Seated Lady Playing Guitar
Philip Jean (British 1755-1802): miniature portrait of a seated lady playing guitar, signed and dated lower right "P.Jean, pinx, 1794", housed in ebonized frame, painting 15 x 12.5 cm.
Georgian Ivory Portrait Miniature of Woman in Blue Hat
Good Georgian ivory portrait miniature, English school, c.1790, of rectangular form, in three quarter sinister, depicted wearing a blue feathered hat, with gold necklace and frilled collared dress, holding a book in hand, set within a fine gilt frame, 14…
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…
Georgian Miniatures in Gold Pendant Frames
Two Georgian miniatures in gold pendant frames, late 18th century, comprising an oval bust portrait of a judge in a red robe and a profile portrait of a fashionable woman with coiffed hair, a lock of hair encased to the reverse, hand written label…
Ivory Duchess Portrait, England 1794
Hand painted ivory miniature, portrait of the Duchess of Bedford England 1794
18th Century Girl Portrait Miniature on Copper
A portrait miniature in oils on copper of a girl, in early 18th century manner, later framed, oval 17 x 14 cm overall
18th Century Turtle Shell Snuff Box with Miniature Portrait
An antique circular snuff box, turtle shell with hand-painted miniature portrait top mounted in rose gold, late 18th century, 8 cm diameter
Assorted Early Portrait Miniatures in Decorative Frames
Three various early Portrait Miniatures including: portraits of 2 Girls, and portrait of circa 18th century Woman, each in a decorative frame, 8.5 cm x 6 cm, average each
English Gentleman Miniature, Late 18th Century
A miniature, a gentleman English school circa 1790 with powdered hair en queue, wearing a blue coat, yellow waistcoat, white shirt and knotted cravat, gold frame, reverse with glazed reserve with inscription, oval length 7.4 cm Provenance: Estate of the…
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…
Miniature Portrait of Gentleman, 1795
A miniature, a gentleman circa 1795 possibly Charles Hayter, with powdered hair en queue, wearing a blue coat, white waistcoat and knotted cravat, gold frame, glazed hair reserve, oval length 7 cm Provenance: Estate of the late Estelle Gould
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…
18th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature in Oval Frame
A portrait miniature of a gentleman, 18th century, finely painted with a gentleman in a taupe coat and white jabot, within an oval paste mounted frame, 3.7 cm x 3 cm. Provenance: a gentleman's collection - Mr Neil Robertson, Leonard Joel, Melbourne,…
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.
18th Century Miniature Portrait of Man in Oval Frame
An 18th century miniature portrait of a man, oils on card, oval in ebonized papier mache frame, with gilt metal oak leaf hanger. 12.5 x 10.5 cm
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
Tabletop Fruit and Urn Still Life
18th century European miniature oil on canvas, Still Life of urn and fruit on a tabletop, unsigned. 18.5 x 15.5 cm
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…
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)…
Georgian Lady Miniature in Rose Gold Mount
A Georgian miniature portrait of a lady in rose gold mount, reverse with braided hair display, both sides under original convex glass, late 18th century, 9.5 cm high overall
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,…
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
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…
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
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
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
1769 Lady Portrait Miniature in Gold Frame
A gold framed portrait miniature of a lady wearing a white shawl and a straw hat with blue ribbons, inscribed W. H. 1769 lower right, enclosed back 7.7 cm high
Mary Lennox Bruce, Duchess of Richmond Portrait Miniature
A gold framed portrait miniature of Mary Lennox Bruce, Duchess of Richmond 15 carat rose gold frame with engraved inscription verso 'Mary Bruce Daughter to Charles Earl of Aylesbury Married in April 1757 to Charles Duke of Richmond' 7 cm high
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…
18th Century Lady Portrait Miniature
A portrait miniature of a lady, late 17th/early 18th century painted wearing a red bodice and a blue and gold threaded shawl, with a square ebonised frame and oval gilt border 4.7 cm high
18th Century English Lady Portrait Miniature
Early portrait miniature of a lady. Likely English, 18th century. Estate late lily Mathieson. 8 x 6 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…
18th Century Ivory Portrait Miniature Box
Late 18th century portrait miniature box and cover of cylindrical form, painted with a scene of a lady reclining in ivory, signed, raised on four ivory bun feet, diameter 14 cm
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.
