Spenser Perceval by James Holmes Jr.

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #542241
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Portrait of Spencer Perceval, the grandson of the Prime Minister Spencer Perceval by James Holmes Jr. The watercolour on ivory, head-and-shoulders portrait depicts Spencer Perceval in 3/4 pose, facing left. He wears the uniform of the Coldstream Guards. His scarlet coat with gold buttons in pairs, the collarembroidered with the Star of the Order of the Garter. White shoulder belt with gold belt plate also embroidered with the Star of the Garter. Gold Epaulettes. Signed and dated to the rev... Click for details

Superb Pair of Amer. Ivory Miniature Portraits; c 1830

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #537963
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A beautifully executed pair of miniature portraits on ivory, from a family estate in Philadelphia. The portraits are of the very handsome and attractive James and Julia Holmes (brother and sister), and descended in the family. Each is signed "Hagen," and were probably done by Earl Hagen, who worked in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey areas from 1810 to 1850.

The frames are of cast metal (backed with fabric), and appear t... Click for details

Attrib. to Mme L. Bourdon, Port. Mini,French 18th C

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #537802

Signed Bourdon, 1796, watercolor on ivory, we are not sure if this work is by Bourdon.

Continental Miniature Portrait of A Woman, E. 19th C

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #537490

Watercolor on ivory in original ebonized frame: 4.5" x 3.5" total size.

MINIATURE PORTRAIT ON IVORY - YOUNG MAN - IN CASE

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #535403

very fine miniature on ivory - a young man with a beard along his jaw bone -- extremely well done - in a 4 1/2 X 3 3/4 inch hinged case -the hinges have come loose from one side of the case - inside is beveled glass and a gold colored mat with an oval opening - the opening is about 2 3/8 X 3 inches -- all original - feel free to email questions and please check the photos - the close up of the miniature has a circular line that is a REFLECTION OF THE CAMERA LENS _ NOT IN THE PAINTING

Eng. Sch., Early 19th C. Portrait of a Young Gentleman

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #532829
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English School, early 19th Century portrait miniature of a young gentleman, said to be Willliam King, a surgeon. The watercolour on ivory portrait depicts the young man, with powdered natural hair and brown eyes, in 3/4 pose, facing slightly to the right, wearing a dark jacket, with white waistcoat and cravat. Contained within ebonised wooden acorn frame with brass slip. Portrait, oval, 7 cms. diameter (2 3/4 inches). Frame, 16 1/2 cms. X 15 cms. (6 1/2 inches X 5 3/4 inches). Portrait exce... Click for details

Mother, Child, & Pet Cat, By Gustav Klingstedt

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #530892
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Portrait miniature of a mother, child, and pet cat by Gustav Klingstedt. The water color on vellum portrait depicts the seated mother holding a cream coloured cat on her lap. To her left stands a young child. The background, depicting an interior scene. Gilt metal mount. Oval, 8 cms. diameter (3 inches). Very good condition and absolutely charming subject matter. Carl Gustav Klingstedt was born in Riga in 1657. At the age of 15 he enterered the Swedish army and in 1677 the French ar... Click for details

A Victorian Miniature Watercolor A Family At Prayer

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #527749

Very well painted with great attention to detail.

English, Circa 1840.

It measures 3 7/8 inches by 2 3/4 inches.

Condition: There is a very tiny spot of dirt on one of the window panes

Ther... Click for details

Portrait Miniature of Miss Anna Wilson By Isabella Reid

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1910: item #527154
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Portrait miniature of Miss Anna Wilson by Isabella E. Reid. The water colour on ivory, head-and-shoulders portrait depicts Miss Wilson wearing a white dress and shawl, a rose at her shoulder, with gold bangle and necklace. Gilt-metal frame. Oval, 7 cms. diameter (2 3/4 inches). The reverse, with the inscription, "Miss Anna I Wilson/was daughter of ____ Wilson/of Casle Park Huntley/factor to Duke of Richmond/& Garden. AIW declined/MBE for war effort in Great War/this miniature may have/bee... Click for details

French School Portrait Miniature of a Woman, 19th C

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #526386

In original frame, watercolor on ivory.