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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A portrait miniature, of a lady in a yellow dress, painted on…

Yellow-Dressed Lady Miniature in Gold Frame

A portrait miniature, of a lady in a yellow dress, painted on ivory, in gold and ebonised timber frame

A portrait miniature, of a lady, painted on ivory, in gold frame

Lady in Gold: Ivory Portrait Miniature

A portrait miniature, of a lady, painted on ivory, in gold frame

A portrait miniature, of a gentleman in ceremonial dress,…

Ceremonial Gentleman Portrait Miniature on Ivory

A portrait miniature, of a gentleman in ceremonial dress, painted on ivory, in ebonised timber frame

A portrait miniature, of a young lady, painted on ivory, in…

Young Lady Portrait Miniature on Ivory in Ebonised Frame

A portrait miniature, of a young lady, painted on ivory, in ebonised timber frame

A Georgian portrait miniature, of a gentleman, painted on ivory,…

Georgian Gentleman Portrait Miniature in Ebony Case

A Georgian portrait miniature, of a gentleman, painted on ivory, in ebonised timber case

A portrait miniature, gentleman in red coat, painted on ivory,…

Gentleman in Red Coat

A portrait miniature, gentleman in red coat, painted on ivory, in ebonised timber frame

A Georgian portrait miniature, of a lady in a blue dress,…

Georgian Lady in Blue: Ivory Portrait Miniature

A Georgian portrait miniature, of a lady in a blue dress, painted on ivory, in oval red leather case

A portrait miniature, of a woman in a mauve dress, painted on…

Mauve Lady

A portrait miniature, of a woman in a mauve dress, painted on ivory, in gold oval frame

A portrait miniature, lady in a white dress, by Jean Urbain…

White-Dressed Lady

A portrait miniature, lady in a white dress, by Jean Urbain Guerin, painted on ivory, in oval marcasite frame

A portrait miniature, Victorian lady, painted on ivory, in gold…

Victorian Lady Portrait Miniature in Gold Oval Frame

A portrait miniature, Victorian lady, painted on ivory, in gold oval frame

A portrait miniature, French soldier, by Sedlmeyer, painted on…

French Soldier Portrait Miniature by Sedlmeyer on Ivory

A portrait miniature, French soldier, by Sedlmeyer, painted on ivory

A portrait miniature, Mr John Mackenzie, Lawyer, painted on…

John Mackenzie, Lawyer

A portrait miniature, Mr John Mackenzie, Lawyer, painted on ivory

A Georgian portrait miniature, young Vicar, painted on ivory,…

Georgian Vicar Miniature in Ebonised Frame

A Georgian portrait miniature, young Vicar, painted on ivory, in ebonised timber frame

A Georgian portrait miniature, gentleman in red coat, painted…

Georgian Gentleman in Red Coat Miniature Portrait

A Georgian portrait miniature, gentleman in red coat, painted on ivory, in ebonised timber frame

A Georgian portrait miniature, 'Captain Charles Spencer…

Georgian Portrait Miniature of Captain Ricketts

A Georgian portrait miniature, 'Captain Charles Spencer Ricketts', painted on ivory, in ebonised timber frame

A portrait miniature of a gentleman in red coat, painted on…

Gentleman in Red Coat: Ivory Portrait Miniature

A portrait miniature of a gentleman in red coat, painted on ivory, in oval leather bound case with green velvet interior

A pair of George III portrait miniatures, the gent and lady…

George III Portrait Miniatures in Ebonised Frames

A pair of George III portrait miniatures, the gent and lady finely painted in formal attire, oval form, painted on ivory, the ebonised frames with gilt metal fittings. 7.8 cm x 6.5 cm painting size.

