Georgian Gentleman Miniature by John Smart, 1806
John Smart (British 1741-1811), A Georgian miniature of a gentleman in white bow and cravat and a blue coat with striped yellow waistcoat, initialled and dated 'JS' 1806, oval on ivory with plaited hair and guilloche enamel to the reverse, 7.5 x 6 cm
Miniature of Duke of Wellington by Sir Thomas Laurence
A painted miniature depicting the Duke of Wellington. After a portrait by Sir Thomas Laurence. With a signature L.R. Essex. 12 cm x 10 cm
19th Century Portrait Miniature in Silver Case by R. Lamb
Good Australian 19th century portrait miniature in a silver case, hand painted image dated 17th Aug 1849, hallmarked for R. Lamb. A settler from London, Richard Lamb was a Sydney jeweller and silversmith from November 1838, initially as partner in the…
"Rulers of England" Miniature Portrait Set
A rare set of thirty-six miniature portraits, 'The rulers of England', by Warman an extremely rare set of 36 early framed miniatures depicting the rulers of England from William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria. Signed by W Warman, and dated 1855. Framed…
Collection of 18th/19th Century Portrait Miniatures
A group of seventeen portrait miniatures, 18th/19th century, depicting 18th/19th century ladies and gentlemen, most watercolour on ivory, each approximately 8 cm x 7 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…
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…
Portrait Miniature of William Henry Betty by G. Engelheart
George Engelheart (1750-1829) Attrib. A portrait miniature of William Henry Betty (1792-1874), wearing a black coat with a white waistcoat and ruffle collar, in a gilded metal frame, inscribed in ink verso with a newspaper cutting William Betty 7.3 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
Antique English Lady Portrait Miniature in Gilt Frame
Fine antique early 19th century portrait miniature, of an English lady, see inscription verso, mounted in gilt frame, approx 24 cm x 22 cm including frame
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:…
Sumptuous Lady: Masterly Stippled Miniature
Miniature on ivory, a beautiful painted full portrait of a lady of substance in a most sumptuous and rich costume and ostrich feather hat to match, a gold wedding ring and muff chain, exquisitely painted. truly superb and masterly stippling with…
Auburn-haired Lady
Henry Bone RA (British, 1755-1845), A lady, possibly Mary Collins, with curled auburn hair, Initialled HB, 6 x 5 cm, gold frame
Georgian Legal Miniatures Collection
A framed collection of thirteen Georgian miniature s of legal gentlemen, oval on ivory
Anna Doveton, 19th Century Portrait Miniature
19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of Anna Doveton, depicted seated in gold silk dress with lace collar, inscribed 'Portrait of Anna, Daughter of Fred Doveton Esq. Of upper Wimpole St, Wife of Gabriel Carr Esq. Formerly of Somerset house,…
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
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.
Regency Portrait Miniatures of Gentleman in Two Versions
A pair of Regency portrait miniatures, in the style of George Engleheart, first half of the 19th century depicting the same gentleman in two versions, gold frames, one with a pearl border, one intact to verso with sprays of hair and seed pearl initials on…
18th Century Miniature Portraits of Husband and Wife
A good pair of 18th century miniature portraits of a man and wife, on ivory, oval images together in one ebonized papier mache frame, with gilt metal leaf and chain hanger. Bequest inscription dated 1831 to reverse 12.5 x 10.5 cm.
