Ivory is a hard, white material obtained from the tusks of elephants, walruses, narwhals, and other animals. It has been prized for centuries for its beauty, durability, and rarity, and has been used extensively in decorative arts in Western and Oriental cultures from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

In Western cultures during the 18th to 20th centuries, ivory continued to be a popular material for creating decorative objects. A few examples of ivory objects from Western cultures during this time period include:

•    toiletry necessaire: A set of toiletry items made of ivory, late 19th century.

•    ivory chess set: A set of intricately carved ivory chess pieces, created in the 18th century.

•    ivory cane: A walking cane with an ivory handle, often carved with intricate designs or figurines.

In Oriental cultures, ivory continued to be used for decorative arts during the 18th to 20th more...

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Two Edwardian antique miniature portraits, hand painted on…

Edwardian Antique Miniature Portraits: Hand Painted Ivory, Early 20th Century

Two Edwardian antique miniature portraits, hand painted on ivory, early 20th century, the larger 7 x 5.5 cm overall

A miniature portrait of a lady in a hat with a blue bow, hand…

Miniature Portrait: Lady in Blue Bow Hat, 20th Century

A miniature portrait of a lady in a hat with a blue bow, hand painted on ivory, 20th century, 11.5 x 11 cm overall

A pair of Italian miniature portraits of ladies, hand painted…

Italian Miniature Portraits: Hand-Painted Ladies on Ivory, 19th/20th Century

A pair of Italian miniature portraits of ladies, hand painted on ivory, 19th/20th century, 12 x 10.5 cm each overall

A Georgian miniature portrait of a lady, hand painted on ivory,…

Georgian Lady Miniature Portrait in Rose Gold Frame, 19th Century

A Georgian miniature portrait of a lady, hand painted on ivory, housed in a 9ct rose gold frame, early 19th century, 8 x 5.5 cm overall

A French miniature portrait of a lady in a floral hat, hand…

French Lady in Floral Hat Miniature Portrait, 20th Century

A French miniature portrait of a lady in a floral hat, hand painted on ivory, housed in a boule and piano ivory frame, 20th century, 13.5 x 12 cm overall

An Italian miniature portrait of a lady, hand painted on ivory,…

Italian Lady Miniature Portrait in Piano Ivory Frame, 20th Century

An Italian miniature portrait of a lady, hand painted on ivory, housed in a piano ivory frame, 20th century, 14.5 x 12.5 cm overall

Two Italian miniature circular portraits of ladies, hand…

Italian Miniature Circular Portrait Pair: Hand-Painted Ladies on Ivory

Two Italian miniature circular portraits of ladies, hand painted on ivory, 20th century, the larger 16.5 x 16.5 cm overall

An antique hand painted miniature portrait of a young child,…

Antique Hand Painted Miniature Portrait of Young Child on Ivory

An antique hand painted miniature portrait of a young child, painted on ivory, in gold plated mount, 19th century, 8 x 6 cm overall

A miniature portrait of a lady, hand painted on ivory, 20th…

Miniature Hand-Painted Ivory Portrait of Elegant Lady, 20th Century

A miniature portrait of a lady, hand painted on ivory, 20th century, 13.5 x 13 cm overall

A finely painted miniature, depicting a 17th century scene of a…

Cardinal's Court: 17th Century Miniature Painting in Brass Frame

A finely painted miniature, depicting a 17th century scene of a Cardinal holding court, signed lower right 'L. Pier...', gouache on ivory, 10.5 x 13.5 cm, in a decorative brass frame surmounted by a ribbon tied laurel wreath, 18.5 x 18 cm.

