Girl Portrait

A miniature portrait of a gypsy girl painted on porcelain, German, 19th century. 12.5 x 10 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…

Early 19th Century Miniature Gentleman Portrait

English school, early 19th century miniature of a gentleman painted on ivory, gilt metal & ebonised frame

Feathered Lady: English School Miniature (19th Century)

English school miniature, early 19th century of a lady wearing elaborate feathered turban, painted on ivory, ebonised frame

19th Century Lady in White Bonnet Portrait Miniature

19th century portrait miniature, portrait of a lady, wearing a white dress with white bonnet accented with blue bows, watercolour on ivory, of rectangular form 9 cm x 7 cm, set within a hinged leatherette case

19th Century Lady Portrait Miniatures in Gilt Frames

A collection of five portrait miniatures, 19th century and later each painted with a portrait of a lady, gilt frames the largest 10 cm high

19th Century Officer Portrait Miniature in Gold Frame

A gold framed portrait miniature of an officer, 19th century 9 carat gold mount, painted wearing a red and blue coat with a white jabot, inset with hair to verso 4.5 cm high

19th Century Ivory Portrait Miniature of Mother and Child

Framed 19th century ivory portrait miniature, of rectangular form, decorated with a scene of a mother and child seated on a lounge, 12 x 9 cm

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 Hand-Painted Military Miniature Portrait

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

Regency Gentleman Miniature Portrait, circa 1820

An English Regency miniature portrait of a gentleman in profile, circa 1820, 13.5 x 11.5 cm overall

Miniature Ivory Picture Frames, 19th Century

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

Early 19th Century Portrait Miniature by T. Foss

Antique early 19th century portrait miniature of a young gent, unknown, label verso T Foss portrait miniature painter, 13 x 11 cm

19th Century Naval Midshipman Portrait Miniature on Ivory

Mid 19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of young naval midshipman painted on ivory in ebonized frame, 6 x 5 cm

Porcelain Miniature Portrait of 19th Century Girl

A miniature portrait of a girl painted on porcelain, 19th century. 11 x 8 cm

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…

19th Century Portrait Miniature in Gilt Metal Frame

A 19th century portrait miniature of a young gentleman, in gilt metal rectangular frame, in original fitted leather case.

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

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)

Reverse Plaited Beauty

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

Victorian Portrait Miniature in Book-Shaped Case

A cased Victorian portrait miniature, 19th century, the oval portrait bust of a woman fashionably dressed and coiffed in the Empire manner, housed in a gilt metal frame within a decorative pressed book form cover with an embossed velvet pad, some losses…

Classical Nudes: 19th Century French Miniature Painting

A French miniature painting of classical nudes, 19th century, 14.5 x 13 cm overall

Mauve-dressed Woman Portrait Miniature

A portrait miniature of a woman in a mauve dress, early 19th century, an elegant study of a modish woman with long curled hair in a straw hat with mauve ribbons, in an ebonised frame with a cast acorn mount with hanging ring, height 13 cm, width 10.5 cm

Antique French Portrait Miniatures on Ivory (19th Century)

Two Antique French portrait miniatures painted on Ivory 19th century, each approx 10 cm x 9 cm

Victorian Mourning Miniature on Ivory

A fine Victorian cabinet miniature on ivory, 19th century, the semi-profile portrait of a serene young woman in mourning attire with a horseshoe brooch at her throat, in watercolour on ivory and set within an oval rolled rose gold frame; in a later maroon…

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