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
Georgian Handpainted Miniature in 9ct Gold Oval Frame
A Georgian handpainted miniature, the oval hand painted and glazed portrait within a decorative frame, engraved to the reverse, 'Hannah Larkin, 1790 at 42', in 9ct gold, in original fitted oval box.
Four Miniature Portraits from Collection Daunt
Four portrait miniatures. Field Marshal Sir George white in dress uniform (damaged) (8.5 x 6.5 cm); portrait of an unknown woman in a feathered bonnet, monogrammed lower left (7.5 x 6 cm); portrait of an unknown woman in black lacquered frame, illeg.…
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
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.
Barber Beaumont Portrait Miniature of Gentleman with Lock of Hair
John Thomas Barber Beaumont (British, 1774, 1841) portrait miniature of a Gentleman. Signed ITB lower right hand corner. Gold bail with gold and gilt surround. Reverse with lock of hear, with gold and enamel surround. 8.5 cm in height (no including bail &…
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.
Assorted 18th Century Miniatures
A collection of various miniatures, 18th century and later, including a framed wax portrait miniature, two alabaster framed profiles portraits in cast metal, a folding folio comprising a young male and a female sitter in watercolour, and others, wax…
18th Century Man Portrait Miniature in Gilt Frame
18th century portrait miniature, on canvas on board, depicting a three quarter portrait of a man with slice collar from the side, set within a gilt frame, height 9 cm
Ivory Framed Master Portrait Miniatures Set
Set of three ivory framed miniatures after master portraits, one appears to be a vignette of Mary Queen of Scots as captive after an anonymous artist, the others in late 18th century style in the manner of Gainsborough and others, some inscribed, in…
"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…
George III Miniature Portrait
A late 18th century miniature portrait of George III (King of Great Britain), coloured engraving backed onto glass with gold foil, original wood frame with suspension ring. 15 cm x 12 cm.
Empire-style Bronze Framed Lady Portrait Miniature
A portrait miniature in an Empire style bronze frame, circa 1950, an oval hand painted and signed portrait of a lady in 18th century attire with a plumed hat, housed within an oval bezel and cast rectangular frame with vegetal motifs and a pierced crest…
Milkmaid Miniature in Faux Frame
A miniature painting of a Milkmaid, an oval miniature after Jean Baptiste Greuze's 1780 painting of a milkmaid and donkey, in a faux tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl frame; with a 1989 Moorland Galleries receipt, United Kingdom, for £290. Height 14.5 cm,…
Countess of Jersey Portrait Miniature in Gold Frame
An 18th century portrait miniature, the Countess of Jersey, painted on ivory, in gold oval frame
Nelson's Nile Victory Miniature
A portrait miniature, Lord Nelson, to commemorate his victory at the Battle of the Nile, 2nd August 1798, painted on card, in circular blue leather lidded case
Faded Blue: 18th Century Portrait Miniature
An 18th century portrait miniature, of a gentleman in a blue coat (faded)
18th Century Gentleman Miniature Portrait
Early miniature portrait. Gentleman. Possible 18th century Provenance: Purchased Christies sale 2-3-05. Height 5 cm, (oval)
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…
Miniature Portrait in Sterling Silver Frame
Early miniature portrait. Young woman. In hallmarked sterling silver frame (Birmingham 1915). Portrait possibly 18th century.Provenance: Purchased Christies sale 2-3-05.
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.