Two Georgian portrait miniatures, early 19th century, the…

Georgian Portrait Miniatures: Young Woman and Gentleman, Early 19th Century

Two Georgian portrait miniatures, early 19th century, the portraits in watercolour on ivory, one probably late Georgian of a young woman, the other of gentleman in a frock coat, apparently unsigned, both oval and housed in ebonised frames, one with acorn…

Victorian ivory miniature, hand painted miniature depicting a…

Victorian Maiden Ivory Miniature by Niniart in Elegant Frame

Victorian ivory miniature, hand painted miniature depicting a Victorian maiden on ivory, signed by the artist Niniart in polished fruitwood and ebony frame, height 16.5 cm, width 14 cm

Rare Channel Islands miniature portrait of the jersey…

Rare Channel Islands Portrait Brooch of Jersey Silversmith, John Le Gallais

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…

Georgian English portrait miniature in gold frame, late…

Georgian English portrait miniature of middle-aged gentleman in gold frame

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,…

Bernice E. Edwell (1880?1962), portrait miniature on ivory,…

Bernice Edwell Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Spectacled Older Woman

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,…

Late Georgian English portrait miniature, on ivory, depicting a…

Georgian Gentleman Portrait Miniature in Rose Gold Oval Frame

Late Georgian English portrait miniature, on ivory, depicting a middle aged gentleman with fitted azure waistcoat over a white linen shirt, with woven hair panel verso, within a rose gold capped oval frame, 8.5 cm x 6 cm

Bernice E. Edwell (1880?1962), portrait miniature on ivory,…

Bernice E. Edwell Portrait Miniature on Ivory, 1911

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,…

French Portrait Miniature of Young Woman in Boulle Frame

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 portrait miniature on ivory, a distinguished gentleman…

Georgian Gentleman Portrait Miniature in Brass Frame (Two Chips)

Georgian portrait miniature on ivory, a distinguished gentleman posing in the drawing room, brass frame. (two small chips), diameter 7 cm.

Victorian portrait miniature on ivory, a gentleman in coat with…

Victorian Gentleman in Fur-Collared Coat Miniature Portrait on Ivory

Victorian portrait miniature on ivory, a gentleman in coat with fur collar. In leather case. 6.5 x 8 cm.

Victorian miniature sepia portrait. Matron in lace bonnet and…

Victorian Matron Miniature Portrait in Gilt Metal Oval Frame

Victorian miniature sepia portrait. Matron in lace bonnet and collar, painted on ivory panel, in gilt metal oval frame. Nb: ivory export restrictions, 7 x 6 cm frame). Provenance: Estate late Margot D Staples, Sydney.

Antique framed portrait miniature circular painted portrait of…

Antique Signed Miniature Portrait of Woman in Ebonised Frame

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

Napoleon Bonaparte and the Empress Josephine antique French…

Napoleon & Josephine: Antique French Miniature Portraits in Gilt Frames

Napoleon Bonaparte and the Empress Josephine antique French miniature portraits painted on ivory in original gilt metal frames, 19th century, 13 x 11 cm each overall

An antique miniature portrait of the Virgin Mary in profile,…

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

A Georgian hand-painted miniature portrait of a gent in a blue…

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

A Georgian hand-painted miniature portrait of a boy painted on…

Georgian Boy Portrait: Hand-painted Miniature in Rose Gold Frame

A Georgian hand-painted miniature portrait of a boy painted on ivory, mounted in 9ct rose gold frame, early 19th century, reverse adorned with lock of hair and enamel monogram plaque, 9.5 x 6.5 cm overall

A Georgian hand-painted miniature portrait of a gent painted on…

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

Victorian miniature sepia portrait, matron in lace bonnet and…

Victorian Matron: Miniature Sepia Portrait in Gilt Oval Frame

Victorian miniature sepia portrait, matron in lace bonnet and collar, painted on ivory panel, in gilt metal oval frame. Nb: ivory export restrictions. 7 x 6 cm frame, Provenance: Estate late Margot D Staples, Sydney

A hand-painted framed portrait miniature. Depicting George IV…

George IV Military Portrait Miniature with Pearl Frame

A hand-painted framed portrait miniature. Depicting George IV in military garb. Painted on ivory with gilded and reticulated frame incorporating small seed pearls. The initials Ls' in gold verso. With photocopy of the original receipt. 8 x 6.5 cm 8 x 6.5…

