Antique portrait and other miniatures (full listing)

Early Velvet Lined Portrait Miniatures of Major Historical Figures

Group seven early velvet lined portrait miniatures velvet lined portraits of major early figures, including: composers Liszt, Mozart, Beethoven, Wander, and poets Shakespeare, and Tennyson. Height 13 cm each).

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Antique Continental Miniature Portrait of Lady in Ostrich Plume Hat

An antique Continental miniature portrait of a lady in an ostrich plume hat, housed in an ornate gilt metal frame, 19th/20th century, 16 x 10.5 cm overall

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

Antique Hand-Painted Miniature Profile Portrait of Man, 19th Century

An antique hand painted miniature profile portrait of a man, watercolour on card, early 19th century, 13.5 x 11.5 cm overall

Miniature Hand Painted Portrait of Lady in Blue Dress

A miniature hand painted portrait of a lady in a blue dress, housed in a piano ivory and tortoiseshell frame, 20th century, 14 x 12 cm overall

19th Century English Miniature Portrait of Elegant Lady

An antique English miniature portrait of a lady with sitter's details verso, 19th century, 11.5 x 19.5 cm overall

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

George Washington Portrait Miniature in Ebony and Ivory Frame

Portrait miniature, inlaid ebony and ivory frame with hand painted image of George Washington, signed indistinctly

19th Century Handpainted Portrait Miniature of Veiled Lady

19th circa handpainted portrait miniature of a lady with veil, unsigned, size 4.5 cm by 3.6 cm,

Interchangeable Costume Portrait Miniature Set, English circa 1660-70

A rare and amusing mica and portrait miniature set, with interchangeable costumes that overlay the portrait of a lady changing her persona, English circa 1660-70, oval 8.2 cm by 6.5 cm, oil on copper and oil on mica. Exhibited: Featured on 'For Love or…

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.

Assorted Framed Miniature Portraits of Ladies in Gilt Metal Frame

Three assorted framed miniature portraits of ladies, one housed in attractive gilt metal and piano ivory frame, the largest 15 x 12 cm overall

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…

Mother and Daughter Portrait Miniature in Gilt Bronze Frame

Attractive circa 19th French portrait miniature by Lagarde, of a mother and daughter in an ornate easel form ribbon top gilt bronze frame

Antique 'Husband & Wife' Portrait Miniatures, Circa 1830

A pair of antique 'Husband & Wife' portrait miniatures of unknown sitters, circa 1830, 7 x 5 cm each, 15 x 13 cm each overall

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

Portrait Miniature of Young English Gentleman, 19th Century

A portrait miniature of a young man, English first half of the 19th century. Dimensions: 6 cm

Mary Ann Cope Portrait Miniature by Rose Blakemore, 1906

An early 20th century portrait miniature by rose Blakemore, of Mary Ann Cope, gouache, initialled Rb lower left, 7.5 x 7.5 cm, in a ribbon tied gilt metal easel frame. Painted in Sydney April 1906.

Gentleman Portrait in Embossed Gilt Frame, Georgian Ivory Miniature

Georgian hand painted ivory miniature, portrait of a gentleman in beautiful embossed gilt frame with scrolls and roses decoration

Georgian Hand-Painted Venus Miniature in Unique Gilt Frame

Georgian hand painted portrait miniature, unusual gilt frame with central engraved armorial revealing hand painted porcelain miniature of Venus at toilette reclining nude

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…

Hand-Painted Miniature Portrait of Lady in Silver Frame, 19th Century

An antique circular hand-painted miniature portrait of a lady, signed 'F.M. Marcucci. Roma', housed in a silver frame, 19th century, 5.5 cm diameter

Antique Miniature Portrait: Lady in Red, Revealing Pose, 1830

An antique miniature portrait of a woman in a red dress in a slightly risque pose with one breast revealed, circa 1830, 7.5 x 7 cm overall

Young Lady in Blue Dress: 19th Century Ivory Portrait Miniature

19th Century Ivory Portrait Miniature, of oval form, in three quarter sinister, depicting a young lady with hair tied in pale blue ribbon wearing pearl necklace and pale blue dress, set within a black lacquer frame. 14 x 11 cm

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 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,…

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

Young Lady in Lace Dress: 19th Century Ivory Miniature

19th century ivory portrait miniature, in three quarter sinister, depicting a young lady with hair tied, wearing a lace dress falling from shoulder, on mottled blue background, set with gilt ormolu scrolled frame, 14 cm x 12 cm

Sleeping Child Portrait Miniature in Ornate Gilt Frame, 19th Century

Good 19th century portrait miniature, depicting a sleeping child, within a gilt oval mount and nice pierced and carved gilt timber frame, 8 cm x 6.5 cm (miniature) and 22.5 cm x 21 cm (frame)

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,…

Lady in Lace: 19th Century Ivory Portrait Miniature

19th century ivory portrait miniature, of roundel form, depicting a lady seated in three quarter with head turned wearing pearl headdress and earrings, with lace dress tied with blue ribbon, set within a gilt frame, diameter 14.5 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…

French 19th Century Ivory Miniature: Nude Reclining in Forest

Beautiful French 19th century ivory miniature, of oval form, painted with a scene of a nude reclining in a forest, the whole surrounded by a beaded brass frame, 15.5 cm x 17 cm

Georgian Gentleman Portrait Miniature in Gilt Brass Frame

Georgian portrait miniature, on card, of an older gentleman with blue waist coat and linen shirt, before a red curtain and distant landscape, within a gilt brass frame, 9.5 cm x 7.5 cm

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 Lady Miniature Portrait in Japanned Frame

Georgian framed portrait miniature portrait of a lady, signed lower right, in original japanned frame, with brass acorn and oak leaf hook, height 7.5 cm approx, image .

