Portrait Miniature of Lovely Woman by John Barry, 1785

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1800: item #304087
MCH839

A portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a stunning young lady, by British artist John Barry, circa 1785. She wears a blue dress and a white fichu with a gold brooch. Her unpowdered brown hair curls softly around her face. Barry was active between 1784-1827, when he exhibited at the Royal Academy. The angular eyebrows, brown tones and masses of hair depicted in this painting are all characteristic of his style. Set in the original gold frame. Measures 1 3/4".

Charming Portrait Miniature of Girl, by Redmond, 1775

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1800: item #304083
MCH838

A charming portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a young girl, by British artist Thomas Redmond, circa 1775. The child wears a white dress with a large pink sash; she has curly blond hair and bright blue eyes. Born circa 1745, Redmond was the son of a clergyman and apprenticed as a housepainter before giving it up to move to London to study art. He exhibited at the Free Society of Artists, 1762-1771, and at the Royal Academy, 1775-1783. Very good condition; there’s a chi to the edge o... Click for details

Portrait Miniature of Curly-Haired Gent, by Krall, 1818

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #303482
JNO701

Portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a curly-haired young man, by German artist Josef Krall (fl. c. 1785-1840). The young gent wears a blue coat with a yellow waistcoat and a white stock. He wears a ribbon in red, black and white, probably a medal or order of some kind. The portrait is signed “Krall, pxt. 1818” and set in a period gilt brass brooch frame. Measures 2 1/8” by 1 3/4”. The portrait came from a private collection in Jersey, England, via Morton’s Auction Exchange, in New O... Click for details

Fine Portrait Miniature of Young Lady, 1835, American

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #303476
MLH01

Beautiful portrait miniature of a young woman, possibly American, painted in watercolor on ivory, circa 1835. She wears a black dress, and finely detailed white organdy frill-edged collar over a red scarf. Her hair is set in waves and one can see a tortoise comb at the crown! Set in gilded and carved wood frame. There is indistinct script on the back of the frame, possibly German. Portrait is in good condition; some small lifting to paint toward tip of scarf ends; some dust and perhaps a bit... Click for details

18th C Portrait Miniature of Clergyman

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1800: item #300649
MLH01

Portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a clergyman, circa 1780. The sitter was purportedly a resident of Albany NY. He wears a white collar and lace jabot over his black coat; his hair is powdered. Good condition; some mold under the glass on coat (and toward edges) and damage at the very bottom edge. Measures 1 1/2”.

Miniature Self-Portrait of Artist, circa 1810

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #300648
MNO02

Wonderful and evocative self-portrait en grisaille on ivory of an artist, probably French, circa 1810. He poses with his palette and brushes, a canvas on an easel to his right. The portrait reveals the artist’s process: the body and easel are sketched but unfinished; his face and hair are fully and beautifully realized. The painting is set in a gilt and rosewood frame. Sight size is 2 7/16”. It came from a private collection in Jersey, England, via Morton’s Auction Exchange, in New Orleans,... Click for details

Portrait Miniature of Pirate's Wife, ca 1830

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #300645
MNO01

Appealing and naïve portrait miniature in watercolor on card of a Mrs. Howell of Newfoundland, circa 1830. The lady is wears a white cap and white dress, and is identified in an inscription on the paper backing: “Wife of the pirate Howell (afterwards Johnson) who cruised around Newfoundland. Born circa 1790.” Set in a black lacquered wood frame. Sight size is 2 3/4”. Very good condition; a tiny spot of dirt under glass and backing is loose.

Portrait Miniature of Baby by Tilmes, ca 1845

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #300643
MS01

Charming portrait miniature of a baby with a rattle, by Dutch artist Jan Hermanus Melger Tilmes (1819-1870). The baby wears a white bonnet with blue trim and a white dress and is seated in a high chair. The painting is signed “J H M Tilmes 184*”. An inscription on a piece of paper backing identifies the sitter, but is difficult to read. Measures 4 1/2" by 4"; sight size is 2". Good condition; some tiny spots of dirt to the painting.

Fine Portrait Miniature of Gent by Thomas Hargreaves

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #300641
MC627

Beautifully painted miniature in watercolor on ivory of a striking gentleman, identified as Daniel Toper, by English miniaturist Thomas Hargreaves. Hargreaves (1775-1846) was an assistant to Sir Thomas Lawrence and shows his influence; he was a fine artist in his own right. This wonderfully executed portrait is signed on a paper backing "Hargreave painted May 13th, 1837". Measures 3 1/4" by 2 3/4". Great condition. Set in a brown leather traveling case.

BEAUTIFUL PAINTING ON IVORY LADY IN ANTIQUE BRASS FRAME

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #296724

ELEGANT LADY depicted in FINERY with a Fancy Cape on her shoulder and JEWELRY on her Dress. Wearing a Gold Jeweled Pearl Head Band and a small Crown. Likely ROYALTY she has lovely Blond Curls and Blue Eyes. From a a Virginia Estate suburb of Washington, D.C. date this MINIATURE PAINTING ca.1875 in EXCELLENT Condition. The size is 3 1/4" X 4 1/4" Framed; 2 1/2" X 3 3/8" Sight. GREAT ANTIQUE PAINTING