Spanish miniature portrait of Alfonso XIII, hand painted on…

Hand-painted Alfonso XIII miniature portrait on ivory

Spanish miniature portrait of Alfonso XIII, hand painted on ivory, signed, with gilt-metal frame, 12 x 8.5 cm

Assorted miniature portraits, hand painted on ivory, paper and…

Miniature Portrait Collection

Assorted miniature portraits, hand painted on ivory, paper and porcelain, framed (13)

Edwardian portrait miniature on ivory. Oval 3/4 portrait of a…

Edwardian Young Man Portrait Miniature

Edwardian portrait miniature on ivory. Oval 3/4 portrait of a young man in an open shirt. Height 13.5 cm, (total)

19th century portrait miniature on ivory. Oval 3/4 portrait of…

19th Century Young Man Portrait Miniature

19th century portrait miniature on ivory. Oval 3/4 portrait of a young man in a pinchbeck frame. Frame with solder repairs and missing clasp pin. Height 8 cm, (total)

Circa 19th century portrait miniature on ivory. Oval portrait…

19th Century Ivory Portrait Miniature of Young Woman

Circa 19th century portrait miniature on ivory. Oval portrait of a young woman set within the cover of an ivory notebook. Height 10 cm, (total)

A collection of four miniatures on ivory of court beauties in…

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

An antique French miniature painting of a woman in a gold…

French Woman Miniature Painting in Gold Frame, 1775

An antique French miniature painting of a woman in a gold plated frame, 1775, with date and initials, A.S. To margin, the portrait bust in watercolour and white highlights on ivory of a woman in a powdered wig and a white lace dress upon a pastel blue…

A Georgian portrait miniature of a woman, early 19th century,…

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

Early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory portrait of a…

Regency Woman with Ruby Necklace

Early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory portrait of a woman Regency costume with fine ruby necklace

An 18th century miniature of a 17th century Spanish nobleman…

Spanish Nobleman Miniature on Ivory

An 18th century miniature of a 17th century Spanish nobleman painted on ivory. 7.5 cm high, 6.5 cm wide.

An 18th century miniature on ivory. 8 cm diameter.

18th Century Ivory Miniature, 8cm

An 18th century miniature on ivory. 8 cm diameter.

two antique framed miniatures on ivory, late 18th to early 19th…

Antique Miniature Ivory Portraits

two antique framed miniatures on ivory, late 18th to early 19th century. a grisaille portrait of a woman attired in the Georgian manner, within a circular ivory mount in a flame mahogany and parquetry embellished frame; and an oval portrait of an woman in…

A miniature portrait of a gent painted on ivory in shagreen…

Miniature Portrait of a Gent in Shagreen Case, 1820

A miniature portrait of a gent painted on ivory in shagreen case, circa 1820, 6.5 x 5 cm

A gun metal frame by Hardy Brothers with miniature, the Arts &…

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

Antique hand painted framed miniature on ivory, depicting a…

Hand painted antique ivory portrait of young girl

Antique hand painted framed miniature on ivory, depicting a young girl portrait, 13.5 cm x 11.5 cm approx

A miniature portrait of a lady, painted on ivory, early 19th…

Early 19th Century Miniature Portrait of Justina Dales

A miniature portrait of a lady, painted on ivory, early 19th century, pen inscription verso 'Justina Dales, 1808', 11 x 7.5 cm

Signed French miniature on ivory of a gentleman

French Gentleman Miniature on Ivory

Signed French miniature on ivory of a gentleman

An anti-slavery oval miniature on ivory, the portrait of a…

Anti-Slavery Miniature: Man in Chains

An anti-slavery oval miniature on ivory, the portrait of a kneeling black man in chains inscribed 'Am I Not a Man and a Brother', in ebonised oval frame with convex glass. 10.5 x 9.5 cm

A late Victorian miniature watercolour portrait painting on…

Late Victorian Miniature Portrait of Young Gentleman on Ivory Panel

A late Victorian miniature watercolour portrait painting on ivory panel of a young gentleman. In gilt wood frame. Image 8.5 x 6.5 cm

An 18th century portrait miniature on ivory, of a young boy…

Young Boy with Flowers: 18th Century Portrait Miniature

An 18th century portrait miniature on ivory, of a young boy seated before a table strewn with flowers. Rectangular image with gilt metal slip set in an ebonised frame with gilt floral hanger. Image 8.5 x 6.5 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 image with gilt metal mount in black ebonised frame with grape hanger. Image 8.5 x 7 cm