Sehzade Selim Suleyman: Ottoman Military Portrait
Ottoman miniature portrait of Prince Sehzade Selim Suleyman 1860-1909). Depicted seated and in military uniform. 16.5 x 10.5 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…
Lenk's Marquise Montesson in Tortoiseshell Frame
Finely painted miniature on ivory, signed Lenk, in antique tortoiseshell frame, 'Marquise Montesson'
Georgian Period Portrait Engravings with Gilt Frames
A collection of 15 miniature Georgian period classical portrait engravings, of various shapes and sizes with details on reverse, original gilt wood frames with suspension rings. Includes Medusa on Calcedon, L.d'Carlisle, Young Hercules, etc. Largest…
Georgian hand painted portrait miniature, unusual gilt frame with central engraved armorial revealing hand painted porcelain miniature of Venus at toilette reclining nude
Turkish Ivory Miniatures in Timber Frames
A pair of 19th century Turkish market ivory miniatures, depicting a young lady and gentleman wearing turbans cloaks and traditional dress, in timber frames, 9 cm x 6.5
French Gentleman Portrait Miniature in Gold Frame
Antique French portrait miniature of a gentleman in a gold gilt oval frame, height 9 cm
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 Miniature Portraits
Two miniatures c. Early 19th century (i) Red haired man 7 x 5.5 cm (ii) Aristocratic lady 6.5 x 5 cm
"The Broken Jug" Miniature in Louis XVI Frame
Large fine 18th century style miniature, 'The broken Jug' after Jean: Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805), allegorial of lost virginity, in an elaborate cast brass frame in the Louis XVI style, mounted with corner rosettes and surnounted by a ribbon, appears…
Venus and Adonis in Forest
19th century miniature painting, depicting Venus and Adonis in a forest setting with dogs and cherub, in tones of green, brown and white, of rectangular form, watercolour on ivory, 14 x 16 cm
18th Century French Chevalier Portrait Miniature
A portrait miniature of a chevalier, probably French, 18th century oval, painted on copper depicting a gentleman in a long powdered wig wearing armour and a silk cravat, within a gilt brass frame 9 cm high
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
Antique Ivory Portrait Miniature in Rose Gold Frame
An antique portrait miniature, the finely painted oval ivory plaque depicting a gentleman in profile, having a glazed section to the reverse with hair and seed pearl detail, mounted in a rose gold frame.
19th Century Officer Miniature on Ivory
English school, early 19th century miniature of an officer painted on ivory, ebonised frame, 12 x 19 cm
Georgian Ivory Portrait Miniatures in Gilded Surrounds
Two Georgian ivory portrait miniatures early 19th century each within a gilded metal surround with bale, glass loose to one, 7.5 cm high (each)
19th Century Officer Miniature in Oval Frame
Miniature portrait of early 19th century officer set in an oval timber frame. Condition good, minor wear. Length 18 cm
19th Century Officer Portrait Miniature in Rose Gold Frame
A portrait miniature of an officer, 19th century the figure wearing a black coat with a red sash and medals, verso with a hair panel on a silk ground, oval rose gold frame 8.5 cm high.
Georgian Oval Miniatures of Ladies
Three Georgian oval miniatures of ladies, one with a white bonnet with pink bow, gold frame, 6 x 5 cm, one with her hair in ringlets and pearls, 5.5 x 4 cm and one in a white frilled dress, initialled AC, 6.5 x 5 cm
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,…
19th Century Portrait Miniatures in Silver Frame
A pair of portrait miniatures, probably 19th century bearing signature J. Smart depicting a lady and a gentleman in 18th century costume, within a hinged oval bi-fold silvered metal frame 8.4 cm high
17th Century Lady: Miniature Royal Portrait
Miniature hand painted portrait of a lady in 17th century costume, possible Royal. 19th century. 6.5 x 8 cm
Miniature Ivory Vases with Crane Decoration
A pair of miniature ivory vases, height 10.5 cm decorated with cranes
Jack Russell Miniature Portrait in Gilt Frame
Antique miniature dog portrait of a Jack Russell on ivory framed nicely in elaborate gilt frame, size 20 cm x 18 cm
19th Century Seed Pearl Portrait Miniature of Julia Tatham
A seed pearl mounted portrait miniature brooch, 19th century, showing a portrait of Julia Tatham wearing a red dress and lace head scarf, 4.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Estate of George Richmond thence by descent, a fine small-scale portrait of Julia Tatham…
