Miniature Portrait of Major R. Powney (1830)
A miniature, a miniature of Major R. Powney Circa 1830 By Samuel Andrews, painted en grisaille, dexter, wearing an officers coat, detailed to reverse, oval turned wood frame. length 4.33 in. Provenance: Estate of the late Estelle Gould
Green Eye Miniature in Gilt Frame with Floral Decoration
Eye miniature, early 19th century of a green eye, brown curls, oblong, gilt metal frame with floral decoration. width 0.79 in. Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 29 October 1979, lot 207. Estate of the late Estelle Gould
German Ivory Portrait Miniature of Woman with Fruit Platter
German ivory portrait miniature, of rectangular form, depicting a finely dressed woman with jewels holding a platter of fruit in an interior scene with window view of mountains, signed H.D lower right, mounted in a rectangular bone and ebony inlaid frame,
Napoleon III Portrait Miniature on Glass
19th century portrait miniature, of Napoleon III, painted on glass, of oval form, in brass frame, image height 6.5 x width 1.69 in., with Christie's label
Italian Lady Portrait Miniature in Gilt Frame
Framed Italian portrait miniature, of rectangular form, depicting a lady, signed centre right, in gilt timber frame, 4.53 in. x 3.54 in. (frame)
Raphael's Self-Portrait Miniature on Ivory
19th century ivory portrait miniature, of oval form, depicting a self portrait detail from Raphael's school of Athens fresco in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican, watercolour on ivory, height 2.17 in. (image), set in brass frame
19th Century Ivory Portrait Miniatures in Gilt Frames (A/F)
Two 19th century ivory portrait miniatures, in gilt metal frames, unsigned, a/f, height 3.94 in. (2)
Vintage Ivory Collection of Cigarette Holders and Tableware
A mixed collection of vintage ivory cigarette holders, napkin rings, an antique seal, knife rests, vase and spoon, 19th century to 1960s, twenty one items, Seven assorted oriental carved and engraved cigarette holders, seven carved elephant napkin rings pl
Vintage Continental Miniature Paintings
Two vintage Continental miniature paintings of bucolic scenes, 20th century, Circular watercolours depicting a watermill scene, signed Grim, and two figures with a donkey signed Lancret, in matching wooden frames, height: 4.92 in., width 4.92 in.
Victorian Miniature Portrait of Young Gentleman on Ivory
Victorian hand painted miniature on ivory, portrait of a young gentleman hand painted on ivory in ebony frame with acorn finial
Victorian Gentleman Miniature on Ivory in Gilt Frame
Victorian hand painted miniature on ivory, portrait of a young gentleman hand painted on ivory in gilt ornate frame
Miniature of Duke of Wellington by Sir Thomas Laurence
A painted miniature depicting the Duke of Wellington. After a portrait by Sir Thomas Laurence. With a signature L.R. Essex. 4.72 in. x 3.94 in.
18th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature in Oval Frame
A portrait miniature of a gentleman, 18th century, finely painted with a gentleman in a taupe coat and white jabot, within an oval paste mounted frame, 1.46 in. x 1.18 in. Provenance: a gentleman's collection - Mr Neil Robertson, Leonard Joel, Melbourne,…
Robert Burns Portrait Miniature in 9ct Gold Frame
A portrait miniature of Robert Burns, after the original by Alexander Nasmyth, painted with a portrait of the poet in a black coat and white jabot within an oval 9 carat gold frame, 2.17 in.
Rafael Barradas Miniature Portrait Set
Rafael Barradas (Uruguay, Spain, 1890-1923), two miniature portraits, watercolour and pencil, signed upper right, Barradas, framing label verso from Montevideo, 2.56 in. x 2.56 in. each, frames 2.56 in. x 2.56 in. x 4.33 in. x 4.33 in. overall
Mother and Child Miniature Portrait in Ivory Frame
Miniature, mother and child, portrait in ivoreen frame, 20th century, 3.15 in. x 2.76 in. overall
Wellington Miniature Portrait Print by G. Baxter (19th century)
The Duke of Wellington miniature portrait print by G. Baxter, 19th century, 7.48 in. x 5.91 in. overall
Triumphant Napoleon on Horseback Miniature Painting in Ornate Frame
An antique French miniature painting of a triumphant Napoleon on horseback titled, Bataille di Friedland, in a kingwood and ormolu frame, 19th century, 5.51 in. x 6.30 in.
Severn's Hand-Painted Miniature Portrait in Gilt Frame
Joseph Severn (1793-1879), hand-painted miniature portrait, signed, Severn, housed in a fine gilt metal frame, early 19th century, 4.72 in. x 4.33 in. overall
French Napoleonic Military Meeting Miniature in Ornate Frame
Hand painted miniature, French hand painted miniature on ivory, depicting Napolean and officers at military meeting in wooden and brass ornate frame, signed by the artist Tony. 2.95 in. x 3.74 in.