A Regency portrait miniature of a naval officer, painted on…

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

An oval miniature of a lady with black curly hair, large loop…

Latour's Oval Miniature of Lady with Curly Hair

An oval miniature of a lady with black curly hair, large loop earrings and white satin blouse, signed Latour, on ivory; 8 x 6 cm

An oval miniature of a Court beauty, initialed JBS, on ivory;…

JBS Court Beauty Miniature on Ivory

An oval miniature of a Court beauty, initialed JBS, on ivory; 10 x 9 cm

An oval miniature of Lord Clivedon, titled to reverse, on ivory;…

Miniature Portrait of Lord Clivedon on Ivory Oval (7.5 x 5.5 cm)

An oval miniature of Lord Clivedon, titled to reverse, on ivory; 7.5 x 5.5 cm

Antique miniature portrait on Ivory (1880) in leather…

1880 Miniature Ivory Portrait in Leather Travel Case

Antique miniature portrait on Ivory (1880) in leather travelling case, case approx 8 cm x 6 cm

Fine antique miniature painted on Ivory of a young lady, approx…

Antique Ivory Miniature: Young Lady Portrait

Fine antique miniature painted on Ivory of a young lady, approx 10 cm Sq

A miniature portrait painted on ivory in bi-fold ivory case,…

19th Century Miniature Ivory Portrait in Bi-Fold Case

A miniature portrait painted on ivory in bi-fold ivory case, 19th century. 9 x 5.5 cm

A Georgian miniature of a young girl, oval on ivory, 6.5 x 5.2…

Georgian Girl Miniature on Ivory

A Georgian miniature of a young girl, oval on ivory, 6.5 x 5.2 cm (unframed)

A framed collection of thirteen Georgian miniature s of legal…

Georgian Legal Miniatures Collection

A framed collection of thirteen Georgian miniature s of legal gentlemen, oval on ivory

William & Daniel Downey (British, c1860-1900s), An Edwardian…

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…

A Georgian miniature of two young girls, inscribed to the…

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…

A Georgian miniature on ivory of a man in an ermine trimmed…

Georgian Nobleman in Ermine Trimmed Cloak Miniature

A Georgian miniature on ivory of a man in an ermine trimmed cloak, 18th century, oval on ivory, 6 x 4.5 cm

A Georgian miniature on ivory of a woman with a white bonnet…

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

John Smart (British 1741-1811), A Georgian miniature of a…

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

A Georgian miniature of a young man with white cravat and black…

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

A signed antique miniature on ivory, early 20th century, the…

Antique Signed Miniature of Fashionable Woman

A signed antique miniature on ivory, early 20th century, the finely painted image of a woman fashionably attired in the manner of Gainsborough with a rose and feather plumed straw hat and diaphanous clothing in pastel hues, signed 'Belle' and housed in a…

A 19th century framed miniature portrait painting on ivory of a…

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

A Georgian miniature of man in blue coat on ivory, gilt oval…

Georgian Miniature of Man in Blue Coat on Ivory Frame

A Georgian miniature of man in blue coat on ivory, gilt oval frame on later ebonised frame, 7 x 6 cm

A Georgian portrait miniature of Lt. Peter Sykes, on ivory, in…

Georgian Portrait Miniature of Lt. Peter Sykes, RN

A Georgian portrait miniature of Lt. Peter Sykes, on ivory, in oval gilt frame on black timber mount, inscribed to verso 'Peter Sykes Lt RN', circa 1830. 7 x 6 cm

A Georgian miniature of naval officer on ivory, gilt oval frame…

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'

Victorian miniature, hand painted and signed on ivory frame

Hand-Painted Victorian Miniature on Ivory Frame

Victorian miniature, hand painted and signed on ivory frame

A late 19th century French school portrait miniature on ivory a…

French Officer Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Late 19th Century

A late 19th century French school portrait miniature on ivory a young officer, wearing white coat with high blue collar and black stock and rosettes, carrying sword, signed with initials R.I.