18th Century Portrait Miniatures of Gentleman and Lady
Two 18th century portrait miniatures, of a gentleman in black coat, white waistcoat and chemise, the other a lady in blue dress (2)
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…
Officer Miniature by Frederick Buck, 1810
A miniature, an officer, by Frederick Buck circa 1810 with dark hair, wearing a red military coat, gold brocade, white shirt and black cravat, gold frame, glazed reverse with plaited hair, oval length 6.5 cm Provenance: Estate of the late Estelle Gould
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
Georgian English portrait miniature in gold frame, late 18th/early 19th century, on ivory, depicting a middle aged gentleman with fitted blue waistcoat over a white linen shirt, with hair, gilt filigree and seed pearl on guilloche mourning panel verso,…
Continental Lady with Jewelled Headdress
Miniature, a Young Lady, Continental School, c.1800, seated in an interior with gold and enamel jewelled headdress and armband, clasping a white drape around her, green velvet curtain behind, circular, 8.5 cm, engine turned gilt metal 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
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
Georgian Portrait Miniature of Charles E Byass, 1819
Georgian portrait miniature, superb finely worked portrait of a young gent in great coat with scarf and collared vest, Sitter Charles E Byass c.1819 presented in leather, silk and gilt metal frame
Miniature Lady in White Dress, 1790
A miniature, a lady circa 1790 likely by Richard Cosway, with powdered curled hair, wearing a white dress, lace fichu, blue sky background, gold frame, blue glass reverse, with engine turning under opalescent white glass reserve with hair decoration, oval…
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…
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.
Silky Terrier Miniature Portrait in Gilt Frame
Antique miniature dog portrait of a silky terrier on ivory framed nicely in elaborate gilt frame, size 20 cm x 18 cm
18th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature on Ivory
A portrait miniature of a gentleman, 18th century, the finely painted watercolour on ivory, set within an oval paste inset frame, 3.7 cm x 3 cm.
Stephens' Young Gentlemen and Officer Portraits
Walter Stephens, Lethbridge, (1771-1831), a portrait of a young gentleman 1803 + a portrait of a young Officer [2], watercolour on ivory, one inscribed verso, 6.5 x 5 cm
Sophie Von Braunschwerin: 1700s Portrait Miniature
A portrait miniature of Princess Sophie Von Braunschwerin c.1700's
Thomas Peat Miniature Portrait of a Gent
Thomas Peat (British 1791-1831) a miniature portrait of a gent, early 19th century, painted on ivory, signed 'Peat' lower right, image size 5.5 x 4.5 cm, frame 11 x 9.5 cm overall
Regency Naval Officer Portrait Miniature on Ivory Panel
A Regency portrait miniature of a naval officer, painted on ivory panel, the young man wearing a dress blue jacket with epaulettes and gold braid trimming. Oval image with gilt mounting in ebonised square frame with oak leaf and acorn hanger. 7 x 5.5 cm
Victory at Camperdown
Napoleonic Era miniature: c1800 miniature painting on ivory of ships titled 'Admiral Duncans Victory' in reference to the Battle of Camperdown in 1797. Convex glass with reverse glass painting, original alabaster frame. 13 cm overall. Rare
19th Century Portrait Miniature of Young Gentleman in Gilt Frame
Mid 19th century portrait miniature, portrait of a young gentleman, depicted in navy coat and cream shirt before a landscape, of oval form, watercolour, with interwoven hair verso and initials J.H, set within a gilt frame with foliate engraved decoration,…
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…
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
19th Century Gentleman Miniature Portrait on Ivory
A 19th century framed miniature portrait painting on ivory of a gentleman, gilt mounted with ebonized timber frame. 17 x 16 cm overall
19th Century English Gentleman Miniature on Ivory
A finely painted miniature on ivory, English, 19th century, gentleman in formal attire 9 x 7 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…
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
Regency Woman Portrait Miniature in Ebony Frame
A Regency hand painted portrait miniature, the elegant young woman possibly on ivory, framed under bevelled glass, brass slip and ebony frame.
