Antique portrait and other miniatures painted on ivory - price guide and values

Grand Tour Floral Micro Mosaic Miniature on Ivory

Grand Tour micro mosaic floral framed miniature the miniature on ivory depicting a young woman in an interior, 11.5 x 9 cm overall

Imperial Family Member Court Portrait in Mother of Pearl Frame

Miniature court portrait mid 19th century, female member of the Russian Imperial family, watercolour on ivory, mounted in finely carved mother of pearl frame, incorporating the Imperial Eagles & Saint George & the dragon, back label Red Cross Antiques &…

18th Century French Lady Portrait Miniature in Gilt Frame

18th century French portrait miniature, of oval form, depicting a lady in a blue dress with lace collar and posy at breast, with lace cap and necklace, watercolour on ivory, of oval form 6 cm x 4.4 cm, set within a giltwood frame, 9.5 cm x 8 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…

Gentleman Portrait on Ivory by Charles Day

Charles William Day (British, fl.1815-1854), portrait of a gentleman, depicted wearing a dark jacket, with white shirt and green cravat, watercolour on ivory, of oval form 6.5 cm x 5.5 cm, set within a wooden frame with gilt mount, 15 cm x 14 cm

1780 English Gentleman Portrait Miniature in Oval Frame

18th century English portrait miniature, c.1780, of oval form, depicting a gentleman with dark coat and brass buttons, with white shirt and powdered hair, watercolour on ivory, of oval form 5 cm x 4 cm, set in a turned wooden frame, 10.5 cm x 9 cm

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…

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 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

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…

Three Ladies in Pastel Dresses

19th century English portrait miniature group, three young ladies, depicted in pale blue, yellow and apricot dress, with headbands in curled hair, with blue sky background, watercolour on ivory, of circular form, diameter 10 cm, set within tortoiseshell…

Scarlet Officer Portrait Miniature

19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of an Officer, depicted in scarlet military coat with heavy gold epaulettes, watercolour on ivory, of rectangular form 12.5 cm x 9.5 cm, set within a rectangular brass frame accented with floral swags and…

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

George III Portrait Miniatures of Robert Alexander and Companion

A pair of George III hand painted portrait miniatures, finely painted and probably on ivory of a gent and his companion, the gent labelled on relief 'Robert Alexander of Boom Hall, Londonderry 1790 Married Anne McLillock...' in ebonised frames with ormolu…

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…

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

Continental Officer Portrait Miniature in Silver Frame

A Continental portrait miniature in silver frame, circa 1909, depicting an officer, watercolour on ivory. The frame stamped Aw to verso. Initialled '19 Lb 09'. 7.7 cm x 5.8 cm (including frame).

Gainsborough-style Portrait Miniature of Woman on Ivory

A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a woman painted in the Gainsborough manner, signed, in wood frame with brass slip.

George III Miniature Portraits on Ivory

Pair of George III miniature portraits on ivory, a half length study of a young woman wearing a fur cape, the other in a hooded green cape, in the manner of William Blake, both in period gilt frames.

John Brown Watt, MLC: Miniature Ivory Portrait

Miniature portrait on ivory. John Brown Watt, Mlc (1826-1897), Nb: export restricted. 7 x 5.5 cm

Gainsborough Lady Miniature in Ivory Frame

A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a 'Gainsborough' lady, framed in piano key ivory.

Georgian Gentleman Portrait on Ivory Miniature by Harris

Georgian portrait of a gentleman miniature handpainted on ivory, signed Harris, height 15 cm, width 11 cm

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

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

18th Century Miniature Portrait of Gentleman on Ivory

An English 18th century miniature portrait of a gent painted on ivory in fine gold mount, 3.5 x 3 cm

18th Century Blue Coat Gent Miniature Portrait on Ivory

An 18th century miniature portrait of a gent in a blue coat, painted on ivory and housed in a gold mount, 3.5 x 3 cm. Provenance: Christie's lot 197, 4th July 1994.

Gentleman Portrait on Ivory by Fanny Jacquier

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Portrait Miniature: Young Woman in Formal Dress

A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a young woman in formal dress, framed under glass with gold slip and birds-eye maple frame. 10 cm x 8 cm.

