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

Welsh Lady and Corgi Miniature Portrait

Antique hand-painted miniature portrait of a Welsh lady with corgi, 19th century, 14 x 11.5 cm overall

Dutch Miniature Portrait Paintings in Fiddleback Frames

A pair of Dutch miniature portrait oil paintings on tin in fiddleback timber frames, English Art labels verso, 19th century, frames 12 x 12.5 cm overall

Georgian Gentleman Miniature Portrait, Early 19th Century

A Georgian miniature portrait of a gentleman, early 19th century, '12.5 x 10.5 cm overall

19th Century Portrait Miniatures of Gentlemen

Two 19th century portrait miniatures of gentleman one watercolour profile and another military gentleman both on ivory measures 7.5 cm high, 6 cm wide, and 5 cm high, 3.5 cm wide, respectively

Antique Miniature Portrait of Handsome Gentleman, 1832

19th century framed miniature portrait on porcelain of a handsome gentleman wearing a yellow waistcoat signed and dated on reverse Dom Orfinio 1832 measures 6.5 cm high, 5 cm wide, both measure 7.5 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, (2)

Ivory Portrait Miniature in Oval Case, 19th Century

A continental ivory portrait miniature within an oval ivory case, 19th century

19th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature in Gilt Frame

An early 19th century portrait miniature of a gent, the oval gilt frame with watered silk back panel. 8 x 6 cm.

Napoleon III Miniature Frames Set

Four Napoleon III framed miniatures, 3rd quarter 19th century, comprising two circular miniatures of ladies in square wooden frames with gilt surrounds, a lovely bronze gilt frame with ribboned crest with a carved bone dancing couple, and an oval frame…

French 19th Century Portrait Miniature Brooch in Yellow Gold

Antique French 19th century portrait miniature brooch. Mounted on yellow gold

19th Century Miniature Portrait of Young Woman in White Dress

A miniature portrait of a young woman in white dress, brass and bead frame, 19th century, 9 x 7 cm overall

Marie-Antoinette Portrait Miniature in Gilt Frame

Late 19th century French portrait miniature, portrait of Marie-Antoinette, depicted seated in blue and white robes and elaborate head dress set with jewels, watercolour on ivory, set in gilt and velour frame, a/f, 15 cm x 10.5 cm (image)

Vintage Ivory Collection of Cigarette Holders and Tableware

A mixed collection of vintage ivory cigarette holders, napkin rings, an antique seal, knife rests, vase and spoon, 19th century to 1960s, twenty one items, Seven assorted oriental carved and engraved cigarette holders, seven carved elephant napkin rings…

Regency Lady Miniature Profile Portrait, 1820

A Regency period miniature profile portrait of a lady, inscribed verso '4th May, 1820', 11.5 x 9.5 cm overall

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…

Italian Portrait Miniature of Pope Pius XVII, 1819

A George III Italian portrait miniature depicting Pope Pius 17th, on paper, the reverse inscribed in ink of the period and dated 1819, original ebonised frame with gilt metal fixtures. 14.5 x 13.5 cm.

19th Century Miniature of Young Lady with Feathered Hat

English school, 19th century miniature of a young lady large feathered hat, painted on paper, ebonised frame

Emily Davis' Exquisite Lady Portrait, c.1840

Miniature character portrait, finely painted beautiful lady portrait in unusual headdress and jewel belted clothing, details to rear read 'Painted by Emily Davis c.1840'

19th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature

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

Arts & Crafts Copper Frame with Officer Portrait Miniature

Late 19th century oval portrait miniature of an army Officer his red tunic with a row of six medals in an arts and crafts hand hammered copper frame with 3 small applied copper panels beneath on a leather backing

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 Gentleman Memorial Miniature in Rose Gold Case

An oval portrait miniature of a Regency gentleman in a rose gold case, a memorial to the reverse, English, circa 1820, 6.5 cm long, 5.5 cm

