Portrait Miniature of Lovely Woman, c 1835

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #176992
MSQ04

Lovely English School portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a beautiful girl, circa 1835. The sitter wears a white dress with peach colored shawl. Her upswept hair is dressed in ringlets. Condition is good: some dirt or light mold under the glass. Large chip in upper right corner of the frame. Gilded gesso frame with Cheltenham framer’s label on reverse. Measures 6 ¾” by 6”; sight size is 3 5/8” by 3”.

Pair of Georgian Studs, Portrait, Hair Scene

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #176990
MB78

A charming pair of early 19th century English School miniatures on ivory, set into gold and gilt metal studs . The first depicts a young girl wearing a white dress and bonnet, her sweet face looking straight ahead. The other stud features a hairwork memorial scene of two doves on a tomb or plinth, surrounded by a garnet border. One can only guess whether the two are related! Condition is very good; slight fading of the girl’s face. The girl measures 9/16”; the doves are ½”.

Lovely 19th C Box w/ Portrait Miniature Plus!

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1900: item #176986
MB81

Lovely 19th century Continental School circular portrait box, featuring a watercolor miniature of a lady in 18th century dress, and an en grisaille rustic scene with bridge, man, animals, stream and house set into the lid and base of a tortoiseshell box. Condition is very good;, crack to box by lady's headress. Measures 2” in diameter.

Portrait Miniature of Gentleman, Paillou

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #176980
MSQ06

English portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a gentleman with a mole below his moth, circa the turn of the 18th century. The portrait is attributed to Peter Paillou, Jr. (1757-after 1831), who practiced his art in London and Glasgow. The sunset background and smoothly painted face are characteristic of Paillou. The reverse features a sheaf of hair gathered and held by a tiny gold ring, surrounded by a seed pearl bow. Many of the seed pearls have come loose; there’s some water damage t... Click for details

English Portrait Miniature Gentleman, ca 1820

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #176977
MSQ03

Fine English portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory, depicting a gentleman in a white cravat and blue coat, circa 1820. A label on the reverse attributes the painting to the circle of William John Newton; he is very nicely done, indeed! He has been reset in a larger, newer frame, but the painting itself is in lovely condition; just a few tiny scratches, one to his left eye. Measures 1 7/8” by 1 ½”.

Portrait Miniature of Lady, W. Grimaldi

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #176970
MB153

Portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a very stern-looking woman, by British artist William Grimaldi (1751-1830). She wears a white dress and fichu under a blue, fur-trimmed coat, and a ribbon-trimmed bonnet over her powdered hair. The portrait is signed and dated along the left edge “Grimaldi 1799” and is set in a gold frame, the domed reverse of which features a sheaf of hair gathered with seed pearls and gold wire, laid on lovely blue glass. The painter was the 8th Marques Grimaldi, a... Click for details

Miniature Portrait, Man Pink Hair, Henry Bone

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #176959
MB125

A wonderful portrait miniature of a gentleman with pink powdered hair, by English master Henry Bone (1755-1834). This comical gent wears a blue coat, white waistcoat and white frilly cravat. The portrait is signed with Bone’s monogram and dated: “HB 1793.” A modern label on the reverse indicates the piece is in watercolor on card; I’m quite sure it’s ivory. Bone started his career painting china, eventually moving to London, where he enjoyed a successful career as a miniaturist, working in ena... Click for details

Portrait Miniature of Gentleman, by Adam Buck

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #176957
MB258

Very nice miniature portrait of a handsome gentleman wearing a black coat and a white stock, by the Irish artist, Adam Buck (1759-1833). Older brother of artist Frederick Buck, he was probably the better artist of the two! From Ireland he went to London, where he exhibited at the Royal Academy. Watercolor on card. Gilded composition frame. Good condition: a few dark specks on his face; frame is quite worn and chipped. Measures 8” by 7”; sight size is 4 7/8” by 3 7/8”.

Portrait Miniature, English Officer, 1800

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #176953
MB233

English School miniature portrait in watercolor on ivory, circa 1800. A charming and naïve depiction of a Naval Officer, wearing a blue uniform with gold epaulettes. Set in a red leather traveling case. Very good condition; some darker areas in the sky; light dust or mold, some wear to case. Measures 2 ½” by 2”.

Charming French Portrait Miniature, Lady 1810

Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures Pre 1837 VR: item #176950
MC18b

Charming French School portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a pretty young lady, circa 1810. She wears a low-cut white dress, orange shawl, drop earrings, and gold pendant. Her auburn hair is artfully curled over her brow. Portrait is in very good condition: one small dark spot on her left shoulder; a few surface scratches; some scuffing to glass and turned wood frame, which measures 4 ½” by 4”; sight size is 2 ¼” by 1 ¾”.