Miniature Ivory Portrait with Faux Gemstones and Pearls

A hand painted miniature on ivory, a woman with flowing hair and plain day dress, the gilt frame set with pearls and faux emeralds, the back with blue foil and frame for hair or photo. 7 cm x 9.5 cm.

Countess Harcourt Portrait Miniature in Brass Frame

A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, Countess Harcourt, signed, in brass and ebonised frame.

Signed Portrait Miniature of Gentleman on Ivory

Antique framed portrait miniature of a gentleman handpainted on ivory and signed lower right, height 9.5 cm approx. .

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

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

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

Edwardian Gentleman Miniature on Ivory

English school, (early 20th century), a miniature of an Edwardian gentleman, watercolour on ivory, Initialled lower right, 7 x 5 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

18th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature in Ebonised Frame

English school, (18th century), a portrait miniature of a gentleman, watercolour on ivory, original ebonised oval frame, Connoiseurs Store, Toorak, label verso, 4.5 x 4 cm

Young Officer Portrait in Gilt Frame

English school, (18th century), portrait of a young Officer, watercolour on ivory, oval gilt & lacquer frame, thistle decoration, 7.4 x 6 cm

Miniature Portrait of Gentleman in Dark Coat

English school, (early 19th century), a miniature portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat, watercolour on ivory, 10 x 7 cm

Miniature Portrait of Gentleman by Oscar Kunath

Oscar Kunath, (1830-1909) USA, a miniature portrait of a gentleman, watercolour on ivory, signed lower right, 7.5 x 6 cm

Miniature Portrait of Young Gentleman in Gilt Frame

English school, (19th century), a miniature portrait of a young gentleman, watercolour on ivory in a double sided gilt frame, 7 x 5.5 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…

Frapie's Regency Lady Miniature Portrait in Brass Frame

French miniature hand painted portrait on ivory of a Regency lady signed Frapie in an ornate brass frame

Pierced Frame Lady with Hat Miniature Portrait

Miniature portrait of a lady with a hat hand painted on ivory, signed lower left in a pierced brass frame

Geurin's Pink Dress Portrait Miniature on Ivory

A French portrait miniature on ivory, signed Geurin, of a woman in pink dress. Oval in papier mache frame. 14.5 cm x 12.5 cm

Armani-inspired Persian Ivory Court Miniatures

Pair Persian miniatures on ivory, court scenes in the manner of Armani

Military Gent: Three Portraits in Gold and Ivory

Three portrait miniatures, of the same Gent in military dress, one gold & pearl framed with reverse of gent at older age, other on ivory & gold framed on paper with hair locket

Gainsborough-style Miniature Paintings of Two Women on Ivory

A pair of miniature paintings on ivory, two women painted in 18th century Gainsborough manner, indistinct signatures to each, framed in elaborate brass frames with strut back.

Miniature Ivory Portrait in Frame

A miniature portrait painted on ivory in ivory frame, 19th/20th century, frame 14 x 12 cm

Women in Miniature: Three Hand-Painted Portraits

Three hand painted portrait miniatures, two on ivory, one on card, all women in various styles of dress, with different frames.

Young Woman in Elaborate Bonnet with Fur Muff Portrait Miniature

A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, the young woman wearing an elaborate bonnet and holding a fur muff, in elaborate gilt metal frame. 10 x 8 cm.

Hand-painted portrait miniatures by Karl Joseph Stieler

A pair of hand painted portrait miniatures on ivory, attributed to Karl Joseph Stieler, of women, one in an ornate court dress with pearl jewellery, the other with a less formal gown, in matching gilt metal frames. 10 x 8 cm.

French Court Lady Portrait Miniature in Brass Frame

A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a French court lady in formal dress, signature to right side, in ornate brass frame. 12 x 8 cm.

Portrait Miniature of Young Woman in Court Dress

A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a young woman in court dress with ringleted hair, with signature to the right corner, in gilt metal and blue bead frame. 11 x 9 cm.

French Street Scene Miniature by R. Nicolle in Gilt Frame

A hand painted miniature on ivory, a street scene in France, signed 'R. Nicolle', in black and gilt frame. 10 x 8 cm.

Antique Rajasthan Fort Miniature on Ivory (Not for Export)

Antique miniature of the Rahjasthan fort painted on Ivory, 6 cm wide approx., This item may not be exported.

