Super early 19th century Continental portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a woman in an elaborate folk bonnet, possibly from Normandy. In addition to the towering lace bonnet, threaded with blue ribbon, she wears a lace fichu ad stunning, elaborate gold cross. Very good condition; a few dark spots to background on right side. Measures 2 1/2” in diameter.

Wonderful folk art portrait miniature of a baby, in watercolor and pencil on card, dated 1849. What’s amazing about this little picture is that the baby is harnessed into the 19th century version of a Johnny Jump Up. She (her split-leg dress is pink so I’m assuming she’s a girl) hangs from a circular frame and presumably can jump and amuse herself. Red shoes, pink cheeks and dress. Signed “GC 1849); remnants of a label on the back say the same thing...

Charming watercolor portrait miniature of a young boy, probably American, circa the 1830’s. Great details in the hair style, which is parted down the middle with winged bangs and sides brushed forward. He wears a white ruffled collar and blue coat with white buttons. Set in a red leather traveling case with silk lining and decorative silk thread edging. Very good condition; some debris to inside of glass, dirt to case. Measures 2 3/8” by 2”.

Adorable 19th century watercolor on card miniature portrait of a girl in a blue bonnet holding a little spaniel in her arms. Very provincial and folky. Painting is in excellent condition; a little loose in its gilt frame; chips to frame. Measures 5 1/4” by 4 1/8”; sight size 3 5/8” by 2 5/8”.

This is a charming folk portrait of a boy, in watercolor on card, dating from the second quarter of the 19th century, probably the 1840’s. The inscription on the reverse reads: “Alfred G. Haley/picture taken when/he was five years old,/whilst repeating/Edwin and Angelina/by Mr Jerome”. The little portrait has condition problems: foxing and fading throughout – and a wonderful make-do repair featuring both glue and stitching. Measures 3 1/4” by 2 3/8”.

Sweet 19th century oil on copper painting, depicting a still life of flower, set in a gold velvet Victorian frame. Good condition; one spot of damage to paint at 3 o’clock; the backing is missing; velvet is worn on one side. Measures 8” by 5”.

Fine and fabulous Georgian portrait miniature cut silhouettes of a boy and a girl, facing each other, bronzed and highlighted and laid on card. The detail is fantastic, from her frilly and beribboned bonnet to his ruffled collar and gold buttons. Super bird’s eye maple veneer frame. All in very good condition: some staining to paper background, some nicks to frame and staining to paper backing. Measures 7 1/2” by 6”; sight size is 4 7/8” by 3 1/8”.

An English School portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a sweet lady, circa 1770. She wears a blue dress and white fichu with a rose at her corsage, and a matching blue and white bonnet and blue ribbon choker. Set into a fishskin traveling case. Good condition: there’s a small area of water damage to the far right side and a tiny chip to the glass at the top. Measures 1 1/2” by 1 3/8”.

A late 18th century English School portrait miniature in watercolor on card, attributed to Charles Shirreff, of a lady with a white scarf wound artfully through her powdered hair. Shirreff was deaf and mute; he had a very successful artistic career, including exhibitions at the Royal Academy. The sitter wears a white dress; her cheeks are rosy. Set into a later composition traveling case decorated on both sides with a vase of flowers. The whole is in very good condition; some dirt under glass...

Anglo-Indian School Portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a lady, circa 1840. This is an extraordinary piece: it’s a portrait miniature and a memorial miniature, housed in a parquetry box. The miniature is wonderful: a lady, seated, wears a black dress with a white lace collar, a black ribbon choker, and a charming white lace cap bedecked with flowers...

Charming English Provincial School portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a young woman, circa 1820. She wears a lace cap, a white gown and a black floral shawl and sits against a dark sky background. The painting is in good condition, with some dirt at the edges and two spots of water damage at two and three o’clock. Set in a red leather traveling case, which is a complete mess: split in half, glass loose, lining shattered. Measures 3 3/4” by 3”.

Portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a lady, by Scottish artist John Bogle (c.1746-1803) The lady wears a cream dress held at her corsage with a pin and a white scarf worn in her long powdered hair. Set in a gilt metal frame with cobalt glass border. The reverse features a glazed compartment with the seed pearl initials “JB” laid on plaited brown hair...