An 18th/19th century miniature on ivory, in the manner of…

Miniature Portrait of Lady in Gilded Frame

An 18th/19th century miniature on ivory, in the manner of Richard Cosway, depicting a lady, within a gilded frame and mount, 8 cm oval, the frame 15 cm x 17 cm.

Three miniature portraits, two photographic and one painted on…

Miniature Portraits Collection: 19th-20th Century

Three miniature portraits, two photographic and one painted on ivory, late 19th-early 20th century. Largest 5 x 6.5 cm

A pair of framed miniature portraits painted on ivory and…

Tortoise Shell Miniature Portraits, 19th Century

A pair of framed miniature portraits painted on ivory and housed in fine tortoise shell frames with silver and mother of pearl inlay, 19th century. 8 cm diameter

A miniature framed portrait of a girl painted on ivory in…

Miniature Portrait of Girl in Ormolu Frame, 19th Century

A miniature framed portrait of a girl painted on ivory in ormolu frame, late 19th century. 9 x 12 cm

Miniature on ivory of a young girl with Australian silver case…

Young Girl Miniature with Australian Silver Case

Miniature on ivory of a young girl with Australian silver case by J.M. Wendt

Miniature on ivory, Thomas Bright born 1804, died 1866, in a…

Thomas Bright: Miniature Portrait in Gilt Frame

Miniature on ivory, Thomas Bright born 1804, died 1866, in a gilt frame

Two Antique French portrait miniatures painted on Ivory 19th…

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

Three Regency framed miniatures of gentlemen on ivory

Regency Miniature Trio: Gentleman Portraits on Ivory

Three Regency framed miniatures of gentlemen on ivory

A Renard (French miniaturist active 1810-1830) fine antique…

Renard Oval Portrait Miniature of Officer on Ivory

A Renard (French miniaturist active 1810-1830) fine antique oval portrait miniature of an officer on ivory, mounted in a gilt metal enclosed frame, signed lower right, approx 9.5 cm high, 7 cm wide. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney.

Pair of framed miniature portraits painted on ivory, early 19th…

Framed Ivory Miniature Portrait Pair, Early 19th Century

Pair of framed miniature portraits painted on ivory, early 19th century. Paintings 6.5 cm diameter each

Two timber framed miniatures with hand painted portraits on…

Hand-painted Ivory Portraits in Timber Frames

Two timber framed miniatures with hand painted portraits on ivory. Largest frame 13 x 16 cm

Georgian framed miniature portrait on ivory. Frame 9 x 11 cm

Georgian Ivory Miniature Portrait in Ornate Frame

Georgian framed miniature portrait on ivory. Frame 9 x 11 cm

Miniature Madonna portrait painted on ivory, signed S. Manunta,…

Miniature Madonna by S. Manunta, 19th Century

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

An Edwardian miniature of a young lady, painted on ivory. 4 cm…

Edwardian Miniature of Young Lady on Ivory in Folding Case

An Edwardian miniature of a young lady, painted on ivory. 4 cm high in a folding case

Two antique portrait miniature pendants, both of oval design…

Antique Hand-Painted Portrait Miniature Pendants

Two antique portrait miniature pendants, both of oval design and hand painted depicting a gentleman in profile, one on ivory with glazed and plaited hair section to the reverse, the other hand painted on card, gold cased frames, 65 mm x 75 mm

A pair of Antique French circular miniatures of young boys…

Antique French Miniatures: Young Boys Courting Young Ladies

A pair of Antique French circular miniatures of young boys courting young ladies on Ivory, both signed to lower sides (2)

Very fine Antique miniature of Jean Baptiste Kleber on Ivory,…

Antique Ivory Miniature of Jean Baptiste Kleber

Very fine Antique miniature of Jean Baptiste Kleber on Ivory, signed to side R.Louis

An antique miniature on ivory. Possibly 18th century. A…

Antique Miniature Portrait of Aristocratic Woman

An antique miniature on ivory. Possibly 18th century. A delicately painted watercolour half-length portrait of an aristocratic woman in contemporary attire, blue textured drapes and a Crown behind her; set within an ivory frame. Height 11.5 cm. Width 9.5…