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 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 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.

Duke of Wellington Miniature Gold Medallion in Ivory Box

Duke of Wellington miniature gold medallion housed in a turned ivory circular miniature box, engraved with crown and monogram, early 19th century, the box 2.2 cm diameter

Empress Elisabeth of Austria Double Portrait Miniatures by Winterhalter

20th century painted ivory double portrait, miniatures, signed Franz Xaver Winterhalter, both depicting empress Elisabeth of Austria, on a felt ivory and faux tortoise shell frame, 25.5 cm x 16 cm (including frame)

Napoleon and Wellington Portrait Miniatures by Huber and Fuger

Two portrait miniatures, depicting Napoleon, signed 'M . Huber', and possibly the Duke of Wellington, signed 'Fuger', watercolour and gouache, oval 8 x 6 cm, in bone frames 14 x 11 and 14 x 12 cm. (2)

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.

Woman by the Lake: Late 19th Century Portrait Miniature

Late 19th century portrait miniature, depicting a woman with her head turned slightly to the left, shown with her arms crossed to the side, the background depicts a lake with large rocky formations, 7.5 cm x 9 cm (image only)

French Maiden Ivory Miniature in Gilt Frame

Hand painted ivory miniature, depicting a French maiden in ornate gilt frame

1793-94 Hand Painted Ivory Miniatures by George Engleheart in Frame

Pair of framed ivory miniatures, hand painted ivory miniatures by artist George Engleheart c.1793-94 in mottle velvet frame

19th Century Antique Miniature Picture Frame with Sculpted Portrait

Antique miniature picture frame with photographic profile sculpture portrait, 19th century, 13 x 10 cm overall

19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Portrait Miniature on Display Stand

Napoleon Bonaparte antique French portrait miniature mounted in plush velvet and leather display stand, 19th century, 22 cm high overall

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

Profile of the Virgin Mary: Antique Hand-Painted Ivory Portrait

An antique miniature portrait of the Virgin Mary in profile, hand-painted on ivory, 19th/20th century, signed lower right (illegible), 8 x 6.5 cm overall

Georgian 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

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

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

Marie Antoinette Miniature by Ida Calzolari

Ida Calzolari 1936- Marie Antoinette miniature after Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun 1755-1842, watercolour and gouache, signed center left, 18 cm x 6 cm

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

Signed Ivory Miniature: Woman in Ivory Frame (13 x 12cm)

An ivory framed miniature of a woman, signed lower right 13 x 12 cm

Ivory Lady: Hil Signed Miniature in Ivory Frame (12cm)

An ivory framed miniature of a lady, signed Hil bottom right, height 12 cm

Napoleon Bonaparte: Ivory Portrait Miniature by Delaroche

19th century hand painted ivory portrait miniature, depicting emperor Napoleon Bonaparte of France in carved ivory frame, signed by the artist Delaroche height 14 cm, width 12 cm

1900 Gold Memorial Locket with Hair and Miniature Portrait

Gold Memorial locket, circa 1900; the oval surround of scroll and foliate design centring a glazed compartment enclosing a lock of hair accented with seed pearls, the reverse with engraved hinged cover opening to reveal a miniature portrait, mounted in…

Portrait Miniatures: Historical Figures, Elegant Ladies, and Salon Scenes

A collection of six framed portrait miniatures, 19th and 20th century, including a salon scene, historical figures and elegant ladies, a half portrait of a gentleman in a landscape setting, with monogram, three works signed, 15.5 x 15.5 cm largest frame

19th Century French Miniature: Portrait of Juliette Recamier Replica

19th century French miniature, after Francois Gerard's 'Portrait of Juliette Recamier', oil on ivorine, signed 'Gerard' lower right, in brass frame 16.5 cm x 11 cm

Victorian Portrait Miniatures: Lady and Gentleman in Traditional Dress

Good pair of Victorian portrait miniatures, c.1840, depicting a lady and gentleman, in traditional dress, of oval form, surrounded by a gilt metal framed with scrolled acanthus motifs, 11 cm x 9 cm (2)

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…

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

George III Portrait Miniature in Gilded Frame

A George III hand painted portrait miniature, the woman wearing simple dress and hair, in modern gilded brass frame. Back strut damaged. 8 cm.

George IV Portrait Miniature of Woman in Brass Frame

A George IV portrait miniature, depicting a woman with elaborate hair, wearing formal dress and jewels, in brass frame, details verso, height 10 cm

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

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…

Victorian Ivory Maiden Miniature in Gold Frame

Victorian ivory hand painted miniature, hand painted and enamelled miniature of a maiden in gold frame on velvet sash, height 3.8 cm

Hand-painted Napoleon and Josephine portrait miniatures in gilt frames

A pair of early/mid 20th century hand painted portrait miniatures of Napoleon and Josephine, finely painted on mildly convex panels, in decorative gilt metal frames. Both signed with the initials 'Eb. Gb.' 17 x 14 cm.

Italian Hand-Painted Miniature Portraits in Ivory Frames

A pair Italian hand-painted miniature portraits in piano ivory frames, 20th century, 16 x 14 cm each overall

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

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

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.

George III Gold Portrait Miniature of Woman with Hair Panel

A George III gold framed portrait miniature of a woman, wearing a lace bonnet and black lace shawl. Memorial plaited hair panel to the reverse, both panels glazed. 6.5 cm x 5.3 cm. Suspension loop to the top. In original fitted red leather case.

19th Century Ivory and Papier Mache Aide Memoire

Stunning mid 19th century aide memoire, of rectangular form, set with a central ivory panel, finely painted with a miniature scene depicting a classical architectural building with figures, surrounded by a gilt border, with scroll work to corners, on a…