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.

Collection of Seven 19th Century Female Portrait Miniatures

Seven female portrait miniatures, early 19th century and later, including three in square ebonized frames, two in oval frames, all painted in watercolour on ivory and board, largest 8.5 cm x 7 cm.

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.

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.

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.

1922 Portrait Miniature of Aline Ruth Edwards in Leather Case

Vintage leather cased portrait miniature painted on ivory of Aline Ruth Edwards, aged 18, at Lynton, Goulburn, signed to left of portrait (signature unclear) and dated 1922. brass framed, in leather case, height miniature, 9 cm

Victorian Gentleman Oval Portrait in Brass Frame

Miniature oval portrait of a Victorian Gent on ivory, in a cast brass frame

Antique Portrait Miniature of Lord Nelson

An antique portrait miniature of Lord Nelson, late 19th century, a typical half portrait of the Nelson as vice Admiral wearing the medal of the Nile, in watercolour on ivory signed Smith to left of image, additionally, signed in pencil, apparently 'Cleal'…

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…

Antique Ivory Portrait Miniature in Carved Frame

Good antique portrait miniature in a craved ivory frame. A austere lady, with high hair and a low cut dress, painted on ivory. Signed on the right. This item may not be exported without CITES documentation

Botticelli's Venus Miniature Portrait on Ivory

Miniature portrait on ivory after Botticelli's Venus. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, height 7.5 cm (oval)

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)

Georgian Lady Portrait Miniature in Plumed Hat and Blue Gown

An antique portrait miniature of a woman early 20th century, the half portrait of an elegant attired Georgian lady in a plumed hat and a blue gown, in watercolours on ivory or ivorine, housed in a simple timber frame, height 12 cm, width 10 cm

Miniature Clipper Ship Painting on Ivory

An American miniature painting on ivory of a clipper ship, on oval panel, monogrammed, in oak frame with gilt slip. Overall 24.5 cm x 27 cm

19th Century Child Portrait Miniature Brooch

An antique portrait miniature brooch of a child, 19th century, the oval portrait of a blonde curly haired child in delicate watercolours probably on ivory and housed in a simple oval pinchbeck frame with pin clasp, length 5.5 cm, width 4.5 cm

19th Century German Portrait Miniature of Elderly Gentleman

An antique portrait miniature of a man, 19th century, probably German, the rectangular half portrait of an older gentleman in a semi-profile pose and wearing a grey brown coat jacket, in watercolours on ivory, with signature of a. Horstmann lower right of…

Signed portrait miniature of Georgiana Cavendish by Cosway

A signed portrait miniature of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, 19th to early 20th century, signed Cosway, (Richard 1742-1840) but after, an opposite half portrait of a work originally by Thomas Gainsborough painted in 1787, in watercolours on…

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…

Audrey Halsey Portrait Miniature on Ivory

A painted portrait miniature on ivory of Audrey Halsey, framed behind glass. Length 6.5 cm

Robert and Ann Alexander Portrait Miniatures

Two portrait miniatures, hand painted on ivory of Robert and Ann Alexander, inscribed verso, ebonised frames with gilt mounts.

Portrait Miniature of Prince Charlotte on Ivory

Good 19th century portrait miniature of Prince Charlotte of Wales, on ivory, in three quarter sinister, with feathered hat, lace dress, fur coat in oval frame, height 7 cm

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

19th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature on Ivory

A 19th century portrait miniature of a gent, on ivory, soft tones. 7 x 5 cm

Victorian Portrait Miniature of Young Deputy, 1848

A Victorian portrait miniature on ivory of a young man, oval, gilt frame, the reverse with hand noted detail - 'A Son of Luelere?.... now a Deputy...1848'. 5 x 4.9 cm

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.

Antique Woman Portrait in Black Dress and Gold Jewelry

Antique miniature portrait of a woman, Woman in black dress wearing gold jewellery. Possibly on ivory. 8 cm X 6 cm (oval).

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)

Early 20th Century Portrait Miniatures

Two portrait miniatures, Edwardian and after, early 20th century, in opaque watercolours on ivory, an oval portrait of a gentleman, a gift to his wife with engraved annotations verso, in a gold plated brass frame; and a square portrait of a Dutch girl, in…