A fine Victorian cabinet miniature on ivory, 19th century, the…

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…

Two portrait miniatures painted on ivory, approx 8.5 cm x 6.5…

Pair of Ivory Portrait Miniatures

Two portrait miniatures painted on ivory, approx 8.5 cm x 6.5 cm (2)

Antique European hand painted portrait miniature painted on…

European Hand-Painted Portrait Miniature on Ivory

Antique European hand painted portrait miniature painted on ivory, 15.5 cm high, 12.5 cm wide (frame)

Fine antique circular portrait miniature of a lady and gent,…

Antique Guenin Portrait Miniature in Walnut Frame

Fine antique circular portrait miniature of a lady and gent, painted on ivory, signed Guenin - mounted in walnut frame, approx 13.5 cm high, 13.5 cm wide

Fine antique English portrait miniature of a young lady, in…

English Lady Portrait Miniature in Oval Frame

Fine antique English portrait miniature of a young lady, in oval frame on ivory. Approx 13 cm high, 11 cm wide

Four antique miniatures, each painted on ivory, mounted in…

Antique Ivory Miniatures in Brass Frames (4)

Four antique miniatures, each painted on ivory, mounted in antique brass frames with easel backs, approx 10.5 cm high, 8 cm wide (4)

A Potrait miniature on ivory of Saint Fabiola, German, circa…

Miniature Portrait of Saint Fabiola in Ivory Frame

A Potrait miniature on ivory of Saint Fabiola, German, circa 1900. A typical depiction housed in ivory and tortoise shell frame with gilt metal mount

A finely painted miniature on ivory, English, 19th century,…

19th Century English Gentleman Miniature on Ivory

A finely painted miniature on ivory, English, 19th century, gentleman in formal attire 9 x 7 cm

Portrait miniature, 'Maria Josepha Archduchess of Modena.' oval…

Maria Josepha Archduchess of Modena Portrait Miniature

Portrait miniature, 'Maria Josepha Archduchess of Modena.' oval portrait on ivory, in gilt bronze classical frame with tortoiseshell border. Paper label verso with sitter's name & title in ink. Watercolour. Length 16 cm

Georgian portrait miniature. 'Stephen Sloane Younger Son of…

Georgian Portrait Miniature: Stephen Sloane by Francis Dickinson

Georgian portrait miniature. 'Stephen Sloane Younger Son of Hans Sloane of Stoneham Co Hants,' painted by Francis Dickinson. Oval painting on ivory in gilt bronze classical frame. Name of sitter & artist written verso in ink. Watercolour Length 12 cm

After Gros, Antoine-Jean Napoleon & Josephine. 20th century…

Napoleon & Josephine Miniatures on Ivory

After Gros, Antoine-Jean Napoleon & Josephine. 20th century Miniatures on ivory (2) 8.5 x 6.5 cm (each)

Portrait miniature of Napoleon on ivory, approx 8 cm x 7 cm

Napoleon's Ivory Portrait Miniature

Portrait miniature of Napoleon on ivory, approx 8 cm x 7 cm

Old miniature portrait of a lady painted on ivory, approx 18 cm…

Antique Lady Portrait on Ivory

Old miniature portrait of a lady painted on ivory, approx 18 cm high, 15 cm wide including frame

Two French miniature portrait prints on ivory 'Napoleon…

French Miniature Portrait Prints of Napoleon and Another Figure

Two French miniature portrait prints on ivory 'Napoleon Bonaparte' and another, in inlaid frames, signed

Oval erotic miniature on ivory, signed top left

Intimate Oval

Oval erotic miniature on ivory, signed top left

Early 19th century portrait miniature of young woman on ivory,…

Young Woman in White Dress Portrait Miniature

Early 19th century portrait miniature of young woman on ivory, wearing white dress, reverse panel mounted in blue glass

Early 19th century portrait miniature of nobleman on ivory…

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

Antique framed miniature on ivory of a gentleman in blue jacket…

Miniature Portrait of Gentleman in Blue Jacket

Antique framed miniature on ivory of a gentleman in blue jacket beige waistcoat, measures 4 cm x 3 cm image