Turquoise Gemstone Portrait Brooch/Pendant (800 Silver)
Continental silver miniature portrait brooch /pendant, stamped 800, with pierced borders set with turquoise colour gemstones, width 1.54 in.
Hand-painted Marie Antoinette miniature portrait, after Le Brun
An antique hand painted miniature portrait of Marie Antoinette, after Le Brun 4.53 in. x 3.35 in.
Napoleon and Josephine Portrait Miniatures
A pair of portrait miniatures of Napoleon and Josephine, 19th century each oval image on ivory, he in a military uniform, she wears a veil and a gemstone and pearl set parure, signed Gerard and Dubois, in matching black papier mache frames with gilt slips
Mogul Lady Under Tree: Delicate Miniature Painting
Mogul miniature painting. Delicate painting of a lady standing under a tree. Gouache, ink and gilt 5.31 in. x 3.74 in.
Jasmine's Hand-Painted Ivory Miniatures
Hand painted miniatures on ivory, one signed 'Jasmine', length 3.15 in. and 2.17 in.
19th Century Gentleman Miniature Portrait on Ivory
Miniature portrait, 19th century hand painted on ivory depicting a gentleman
Hand-painted Lady in Brass Frame
Miniature portrait, 19th century hand painted depicting a lady mounted in brass and velvet frame
19th Century Hand-Painted Ivory Lady in Ebony Frame
Hand painted miniature, 19th century hand painted ivory depicting a lady in black dress in carved ebonised frame
Oval Portrait Miniatures in Faux Ivory Frames
Three oval decorative portrait miniatures each with an oval portrait miniature, in a faux ivory frame, height 1.77 in. each image.
19th Century Miniature Portrait Set of a Gentleman and Lady
Two framed portrait miniatures of a gentleman and a lady, 19th century and later, the gentleman, possibly Australian, wearing a naval uniform within an gold oval frame; the lady painted in the Gainsborough style in an ornate gilt frame, both portraits 6.5
19th Century Woman Miniature Portrait in Ebonized Frame
An early 19th century miniature portrait of a woman, watercolour, in ebonized papier mache frame. 6.50 in. x 5.31 in.
18th Century Miniature Portraits of Husband and Wife
A good pair of 18th century miniature portraits of a man and wife, on ivory, oval images together in one ebonized papier mache frame, with gilt metal leaf and chain hanger. Bequest inscription dated 1831 to reverse 4.92 in. x 4.13 in.
Mother and Daughter Miniature Portrait
An early 20th century miniature portrait of mother and daughter, watercolour, oval in ebonized papier mache frame. 9.25 in. x 10.04 in.
Georgian Woman Miniature Oil Portrait
A Georgian miniature oil portrait of a woman, oval 2.56 in. x 1.77 in.
Naval Officer Miniature Portrait on Ivory in Ebonized Frame
An 19th century miniature portrait of a naval officer, on ivory, oval in ebonized papier mache frame. 4.72 in. x 4.13 in.
18th Century Miniature Portrait of Man in Oval Frame
An 18th century miniature portrait of a man, oils on card, oval in ebonized papier mache frame, with gilt metal oak leaf hanger. 4.92 in. x 4.13 in.
19th Century Miniature Portrait in Ebonized Frame with Hanger
An 19th century miniature portrait of a man, watercolour, oval in ebonized papier mache frame, with gilt metal thistle, shamrock and rose hanger. 5.31 in. x 4.53 in.
Regency Gentleman Miniature Oil Portrait
A Regency miniature oil portrait of a man, 5.91 in. x 3.74 in.
Early 20th Century Portrait Miniatures Pair
A pair of early 20th century portrait miniatures 8.66 in. x 8.27 in.
Miniature Ivory Vases with Crane Decoration
A pair of miniature ivory vases, height 4.13 in. decorated with cranes
Courtly Woman Portrait by P. Pence
Antique framed portrait miniature portrait of a woman in court dress, signed lower right by P. Pence, ', in ebonised frame, with brass acorn fixing, height 2.95 in. image.
19th Century Double Portrait Miniature in Ivory Frame
19th English century double portrait miniature, portrait of a lady and a gentleman, each depicted in period clothing, watercolour on ivory, diameter 2.95 in., set within an elaborate ivory panelled frame with incised and inked foliate designs and mother…
19th Century Miniature Portraits
Two miniatures c. Early 19th century (i) Red haired man 2.76 in. x 2.17 in. (ii) Aristocratic lady 2.76 in. x 2.17 in. x 2.56 in. x 1.97 in.
George III Miniature Portrait in Ebonised Frame
18th century miniature, hand painted portrait of George III on ivory in framed ebonised frame with acorn brass decoration
19th Century Hand Painted Lady with Dog Miniature
Framed miniature, 19th century hand painted miniature on ivory depicting a lady with a dog signed Smart in ormolu frame
French Ivory Miniature Painting of Diana and Cherub
A French miniature painting on ivory, 19th century, circular in form, finely painted on ivory depicting Diana and cherub with attendant. Housed in an ornate finely cast gilt metal frame., the miniature 3.43 in. diameter.