A hand-painted portrait miniature, depicting George IV in…

George IV Portrait Miniature in Military Dress

A hand-painted portrait miniature, depicting George IV in military garb. Painted on ivory with gilded and reticulated frame incorporating small seed pearls. The initials Ls' in gold verso. With photocopy of the original receipt. 8 x 6.5 cm

A Victorian portrait miniature, on ivory, depicting a young…

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

Two miniatures and a butterfly wing picture, 19th/20th century…

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…

An antique French miniature portrait of a lady in a blue dress…

French Lady in Blue Dress Miniature Portrait

An antique French miniature portrait of a lady in a blue dress hand-painted on ivory, housed in a fine ormolu and red velvet frame, 19th century, 25 cm, 18 cm

An antique French miniature portrait of Marie Antoinette…

French Miniature Portrait of Marie Antoinette

An antique French miniature portrait of Marie Antoinette hand-painted on ivory, housed in a fine ormolu and silk frame, 19th century, 23 cm, 18 cm overall

A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory, the woman with lace…

Blue-Dressed Woman with Lace Bonnet in Portrait Miniature

A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory, the woman with lace bonnet and collar wearing a blue dress.

A suite of four vintage hand painted and signed miniatures of…

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

A collection of hand painted miniatures, probably on ivory…

Hand-Painted Ivory Miniatures Collection

A collection of hand painted miniatures, probably on ivory (largest frame 15.5 cm x 12.5 cm

Three late 18th / early 19th century miniature portrait…

Miniature Portrait Paintings in Ebonized Frames

Three late 18th / early 19th century miniature portrait paintings, in ebonized frames. Two on ivory leaves (one cracked). Largest 14.5 x 13 cm

Late 19th century French portrait miniature, portrait of…

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)

A circular ivory table snuff box set with an oval miniature…

Ivory Table Snuff Box with Oval Miniature Portrait

A circular ivory table snuff box set with an oval miniature portrait on ivory, English School (manner of Jerimiah Mayer) of a gentleman with powdered wig, wearing a blue coat with satin and lace cravat. Ebony clashed edges (slight loss, fine crack to top)…

Victorian portrait miniature painted on ivory portrait size 42…

Victorian Ivory Portrait Miniature (or) Victorian Portrait on Ivory

Victorian portrait miniature painted on ivory portrait size 42 mm x 30 mm

Antique signed portrait miniature on ivory portrait of a woman…

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.

Hossein Fallahi (1938-) Battle scene with warriors on horseback…

Horseback Warriors: A Miniature Battle Scene

Hossein Fallahi (1938-) Battle scene with warriors on horseback miniature on ivory, 7 cm, by 17 cm

An antique portrait miniature of a gent, on ivory, wearing a…

Antique Portrait Miniature in French Style Frame

An antique portrait miniature of a gent, on ivory, wearing a black jacket. In fancy gilded carved wood French style frame with bow top, height 11.5 cm.

19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of Captain…

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…

An antique portrait miniature, late 18th / early 19th century,…

Antique Army Officer Portrait Miniature in Ebonised Frame

An antique portrait miniature, late 18th / early 19th century, the small unsigned oval portrait miniature on ivory or board of an army officer in uniform, the brass bezel set within a rectangular ebonised frame with an acorn embellished hook to the crest…

A portrait miniature painted on ivory of a woman in Belle…

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

Late Victorian miniature oval portrait of a lady half length…

Late Victorian Oval Miniature Portrait of Lady in Gilt Frame

Late Victorian miniature oval portrait of a lady half length wearing a lace veil, on ivory in a ribbon crested gilt metal frame and folding leather case (case af)

A Georgian gold framed miniature portrait hair locket, hand…

Georgian Gold Hair Locket with Hand-Painted Miniature Portrait

A Georgian gold framed miniature portrait hair locket, hand painted miniature on ivory of a young girl to reverse glass locket compartment with woven hair in gold frame test 12ct, size 46 x 33 mm, wt. 11.77g, on later gold plated chain.

