Portrait Miniature of Gent, circa 1840

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #386171
MSA04

Portrait circa 1840, English or American, of a young gentleman, possibly a cleric, with black cravat, white waistcoat and black coat, set in a leather frame. Sight size 2 7/8" high; frame is 6 1/2". Painting is in excellent condition; leather frame is scuffed and worn; glass is scuffed around the edges. Measures 6 1/2” by 4 7/8”; sight size 2 7/8” by 2 1/4”.

Portrait Miniature of Gent, circa 1830

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #386169
MDE

Portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a handsome young gentleman, circa 1830. Set into a wonderful and later union case, in great condition. He has a spot of retouch at the one o’clock edge and 3/4” crack at five o’clock, probably resulting from the relocation into this case. Measures 3 1/2" by 3"; sight size is 2 1/2” by 2”.

Portrait Miniature in Oil of Lady, Circle of Leakey

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #386157
MB145

Portrait miniature in oil on ivory of a lady wearing a very striking black turban, circle of James Leakey (British, 1775-1865). The lady’s black curly locks are adorned with the turban, which features a pom pom! She wears a black dress with a white fichu and a black ribbon choker. Set in the original gold pendant frame with a gorgeous cobalt glass reverse. Excellent condition; just a little dirt under the glass. Measures 2 3/4" by 2 1/4”.

Super Portrait Miniature of Lady, By Anne Mee

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #386152
MB272

A portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a lovely, by the English miniaturist Anne Mee (1770/5-1851). Mee was a pupil of George Romney and Richard Cosway. By the time she was twenty, she was fully employed by the Prince of Wales. She was an expensive and successful miniaturist. It is said that she supported her family through her work, was quite beautiful (her self portrait is certainly lovely), and had a jealous husband who wouldn't let her paint male subjects. The lady wears a white dr... Click for details

Portrait Miniature of Lovely Lady by Anne Mee

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #386146
MB116

A portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a charming lady, by the English miniaturist Anne Mee (1770/5-1851). Mee was a pupil of George Romney and Richard Cosway. By the time she was twenty, she was fully employed by the Prince of Wales. She was an expensive and successful miniaturist. It is said that she supported her family through her work, was quite beautiful (her self portrait is certainly lovely), and had a jealous husband who wouldn't let her paint male subjects. This is a head and... Click for details

Portrait Miniature of Young Boy, c 1790, Shagreen Case

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1800: item #386117
MCA02

Portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a young boy, in original shagreen traveling case, circa 1790. The young gent wears his brown hair long, and sports a white cravat, white waistcoat, and dark blue coat with very large buttons. Very good condition overall. Measures 2 1/8” by 1 5/8”.

Portrait Miniature of Woman in Turban, c 1840

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #386116
MCA01

Portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a woman in a fashionable turban, circa 1840. Her gold curls peek out from under the turban; she wears a black dress with sheer lace fichu and collar, seed pearl dangle earrings, and garnet and seed pearl brooch. The details of her face and attire are quite skillful. Set in a gilt metal frame with silk reverse. Very good condition. Background paint is crazed and lifting in spots. Measures 3 1/4” by 2 5/8”.

19th C Folk Art Portrait Miniature of Gent

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #386113
MSQ08

Early 19th century folk art portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a natty young gentleman. He has careful waved brown hair and wears a white shirt with gold stickpin, black stock, maroon waistcoat with elaborate watch chain and a black coat. Interesting original foliate gilt metal frame, with silk in a compartment on the reverse. Glass is dirty; some retouching to his nose, possibly in oil; wear to frame; glass is missing from compartment on reverse. Measures 2 1/4” by 1 17/8”.

Adorable 19th C Portrait Miniature of Boy with Parrot

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #386105
MM05

Unusual and adorable 19th century portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a little boy holding a parrot, probably French or German. The little boy has curly auburn hair and wears a blue jacket with rows of buttons and a wide lace collar. He holds a parrot (or another colorful green bird) in his hands. Gilt metal mount is set into a ebonized and turned wood frame with paper backing. Painting appears to be in good condition, but the glass is diseased and needs to be replaced. Frame is in... Click for details

Georgian Portrait Miniature of Gentleman

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #386104
M1486

Georgian portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a middle-aged gentleman. The sitter has a very commanding face: square jaw, prominent nose, strong eyebrows. He wears a modest white cravat, canary yellow waistcoat, and dark blue coat. Set into a gold pendant frame with glazed silk reverse. Painting is in excellent condition, but the case has been mangled a bit – lots of dents and dings ) one has taken a tiny chip out of the ivory at one o’clock. Measures 2 7/8” by 2 1/4”.