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
Georgina and Henrietta Cavendish, Georgian Miniature Painting
A Georgian miniature of two young girls, inscribed to the reverse 'Georgina (1783-1858) and Henrietta (1785-1862) Cavendish daughters of William 5th Duke of Devonshire and his 1st wife Geogiana Spencer (The Beautiful Duchess, Richard Cosway 1789), gilt…
Georgian Miniature Portrait of Young Man
A Georgian miniature of a young man with white cravat and black coat, oval on ivory, gilt frame with plaited hair and guillouche enamel to the reverse, 7 x 5.5 cm
Filigree Noble Lady
Hand painted miniature of a noble lady in pierced filigree gilt frame, signed Schrotzberg
Diamond Portrait Miniature in 14ct Gold Frame
14ct gold and diamond portrait miniature, early 19th century, the circular hand painted plaque, depicting the portrait of a woman within a border of mine-cut diamonds, diameter approximately 24 mm.
Georgian Naval Officer Miniature on Ivory
A Georgian miniature of naval officer on ivory, gilt oval frame on black timber frame, 7 x 6 cm. Inscription verso 'E M Stilwell said this man was a Maunsell, circa 1800'
19th Century Double Portrait Miniature in Ivory Frame
19th English century double portrait miniature, portrait of a lady and a gentleman, each depicted in period clothing, watercolour on ivory, diameter 7.5 cm, set within an elaborate ivory panelled frame with incised and inked foliate designs and mother of…
Georgian ivory portrait miniature and family album with watercolours
A Georgian ivory portrait miniature of Colonel Taylor together with a family album containing watercolours by Colonel Frederick Taylor early 19th century the miniature with pencil inscribed verso Col. Taylor, glass cracked, 8.5 cm high the album…
19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Portrait Miniature on Display Stand
Napoleon Bonaparte antique French portrait miniature mounted in plush velvet and leather display stand, 19th century, 22 cm high overall
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
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.
Georgian Oval Miniatures of Gentlemen
Three Georgian oval miniatures of gentlemen, one in a black coat with white cravat, 6.5 cm diameter, one with frilled cravat, 6 cm diameter and one with a full grey beard, 4.3 x 3.4 cm
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…
Georgian Woman in White Bonnet and Dress Miniature
A Georgian miniature on ivory of a woman with a white bonnet and dress, 18th century, oval on ivory, 7 x 5 cm
Victorian Ivory Gentleman Portrait in Brass and Glass Casing
Victorian ivory miniature portrait of a gent set in a brass & glass casing. Length of panel 7.4 cm
Georgian Miniature of Young Boy, Oval Gilt Frame
A Georgian miniature of a young boy, platted hair to verso circa 1810, oval gilt frame, 7 x 5.5 cm
Distinguished Gentleman Miniature by Engleheart
A Miniature of a distinguished gentleman by John Cox Dillman Engleheart 1784-1862, signed and dated to the reverse, John Cox Dillman Engleheart was regarded as a fine miniaturist in his own right, he was the nephew of George Engleheart the portrait…
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.
Georgian hand painted ivory miniature, portrait of a gentleman in beautiful embossed gilt frame with scrolls and roses decoration
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
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.
Georgian Miniature in Arts & Crafts Gun Metal Frame
A gun metal frame by Hardy Brothers with miniature, the Arts & Crafts frame, set with a Georgian hand painted miniature on ivory, in original fitted leather box with stand
Queen Victoria Miniature Portrait in Gilded Frame
Miniature portrait of a young Queen Victoria in a gilded frame with crown, 19th century. Frame 20 x 18 cm
1790 Portrait Miniatures with Hair Memorial
A miniature, a portrait miniature of a young lady and gentleman circa 1790 1st: European school, promenading in the countryside, a church and a large estate in the distance, watercolour, reverse with white verre eglomise border, plaited hair and seed…
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