Charming Portrait Miniature of Girl, ca 1780

Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1800: item #70154
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A charming English School portrait miniature on ivory of a little girl, circa 1780. She’s dressed in a white frock with a pink ribbon waistband, and wears a necklace, drop earrings, and a blue ribbon in her hair. She holds a pink rose, and the expression created by her big blue eyes and small mouth and chin is one of sweetness and whimsy! She’s set in a chased foliate gilt-metal swivel mount, the reverse with a brooch-clasp attachment. Measures 1 3/4”. She’s in very good condition; there’s no ... Click for details

Portrait Miniature of Lady by Lens, 1682-1740

Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1800: item #70105
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A fine portrait miniature on ivory of a noblewoman, attributed to English miniaturist Bernard Lens III, who lived from 1682-1740. Lens, miniaturist to both George I and George II, was considered to be one of the most important miniature painters of his time. He was also the teacher of many noble Britons, and father of two miniaturists, one of them Peter Paul Lens. Bernard Lens III was the first British miniaturist to paint on ivory. His work is represented in many famous museums, including t... Click for details

Persian Miniature Painting /Lady in a Garden

Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #58880

Persian Miniature /Man with Vase

Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #58840

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Miniature Portrait on Ivory, N Drake, ca 1770

Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1800: item #58209

A fine miniature portrait on ivory in a gold brooch setting, circa 1770. This painting is signed ("ND") by Modest School artist Nathan Drake who, according to Foskett, painted in York from the 1750's to the early 1780's. A member of the Society of Artists, he exhibited in London and York. His son was essayist Nathan Drake. This wonderful portrait depicts a wide-eyed young man in a white cravat with a gold pin, wearing a black vest and coat. The reverse features a glazed locket back with a bro... Click for details