A Striking Jeremiah Meyer Portrait Miniature c1780
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All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1319183 (stock #a1471)
An unusual miniature portrait, done by firing enamel on glass. This combination of subject matter, style, medium, and technique is quite rare for this period and area. The sitter is a quite handsome man in a black coat with a white shirt, vest and tie. He is posed on a red chair in front of a drapery done in hues shading from red to orange. In the center left is a window view of hills, a river and two ships.

The frame is original, and bears the label of F.A. Wenderoth of Phila...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 2000 item #833600
Extremely fine original miniature painting on thin slab of mother-of-pearl, depicting celestial Buddhist beings, angels, musicians from Thai temple frescoes or the famed Ramayana. Each miniature is different and as we have a large collection, exclusively painted for us, please ask if you are interested in seeing more. Individually framed on 100% Thai Silk, Glass and 24K. gold leaf Frame. Overall size: 16 cm x 16 cm. Mother-of Pearl Medallion measures 6 cm x 5 cm. Artist: Manat Pomseranee.
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1226368 (stock #a1331)
An American miniature portrait painting, on natural organic material, of an older woman, unusual in that the subject is directly facing the viewer, and her image fills practically the entirety of the painting. The sitter has brown eyes, brown hair done in sausage curls, and is wearing a white lace cap and ruffled collar...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1400529 (stock #a1694)
Using watercolor on organic material, Francois Theodore Rochard painted this beautiful portrait of an attractive blue-eyed young woman with brown hair done ion sausage curls. The sitter, identified on a very old label on the rear of the frame, is Clara Stevens (?) age 18. She is posed against a wall with a climbing rose bush showing through a window to her left...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1930 item #1391047
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Qajar Miniature Watercolor of Lovers on a terrace with mountains in the background. The watercolor is painted in oval and seems at one time had a fitted matt. The painting is in good condition . The painting has gold leaf paint for her skirt and cuffs as well as silver leaf paint on the horizontal terrace railing . Size of oval is 5" by 3.5" page 9.25" almost 6.75"
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1374263 (stock #a1642)
A miniature painting displaying the work of Walter Stephens Lethbridge at its finest. The sitter, according to family records of the former owners, is H.B. Lott, a Member of Parliament from Honiton, Devon...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1355924 (stock #a1568)
A nicely painted miniature portrait on organic wafer. The sitter is a young gentleman with blue eyes, attired in a white shirt, black tie, jacket and vest. The background is a pleasing shaded blue. Set in a gilt metal case with an unglazed aperture on the reverse.

The cased size of the painting is 2 1/2" by 2". The painting is in excellent condition, with no cracks, bowing, or restoration...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1800 item #1337574 (stock #a1512)
A superb enamel on copper portrait miniature by Jean Andre Rouquet. The sitter, dressed in an embroidered red jacket, ia a royal personage, evidenced by the ermine trimmed robe or cloak on his lap.

The condition of the miniature is excellent, with bright colors, no cracks, and no restoration. The duller areas along the edges are due to the way the light reflects off the curved edges. The early 19th century ormolu frame also is in fine condition...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1157142 (stock #a1253)
A nicely done miniature portrait, on natural organic material, of an attractive young woman. The sitter is wearing a white dress, a black necklace and earrings, and an upswept hairdo. The painting is housed in its blue velvet travel case, with a glass cover.

Condition is excellent, with no problems. The sight size is 2" by 1 1/2", and the closed case size is 3" by 2 1/2".

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1440975 (stock #a1746)
A truly lovely and engaging portrait miniature, on natural wafer, of a beautiful young woman. The subject, attired in a green velvet dress with a black cape and a white fichu, is seated in front of an orange drapery with a view of a landscape. The framing of this gem is of fine construction, with an inner gold plated frame that is easily removable (and replaced) if a smaller overall size is desired...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1285921 (stock #a1340)
A charming and well limned naive miniature portrait painting on organic wafer. The sitter is a nice-looking young man attired in a black coat with brass buttons and the lapels with blue embellishment. Hi has a white shirt and stock, a high collar, and a yellowish gray vest. Housed in a cast foliate case with a rear glazed aperture containing cross-braided plaits of hair.

Condition is excellent, with no cracks, bowing, paint loss, etc. The case condition is also excellent...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1900 item #1361839 (stock #na137)
A beautifully painted miniature by Enrichetta Koelman, nee Narducci. Done in watercolor on organic material, it depicts a nice looking gentleman attired in a brown coat and black tie. It is carefully signed along the left edge "1850 Enrichetta Koelman f(ecit)". The painting is mounted in a 14k or 18k gold surround with a wide filigreed depth at the sides, a pin on the reverse, and a mother-of-pearl backing.

The condition is excellent, with no flaws...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1474701 (stock #a1862)
A striking miniature with a good attribution to George Newcombe. As opposed to the more usual bust length rendering, this is a 3/4 length pose. That, combined with the style of the dress, intentionally gives a longer, or imposing, feel to the figure.

When the organic substrate of the painting was trimmed, it was done unevenly and close to an edge, so it could be framed better than in the current half of a travel case. Sight size is 3 1/8" by 2 1/2".

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1382239 (stock #a1664)
A fine portrait miniature painted by William Lewis...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1276673 (stock #a1392)
A truly beautiful pair of miniature portraits, on natural wafer, exemplifying Hugh Bridport at his very best. Signed on the back of the boy,, in graphite, "Painted by Hugh Bridport, Phila".

The very handsome gentleman is wearing a black ascot, white collar, white shirt with onyx studs, and a black jacket. The young boy, with fine, light brown hair, is wearing a sky blue garment with white embroidery on the wide collar.

Both miniatures are in superb condition, with no cracks, chips, or bowing...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1900 item #1075745
Exceptional 19th Century antique bronze box with Miniature portrait mounted on the cover, Light blue velvet interior. This is an absolutely wonderful miniature portrait painting of Emperor Napoleon, signed Paulin on lower right. Classical gilt bronze box with wreaths on each side of the portrait. Measurements. 3 3/4"L x 1 1/4"H x 3"D, in great condition.
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1800 item #1360347 (stock #a1589)
Painted in watercolor on natural wafer, this is a lovely portrait of an attractive young woman. The sitter, with a mass of reddish-brown curls and light brown eyes, is attired in a white dress with a restrained ruffles. She is not wearing any jewelry or other adornments, and is presented simply against a white background. Clearly, Lovett has done this intentionally, along with painting this is a smooth, wash style, rather than the much more common stippling, in order to emphasize her pale beauty...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1474122 (stock #a1865)
A c1840 fine portrait miniature of a young woman in a black dress with elaborate white lace edging around the collar and bodice, and running down the center of the dress almost to the waist. A necklace and lavalier complete her outfit.

Housed in a brown leather over wood case measuring 2 3/4" by 2 1/2" when closed. The sight size of the painting is 2 1/4" by 1 3/4". Excellent condition with wear to the case exterior..