18th Century Gentleman Miniature Portrait in Plaster Frame
Miniature hand painted portrait of an 18th century Gent signed P.H. Set in a velvet lined plaster frame. Condition, good to fair, slight losses to the frame, some foxing. Dimensions of frame, 18 x 16 cm
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
Italian Noblewoman Miniature Portrait in Ivory Frame
An Italian miniature portrait of young lady in ivory frame. Veneer ivory panelled frame around a gold bezel enclosing a miniature image of the noble young lady attire in the 1700's manner. Height 13.5 cm. Width 10.5 cm
Italian Lady Miniature Portrait in Ivory Frame
An Italian miniature portrait of lady in ivory frame. Veneer ivory panelled frame around a gold bezel enclosing a miniature image of the noble woman attire in the 1700's manner. Height 13.5 cm. Width 10.2 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 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
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
18th Century Military Gentleman Portrait Miniature
18th century handpainted portrait miniature, of a Military Gentleman
Georgian Lady Enamel Portrait Miniature in Gilt Frame
A Georgian enamel portrait miniature of a lady, in an oval gilt frame and an associated oval gilt frame with black timber frame and red velvet lining, circa 1720, 3 x 2.5 cm
Late 18th Century Lady Miniature Portrait in Timber Frame
Miniature portrait of a late 18th century lady by G Duvivier set in a timber frame. Condition good to fair, age related wear. Dimensions of frame 13 x 13 cm
18th Century Ivory Portrait Miniature of Modish Young Woman
An antique ivory portrait miniature, 18th century, unsigned, a slightly naïve oval portrait of a modish young woman wearing pearls with a cameo and a plumed hat to her coiffed hair, the brass bezel set within a rectangular ebonised frame with an acorn…
18th Century French Ivory Portrait Miniature
An antique ivory portrait miniature, 18th century, French, apparently signed Charlize, the finely rendered circular portrait of a modish woman wearing a floral decorated straw hat, in delicate pastel tones, signed lower right, set within a brass bezel to…
Late 18th Century Nobleman Miniature in Timber Frame
Miniature portrait of a late 18th century nobleman set in a timber frame. Condition good, minor wear. Length 14.3 cm
18th Century Gentleman Ivory Miniature by Frepie
A superb ivory miniature modelled of a gentlemen in 18th century costume. Signed Frepie
18th Century Classical Lady Miniature in Ivory Frame
A framed, possibly ivory, miniature of an 18th century classical young lady, wearing low cut dress. 8 cm
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…
18th Century Woman Miniature Painting in Gilt Frame
An antique ivory miniature painting, the figure of an 18th century woman, signed and dated F.de Lis 1771, within a copper pink silk mount and circular moulded gilt frame with a bow embellishment. Diameter 9.5 cm
18th Century Style Woman in Ivory and Agate Frame
A German miniature painting in an ivory frame, the oval image of a late 18th century style woman with a floral hat and a laced bodice recessed in an ivory panelled octagonal frame with an agate coloured border. Height 10 cm. Width 8.5 cm
1782 French Portrait Miniature by Morin on Ivory
Antique French portrait miniature painted on ivory signed by Morin 1782, approx 14 cm x 12 cm (with frame)
Sophie Von Braunschwerin: 1700s Portrait Miniature
A portrait miniature of Princess Sophie Von Braunschwerin c.1700's
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)
18th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniatures
Two 18th century portrait miniatures, on ivory and card. on ivory of a gentleman wearing black coat and white chemise stock cravat, the other of a gentleman in blue coat, waistcoat frilled chemise and cravat
Framed Portrait Miniatures: 18th Century & Royalty
Three framed portrait miniatures, including 18th century. Woman; signed illegible; and signed portraits of King Edward VII & Queen, on ivorex. Various
18th Century Ladies Miniature Portrait Set in Gilt Frame
Miniature hand painted set of three portraits in a gilt filigree frame surrounded by rounded ivory panels depicting 18th century ladies. Diameter of frames 17 x 15 cm
18th Century Gentleman Cameo in Ebonised Frame
A finely carved cameo of a young gentleman, probably 18th century, mounted in an ebonised frame, 20 x 16 cm including frame
18th Century Ladies in Gilt Filigree Frame
Minature hand painted pair of portraits in a gilt filigree frame surrounded by rounded ivory panels depictings 18th century ladies, one signed 'Silver', the other indistinctly signed. Dimensions of each 17 x 15 cm
18th Century Lace Bonnet Miniature on Ivory
English school, late 18th century miniature of a young lady wearing lace bonnet, painted on ivory, ebonised frame
18th Century Gentleman Miniature on Ivory
English school, late 18th century miniature of a gentleman painted on ivory, ebonised frame
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
Miniature Portrait of Pasquale de Paoli
French school, latter half 18th century, a miniature portrait of Pasquale de Paoli, of Corsica, engraving, in a moulded wood frame. Height 14 cm. Width 11 cm (overall, including frame)
Georgian Portrait Miniature in Gold Surround
Georgian handpainted portrait miniature on ivory in 8ct gold surround, modern 9ct gold bale. Marked Anne brown - died 18th Nov 1811. Total weight approx 20.6 grams
Enamel Portrait of King James II by Charles Boit
Charles Boit (Swedish, 1662-1727) A portrait miniature on enamel depicting King James II late 17th/early 18th century oval, the subject seated with his head averted wearing a powdered wig and military regalia, within a silver surround, signed verso C.…
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