A Georgian portrait miniature of a gentleman, inscribed and…

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

Hand painted miniature, 19th century French portrait miniature…

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

Hand painted miniature, 19th century portrait miniature on…

Marie Antoinette Portrait Miniature on Ivory

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

Hand painted miniature, 19th century French portrait miniature…

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

Young Napoleon, portrait miniature on ivory, brass frame under…

Young Napoleon Miniature Portrait

Young Napoleon, portrait miniature on ivory, brass frame under glass

Hand painted miniature, 19th century French portrait miniature…

19th Century French Portrait Miniature of Catherine Worlee

Hand painted miniature, 19th century French portrait miniature on ivory depicting Catherine Worlee in carved bone frame with gilded metal highlights

Hand painted miniature, 19th century French portrait miniature…

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

After Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841) 'The Blind Fiddler,' 1806,…

Blind Fiddler Miniature by Wilkie in Ebonised Frame

After Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841) 'The Blind Fiddler,' 1806, miniature on ivory panel. In ebonised frame, 16 x 20 cm, (including frame)

19th century ivory portrait miniature, of oval form, depicting…

Raphael's Self-Portrait Miniature on Ivory

19th century ivory portrait miniature, of oval form, depicting a self portrait detail from Raphael's school of Athens fresco in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican, watercolour on ivory, height 5.5 cm (image), set in brass frame

Victorian hand painted miniature on ivory, portrait of a young…

Victorian Miniature Portrait of Young Gentleman on Ivory

Victorian hand painted miniature on ivory, portrait of a young gentleman hand painted on ivory in ebony frame with acorn finial

Victorian hand painted miniature on ivory, portrait of a young…

Victorian Gentleman Miniature on Ivory in Gilt Frame

Victorian hand painted miniature on ivory, portrait of a young gentleman hand painted on ivory in gilt ornate frame

Hand painted miniature, French hand painted miniature on ivory,…

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

A pair of portrait miniatures of Napoleon and Josephine, 19th…

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…

Hand painted miniatures on ivory, one signed 'Jasmine', length…

Jasmine's Hand-Painted Ivory Miniatures

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

Miniature portrait, 19th century hand painted on ivory…

19th Century Gentleman Miniature Portrait on Ivory

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

A good pair of 18th century miniature portraits of a man and…

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.

An 19th century miniature portrait of a naval officer, on ivory,…

Naval Officer Miniature Portrait on Ivory in Ebonized Frame

An 19th century miniature portrait of a naval officer, on ivory, oval in ebonized papier mache frame. 12 x 10.5 cm

19th English century double portrait miniature, portrait of a…

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…

18th century miniature, hand painted portrait of George III on…

George III Miniature Portrait in Ebonised Frame

18th century miniature, hand painted portrait of George III on ivory in framed ebonised frame with acorn brass decoration

Framed miniature, 19th century hand painted miniature on ivory…

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

A French miniature painting on ivory, 19th century, circular in…

French Ivory Miniature Painting of Diana and Cherub

A French miniature painting on ivory, 19th century, circular in form, finely painted on ivory depicting Diana and cherub with attendant. Housed in an ornate finely cast gilt metal frame., the miniature 8.7 cm diameter.

A similar pair of French portrait miniatures, signed M. Raumer,…

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.

A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of a gentleman, in…

19th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature on Ivory

A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of a gentleman, in tooled gilt foil mount and ebonized frame. Image 7.3 x 6.2 cm.

A Regency portrait miniature on ivory of a young gentleman,…

Regency Portrait Miniature of Young Gentleman in Gilt Case

A Regency portrait miniature on ivory of a young gentleman, oval gilt metal slip with machine engraved border, in satin and velvet lined red morocco case. Image 7.7 x 6 cm

A Victorian portrait miniature of a gentleman, oval, probably…

Victorian Portrait Miniature of Dr. Harkness

A Victorian portrait miniature of a gentleman, oval, probably on ivory, entitled verso 'Dr. Harkness'. Provenance: Mrs. F.H.Pyne (Pyne Gould Guinness). Image 7.5 x 6 cm

An 19th century portrait miniature painted on ivory, of a young…

19th Century Portrait Miniature of Young Woman in Empire Dress

An 19th century portrait miniature painted on ivory, of a young woman wearing an Empire dress with voile collar and bonnet. Oval, in black ebonised frame with grape hanger. Image 8.5 x 7 cm.

