American Portrait Miniature of George Porter, c 1840

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #386082
MST371

American portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a gentleman, identified as George Porter. Mr. Porter has an interesting, almost austere look to him; he is dress all in black except for a glimpse of a white shirt. Set in a gilt metal surround within a maroon leather traveling case. Upon which is inscribed: “George Porter/Born 1808.” All in good condition; the ivory has shifted a bit to the right, leaving a gap on the left; silk lining is in good condition; case is a bit scuffed. Measures ... Click for details

Early 19th C. English School Portrait Miniature of Gent

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #386078
MG1955

Early 19th C. English School portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a young gentleman with auburn hair. He is dressed in a white cravat and dark blue coat with large buttons and set in a gilt metal mount in an oval red leather traveling case. Portrait is in very good condition; case is quite scuffed and worn; silk lining is also worn shattered. Measures 3 3/8” by 2 7/8”; sight size is 2 1/2” by 2”.

Fine Portrait Miniature of William C. Dobbs, ca 1840

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #386075
MB331

Fine English School portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a gentleman, William Cary Dobbs, circa 1840. The sitter is a very handsome young gentleman with black curly hair; he wears a black coat with a white waistcoat and black cravat. Set in a gilt metal mount in a red leather traveling case. Condition is very good; ivory is somewhat bowed; glass is loose. Measures 5 1/2” by 4 1/2”; sight size is 4” by 3”.

Portrait Miniature of a Boy by Madelein Bach

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1920: item #384451
00118

Portrait miniature, water color on ivorine, of a young boy by the artist, Madelein Bach. The oval head-and-shoulders portrait depicts a young boy with fair hair and blue eyes, facing left. He wears a white shirt with lace collar under a dark blue jacket, all against a landscape background. Signature in pencil to reverse, "Madelein B. Bach". Brass frame. 5 cms. diameter (2 inches). Colours bright and original. Good condition. The London born artists Madelein Bach flourished between 1902 an... Click for details

Delightful Portrait Miniature of Young Girl by Jaser

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #381969
MB156

Delightful portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a young girl, by French artist Marie-Marguerite Françoise Jaser (1782-1873), later Rouchier. The sitter is identified as “Henriette le Brun, née Drolenvaux, grandetante (great aunt) de Nancy et Paul Duchat.” The girl wears a simple white dress – it is her pose, the tilt of her head, the wistful expression so skillfully drawn, that make this portrait so compelling. It is signed along the right edge “Mte. Jaser”. Jaser (her married name wa... Click for details

American School Portrait Miniature of Lady, 1785

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1800: item #381968
MB210

American school portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a lady, circa 1785. The lady wears a mauve dress with a white fichu and a black ribbon choker. Her hair is powdered, with sausage curls at the base and lying on her shoulders. Beautiful original frame with bright work border. Very good condition, though there’s possible fading to her face, leaving it a bit blue. There’s a label on the reverse attributing the painting to John Ramage – while it’s the right period, it’s not a Ramage! M... Click for details

19th C Continental Portrait Miniature of Young Gent

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #381965
MHS02

Well-painted 19th century Continental portrait miniature of a young gentleman in watercolor on ivory. The sitter has shoulder-length black hair and wear a dark green coat. Original gilt metal mount in turned wood frame. There’s some dust and possibly some mold under the glass; ivory has shrunk and shifted so that there’s a slight gap to the right edge, where there’s also a spot of paint loss. Measures 4” by 3 1/2”; sight size is 2 1/4” by 1 7/8”.

Portrait Miniature of Sweet Baby, Brooch Frame

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #381964
MHS01

Portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of the sweetest baby, probably late Victorian or early Edwardian. Set into a gilt metal brooch clasp frame with hair reverse. Good condition; there’s a little dust and a little fading. The reverse is somewhat dented at the top. Measures 1 1/2” by 1 1/4”.

Folk Art Portrait Miniature of Young Woman

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #381959
MTS03

19th century folk art portrait miniature of a young woman. The sitter has brown shoulder-length hair; she wears a deep blue dress. Set in a gilt and velvet mount; there’s no glass. Some dirt and a few tiny water spots, but otherwise good condition. Measures 4 1/2” by 3 1/2”; sight size is 3” by 2 1/8”

Folk Art Portrait Miniature of Mrs. Collins

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #381957
MTS02

Great 19th century folk art portrait miniature in watercolor and pencil on card of a woman identified as Mrs. Olive Collins. Mrs. Collins sits in profile; she wears a cap, red-brown dress, and white shawl. Her name is inscribed at the bottom; it has slipped below the frame line, almost out of sight. Set in a wood frame. Excellent condition. Measures 5 3/8” by 4 3/8”; sight size is 3 7/8” by 3”.