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Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures (117)

Portrait Miniature of Curly-Haired Gent, by Krall, 1818 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 303482 (stock# JNO701)
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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 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 303476 (stock# MLH01)
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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 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1800 item# 300649 (stock# MLH01)
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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 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 300648 (stock# MNO02)
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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 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 300645 (stock# MNO01)
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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 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1900 item# 300643 (stock# MS01)
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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 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 300641 (stock# MC627)
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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.

Miniature Portrait of Pretty Young Lady, 1850 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1900 item# 278068 (stock# MSA03)
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A miniature portrait of a pretty young lady, in watercolor on ivory, circa 1850-1860. The young lady wears a bright blue dress with a white lace fill-in, and a gold moonstone brooch; her brown hair is styled in ringlets. Very good condition, with one small area of loss on her left shoulder. Set in a later gilt metal frame, which is slightly too big; painted paper has been set behind the ivory to make up the gap. Measures 2 5/8” by 2 1/2”.

Pair of English Provincial Portrait Miniatures, 1820 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 271900 (stock# MB259a)
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A pair of English Provincial School portrait miniatures of a lady and a gentleman, in watercolor on ivory, circa 1820. The lady wears a white dress with a red shawl around her shoulders; her blond curls peek out from under a white turban decorated with berries. She has the most quizzical expression! The gent looks very sour, and wears a brown coat with white cravat and stock. Set in gilded frames. Good condition; some dust under the glass; his face is a bit faded. Frames are a bit scuffed ...click for details

English School Silhouette Portrait of Gent, 1810 Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR item# 271898 (stock# MB258b)
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An English School silhouette portrait of a gentleman in a military costume, circa 1810. He is reverse painted on convex glass in black, and heightened with gold. Set in a turned wood frame. Some losses to paint, but very nice! Backing is missing. Measures 4 1/4” by 3 3/8”; sight size 2 3/4” by 2”.

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