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Superb Signed Early 20th C Portrait Miniature Catalogue: Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1910 item# 151521 (stock# MIN186A)
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A superb, signed example of American miniature portraiture in the waning years of the art, circa the turn of the 19th century! The artist, C. S. Wiltschek, painted several portraits of the Duke family (as in Duke University) which hang in the Lilly Library at the university. The sitter is a regal woman, in pearl, beads and pearl earrings. The gilt metal frame is beautifully chased and enameled, and rests in it’s original leather box (a tad musty). Very good condition; slightly dusty. Measur ...click for details

American Portrait Miniature by Baer, 1906 Catalogue: Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1910 item# 151515 (stock# MIN182A)
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A wonderful portrait miniature of a gentleman, in watercolor on ivory, signed (“W. J. Baer”) by the artist and dated 1906. William Jacob Baer, a key figure in the American portrait miniature revival, was born in 1860 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He studied in Munich in the early 1880’s and was the first president of the Society of Painters in Miniature in New York. The sitter is an imposing gentleman, sporting spectacles, a beard and dark gray coat. Frame tests 14k gold. Excellent condition; slight sc ...click for details

Mourning Portrait Miniature of Gentleman 1820 Catalogue: Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 127700 (stock# MIN269B)
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English School Portrait miniature of gentleman, circa 1820, in watercolor on ivory. The painting is wonderful and colorful; the elderly man’s head is bent and he wears a quizzical expression. He sports a white cravat, canary yellow vest and dark blue coat. The reverse featured beautifully plaited hair with gold cipher initials (JC”, I believe). Good condition; there are some white deposits under the glass on the obverse; and dust on the reverse. Measures 2 1/8” by 1 ½”.

Portrait Miniature of Lady, Early 19th C Catalogue: Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 127699 (stock# MIN251B)
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Early 19th century English portrait miniature of a lady, in water color on ivory. Marvelous, primitive style. Lady wears a black dress, white cap, and coral necklace. Set in a gilt metal mount and black papier mache frame. Very good condition; minor dust, and tiny area of paint loss at far edge at 2 o’clock. Measures 2 ¾” by 2 ¼”; framed size is 5” by 4 ¼”.

Continental Portrait Miniature of Old Soldier Catalogue: Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1800 item# 123469 (stock# MIN266b)
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Continental School portrait miniature of an old soldier, circa 1780, in watercolor on ivory. The elderly sitter is full of character, an old campaigner. He is somewhat stooped, carrying his hat in his left hand and his sword in his right; his belt is quite splendid! Painting is in very good condition, with some dust under the glass. Gilt gesso frame shows wear and chips and some losses to inner border. Sight size 2 ¼” by 1 ¾”; with frame 4 ¾’ by 4 ¼’.

Miniature Portrait of Young Lady, ca 1830 Catalogue: Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 120279 (stock# JKE01)
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English School portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory, circa 1830, of a charming young lady with brown ringlets, wearing a black dress and white fichu – she’s probably in mourning, given the dress and the wonderful jet necklace visible through her scarf. Excellent condition. Period papier mache frame. Sight size 2 7/8” by2 ¼”; frame measures 5 1/8” by 4 3/8”.

Early 19th C Portrait Miniature, Young Gent Catalogue: Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 120277 (stock# MIN254B)
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Early 19th century English School portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory, of a young gentleman in striped waistcoat, white cravat and black jacket. Set in period papier mache frame with acorn decoration. Excellent condition. Sight size 2 ¼” by 1 ¾”; frame measures 4 ¼” by 3 ¾”.

Miniature Portrait of Man, Oil on Copper Catalogue: Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1700 item# 118185 (stock# MINBO270A)
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Continental miniature portrait of a man, in oil on copper, probably 17th Century. The sitter wears a lace collar and black jacket. Set in a brass frame with rope twist border. Good condition; some wear and scratching; back needs securing. Measures 2 ¾” by 2”.

Miniature Portrait of Gent, English, 1820 Catalogue: Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 118183 (stock# MINBO269C)
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English School miniature portrait of gentleman, in watercolor on ivory, circa 1820. The gent, portrayed in profile, sports powdered white hair (or wig) with sausage curls, a white cravat and a brown jacket. Set in a traveling case. Good condition: portrait is lovely; background is possibly unfinished. Ivory is a little short for frame. Measures 1 ½” by 1 ¼”.

Miniature Portrait Lovely Nude, 19th C German Catalogue: Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1900 item# 115805 (stock# MINBO338)
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Lovely 19th century German school miniature portrait of a lovely seated female nude, in a porcelain plaque. Beautifully painted. Good condition: some scratching to left shoulder, left background and right breast! Later frame. Measures 3” by 1 ¾” sight size, 6 1/8” by 4 7/8” framed.

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