A Victorian miniature of a young girl, painted on ivory, gilt…

Victorian Miniature Girl on Ivory

A Victorian miniature of a young girl, painted on ivory, gilt framed. Framer's and Mrs. Reginald Ford Collection labels verso. Image 12 x 8 cm

Mid 19th century English portrait miniature, dated 1847…

1847 English Lady Portrait Miniature in Ebonized Frame

Mid 19th century English portrait miniature, dated 1847 portrait of lady of the manor on ivory in ebonized frame 8 x 6 cm

Mid 19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of young…

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

After Jean Etienne Liotard miniature portrait of the Countess…

Liotard's Countess: Miniature Portrait on Ivory

After Jean Etienne Liotard miniature portrait of the Countess of cork, half long study on ivory in oval ebonised frame

A hand painted portrait miniature, the Gainsborough style young…

Gainsborough Style Ivory Portrait Miniature in Ivory Frame

A hand painted portrait miniature, the Gainsborough style young woman on ivory, in an ivory frame.

Framed miniature portraits on ivory, one in .375 gold frame…

Gold-framed Miniature Ivory Portraits

Framed miniature portraits on ivory, one in .375 gold frame both unsigned

A Georgian hand painted portrait miniature, young man in formal…

Georgian Portrait Miniature: Young Man in Formal Dress

A Georgian hand painted portrait miniature, young man in formal dress on ivory or milk glass, under glass, ebony frame.

A hand painted portrait miniature, the Gainsborough style woman…

Gainsborough Woman Miniature in Brass Frame

A hand painted portrait miniature, the Gainsborough style woman on ivory or milk glass, in decorative brass frame.

A hand painted portrait miniature, military gent in dress…

Brass-framed Military Portrait Miniature on Ivory/Glass

A hand painted portrait miniature, military gent in dress uniform, painted on ivory or milk glass, under glass in decorative brass frame.

A Georgian hand painted portrait miniature, on ivory of a naval…

Georgian Naval Gentleman Miniature in Pinchbeck Frame

A Georgian hand painted portrait miniature, on ivory of a naval gentleman, pinchbeck frame and rock crystal.

A Regency hand painted portrait miniature, the elegant young…

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.

A hand painted portrait miniature, of Napoleon Bonaparte on…

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.

An exquisite antique portrait miniature of a young lady with…

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

An 18th/19th century portrait miniature reputedly of the…

18th/19th Century Portrait Miniature of William and Hester Pitt

An 18th/19th century portrait miniature reputedly of the William and Hester Pitt, the Earl and Countess of Chatham finely painted on ivory. In ornate gilt metal frame under glass, 7.5 x 5 cm. Note: William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, Pc, Frs (1708-1778)…

Mid 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of an English…

English Gentleman Portrait Miniature, 1840

Mid 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of an English gentleman, circa 1840, 11 cm diameter

Miniature portrait. Signed 'M. Pefil.' on ivory. Nb: export…

M. Pefil Miniature Ivory Portrait

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

18th century English portrait miniature, portrait of a…

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,…

19th century portrait miniature, portrait of a lady, wearing a…

19th Century Lady Portrait Miniature in Case

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 x 7 cm, set within a hinged leatherette case. Provenance: Janet Niven Antiques, Woollahra,…

18th century French portrait miniature, portrait of a young…

18th Century French Portrait Miniature of Young Lady

18th century French portrait miniature, portrait of a young lady, depicted in blue and white dress with coiffed blonde hair, in tones of blue, pink and white, of oval form, watercolour on ivory, 4.5 x 3.5 cm, set in a wooden frame, 11 x 10 cm

19th century portrait miniature, portrait of a young girl,…

Blonde Girl in White Dress

19th century portrait miniature, portrait of a young girl, depicted in white dress with short blonde hair, in pale tones, of oval form, watercolour on ivory, 4.5 x 3.5 cm, set in a wooden frame, 11 x 10 cm

19th century miniature painting, depicting Venus and Adonis in…

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