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Portrait Miniature of Young Gent by McMor(e)land, 1770 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1800 item# 386099 (stock# MCH863)
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Very nice portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory, of a young gentleman by Scottish artist Patrick McMor(e)land (1741 – after 1809), circa 1770. The sitter is a handsome young gentleman with powdered hair tied back, wearing a beige coat, a white waistcoat and a white cravat. The signature “P.M.” is faint but visible, located at the 4 o’clock edge, just over the sitter’s shoulder. McMor(e)land was a highly accomplished artist who worked in Scotland, Manchester, London and Liverpool; he exhib ...click for details

Portrait Miniature Group of 7 Children in Clouds, 1839 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1900 item# 386097 (stock# MB152)
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Wonderful portrait miniature of a group of seven children, six young girls and a baby, by Swiss artist Henri Louis Convert (1789-1863). They emerge from a rosy cloud background: two girls wear white dresses, two wear pink, and two blue – the baby wears nothing! Their hairstyles are each different, from braided pigtails to braids looped over the ears, to braids shaped at the back. One wonders if they or all related, or if the colors in their dresses indicate siblings! The artist’s signature – ...click for details

Superb Irish Portrait Miniature of Young Officer, 1775 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1800 item# 386089 (stock# MB51)
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Superb Irish School portrait miniature in watercolor o ivory of a young officer, circa 1775. This portrait serves as an example of what makes Irish miniatures so wonderful: fine painting and super case work! The young man’s hair is powdered and curled; he wears a scarlet coat with white facings and a silver epaulette, and a white cravat. The painting is set into a gold brooch clasp frame with an engraved and scalloped border. Surrounding the portrait is a fine hair 'belt' border compr ...click for details

American Portrait Miniature of George Porter, c 1840 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 386082 (stock# MST371)
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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 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 386078 (stock# MG1955)
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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 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1900 item# 386075 (stock# MB331)
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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”.

Delightful Portrait Miniature of Young Girl by Jaser Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 381969 (stock# MB156)
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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 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1800 item# 381968 (stock# MB210)
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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 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 381965 (stock# MHS02)
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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 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1900 item# 381964 (stock# MHS01)
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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”.

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