A large miniature portrait of a gentleman in watercolor on ivory by William John Thomson, R.S.A. (Anglo-American 1771/3-1845). The gent is seated in a chair before a red curtain, and holds a book in his hand; he wears a black coat with a frilled white cravat and tied stock. His auburn hair waves and curls over his ears! The portrait is signed “Painted by W. J. Thompson/July 1818/Edinburgh”. Very good condition; one finger of the hand holding the book looks like the artist altered but did not ...click for details
A miniature portrait in watercolor on ivory of an elderly gentleman seated at a table, circa 1800-1820. The gent wears a brown coast and waistcoat, with a white cravat; he sits before a blue cloudy sky. Face is pale, but expressive. Very good condition. Set into a reddish-brown velvet-lined traveling case. Good condition; some dirt on the underside of the glass and a dark spot on the gilt colored mount. Measures 4 3/4” by 4”; sight size is 3 1/4” by 2 1/2”.
A miniature portrait of a hauntingly beautiful woman, in watercolor on ivory, circa 1760-1780. Her long black hair is down; she wears a décolleté gown trimmed with lace. She’s set in a 14k gold frame, originally a bracelet clasp but converted at an early date to a brooch clasp. There’s some mold on the interior of the glass, visible under magnification, and a split on the reverse near the hinge. Measures 1 ¼” by 1”.
A charming 19th century Indian portrait miniature, in watercolor on ivory, of a high caste lady. She wears a red sari and beautiful period jewelry. Condition is good; some rubbing and dirt to the body or the sari. Measures is 2 ¼ by 1 7/8. Unframed.
An extremely fine enamel on copper miniature portrait of the Calmady children, after Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1824. This portrait is painted (and signed) by Austrian artist Anastasius Huebner (1789-1856), who is listed in Schidlof as a painter on ivory and porcelain. This is a masterpiece of enameling, a perfect miniaturization of one of Lawrence’s best works, featuring brilliant coloration and incredible detail. Signed along the right edge “A Hubner.” Counter enameled, and set in a finely crafte ...click for details
Charming French portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a lady, signed “Boissier 1817.” The lady wears a cream dress with lace fichu or chemise with a brooch at the corsage, and a matching lace cap. The reverse features a gorgeous hair picture featuring a sheaf of wheat surrounded by laurels. All this is executed in a tiny circular format – just wonderful! Andre Claude Boissier (1760-1833) is mentioned by Blattel and Benezit as a drawing teacher and miniaturist who worked on ivory. Set ...click for details
Early 19th century silhouette portrait of a young man, mounted in an oval wood frame. Good condition; newspaper backing is torn. Frame measures 4” by 3”; sight size is 2 ¾” by 2”.
Early 19th century silhouette portrait of a young boy, inscribed on the reverse “William Caddy born April 22, 1815.” He is set in a mat in a rectangular papier mache frame. Condition is good: minor spots of foxing to background; gilt metal mount is worn. Measures 4 5/8” by 4 1/8”; sight size is 2 3/8” by 2”.
Portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a beautiful young woman, attributed to American artist Clarissa Russell (1809-1854). The inscription on the back identifies the portrait as “Susan Smith Heath painted by Mrs. Russell"; a label on the reverse reads "Susan Smith Heath sister of Sarah A. Smith Hibbard, painted by a Mrs. Russell, Boston." Ser in a rectangular brass frame marked “Foster Bros. Boston.” Condition is good; there has been some retouching to the lower right and ...click for details
English School portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a red-haired young gentleman, circa 1820. The young gent wears a blue coat, a yellow waistcoat and a white stock. He’s very sweet with his sleepy eyes and full mouth! Set in gilt metal frame with rolled edge. Condition is fair: small scratches to face; paint flaking to coat. Frame is worn on reverse. Measures 1 7/8" by 1 ½”.