Rose Gold Brooch with Miniature Portrait and Hair Panel

Antique brooch with miniature portrait of a woman, rose gold mount with braided hair panel back and monogram, early to mid 19th century, 4.5 cm high

French Gentleman Miniature Portrait, 1810

A French miniature portrait of a young gent, circa 1810, 7 x 6 cm overall

"In Memory A.I.F." Miniature Portrait with Gilt Frame

Miniature portrait of a boy in ornate gilt metal frame engraved 'In Memory A.I.F.', 19th century, 14 cm high

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

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

Gentleman in Black and White: Miniature Portrait

A 19th century miniature of a gentleman, depicted wearing a black coat with white stock, within gilded oval wooden frame.

Lincoln and Carlyle Miniature Portraits in Frame

A pair of framed miniature portraits of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and the Scottish philosopher and writer Thomas Carlyle, 19th century. Frame size 13 x 14 cm

19th Century Women Portrait Miniatures

Two 19th century portrait miniatures of women (frame size 18 cm x 16 cm and 17 cm x 15 cm portrait size, 11 cm x 9 cm and 12 cm x 9.5 cm

Georgian Portrait Miniatures and Watercolour Portraits Collection

Four Georgian portrait miniatures, Georgian portrait of a gentleman (Andre De Majendie),10 x 7.5 cm, overall, Georgian ebonised oblong framed watercolour portrait of a gentleman, dated verso 1811, 13.3 x 11.4 cm, overall, portrait miniature of a lady,…

19th Century Victorian Lady Portrait in Red Dress Miniature

Hand painted miniature, 19th century framed portrait miniature depicting a Victorian lady in a red dress

Peacock Head Dress: A Nouveau Miniature Portrait

Late 19th century miniature portrait of woman with elaborate head dress of peacock in the Nouveau manner as above

An antique miniature portrait of a woman in a red dress in a slightly risque pose with one breast revealed, circa 1830, 7.5 x 7 cm overall

Duke of Wellington miniature gold medallion housed in a turned ivory circular miniature box, engraved with crown and monogram, early 19th century, the box 2.2 cm diameter

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 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

Portrait Miniature of Sir Thomas Picton

A portrait miniature of Sir Thomas Picton, 19th century, the watercolour image of the British General who fell leading his men at the 1815 Battle of Waterloo and was buried on the field, housed in an oval brass frame, with a handwritten history of the…

19th Century Miniature Portrait Set of a Gentleman and Lady

Two framed portrait miniatures of a gentleman and a lady, 19th century and later, the gentleman, possibly Australian, wearing a naval uniform within an gold oval frame; the lady painted in the Gainsborough style in an ornate gilt frame, both portraits 6.5…

1826 Lady Miniature on Porcelain

English school, 1826 miniature of a lady signed & dated 'Morfo?1826', velvet headband with jewelled necklace, painted on porcelain, ebonised frame

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'

Napoleon Miniature Portrait in Antique Frame

An early French miniature portrait of Napoleon as Emperor, early 19th century, possibly on ivory, bust-length, the Emperor crowned with laurel and wearing his robes of state and cloak emblazoned with bees, glazed within a metal bezel in an antique moulded…

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

French Lady with Ostrich Plume Hat Miniature Portrait

A fine French miniature portrait of a lady with ostrich plume hat, 19th century, 10 cm high overall

French Rococo Lady Portrait Miniature in Gilt Frame

A French antique portrait miniature of a lady a fine rococo gilt wood frame, 19th century, 12 cm high overall

Lady in Red: 19th Century Miniature Portrait

Miniature portrait of a lady in red dress, painted on ivory in ivory frame, 19th century, signed 'R. Masse' lower right, image size 9 x 7 cm, frame 18 x 15 cm overall

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

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…

Reverse Plaited Beauty

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

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)

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.

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…

Porcelain Miniature Portrait of 19th Century Girl

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

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 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

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 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

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

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…

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

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)

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)

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

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

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,…

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

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

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

"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 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.

Hand-painted Lady in Brass Frame

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

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

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…

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…