Pair of French Portrait Miniatures by M. Raumer
A similar pair of French portrait miniatures, signed M. Raumer, 19th century, circular in form, finely painted on ivory depicting a lady and gentleman, each signed to lower right. Frame in copper frames., the frames 3.35 in. & 3.54 in. respectively.
19th Century Women Portrait Miniatures
Two 19th century portrait miniatures of women (frame size 7.09 in. x 6.30 in. and 7.09 in. x 6.30 in. x 6.69 in. x 5.91 in. portrait size, 7.09 in. x 6.30 in. x 6.69 in. x 5.91 in. x 4.33 in. x 3.54 in. and 7.09 in. x 6.30 in. x 6.69 in. x 5.91 in. x 4.33…
Miniature Portrait of Louis-Auguste de France, future Louis XVI
A French school miniature portrait of Le Dauphin Louis-Auguste de France, the future Louis XVI, wearing armour and the order of St Esprit. Oval image 3.27 in. x 2.52 in. mounted in ebonized papier mache frame with thistle hanger.
19th Century Gentleman Portrait Miniature on Ivory
A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of a gentleman, in tooled gilt foil mount and ebonized frame. Image 2.87 in. x 2.44 in.
Regency Portrait Miniature of Young Gentleman in Gilt Case
A Regency portrait miniature on ivory of a young gentleman, oval gilt metal slip with machine engraved border, in satin and velvet lined red morocco case. Image 3.03 in. x 2.36 in.
Reubens-inspired Oil Portrait Miniature in Gilt Metal Frame
A portrait miniature in oils on board, after Ruebens, in pressed gilt metal frame. 6.69 in. x 5.91 in.
Tabletop Fruit and Urn Still Life
18th century European miniature oil on canvas, Still Life of urn and fruit on a tabletop, unsigned. 7.28 in. x 6.10 in.
Victorian Portrait Miniature of Dr. Harkness
A Victorian portrait miniature of a gentleman, oval, probably on ivory, entitled verso 'Dr. Harkness'. Provenance: Mrs. F.H.Pyne (Pyne Gould Guinness). Image 2.95 in. x 2.36 in.
Lucy Clifford's Victorian Woman Miniature on Milk Glass
A portrait miniature on milk glass, of a Victorian woman, painted by Lucy Clifford, 1910. Image 3.94 in. x 2.83 in.
19th Century Portrait Miniature of Young Woman in Empire Dress
An 19th century portrait miniature painted on ivory, of a young woman wearing an Empire dress with voile collar and bonnet. Oval, in black ebonised frame with grape hanger. Image 3.35 in. x 2.76 in.
Victorian Miniature Girl on Ivory
A Victorian miniature of a young girl, painted on ivory, gilt framed. Framer's and Mrs. Reginald Ford Collection labels verso. Image 4.72 in. x 3.15 in.
Josephine Miniature Portrait in Gilt Frame
A portrait miniature of Empress Josephine, a porcelain plaque with a portrait bust of Josephine wearing a crown, in a gilt metal frame with ribbon crest and easel back, label verso to plaque with title, numbered 15 and numerals 10457, length 4.33 in.,…
Vintage Miniature Paintings in Walnut and Metal Frames
Two vintage miniature paintings, a portrait miniature roundel of Rembrandt housed in a burr walnut frame, and an oval rococo romantic scene signed Lancet set within a diagonal pressed metal frame with a border of plain and floral painted ivory tiles, lengt
Edwardian Portrait Miniature of Young Lady 1905
A fine Edwardian portrait miniature of a young lady 1905, a delicate and refined watercolour half portrait of a young woman, marked a. Douglas 1905 to the image, also described as 'Anne L. Douglas, 53 Stanhope gardens, London Sw, No.2 portrait Study' verso
19th Century Lady in Green Dress Miniature Portrait
A miniature portrait of a lady, the watercolour half portrait of a woman in early 19th century attire in a green dress and ribboned bonnet, signed indistinctly lower left, housed in a lightly hammered oval copper frame
German Portrait Miniature of Young Man, 19th Century
A German portrait miniature of a young man, early 19th century, an oval profile bust delicately rendered in watercolour upon a cracked ice type muted blue ground, enclosed by a pinchbeck frame, backing paper with label of Wilhelm Muller, Berlin, length 7 c
Anne Taylor Signed Portrait Miniature in Tortoiseshell Frame
Tortoiseshell framed signed portrait miniature portrait of a woman, signed Anne Taylor, in oval shaped tortoiseshell frame, height 3.15 in.
Georgian Miniature Portraits by Egglr, 1817
A pair of Georgian miniature portraits, signed and dated to one top left by Egglr. Circa 1817. 2.76 in. x 2.36 in.
1890 American Gentleman Portrait in Moroccan Leather Case
A portrait miniature of a gentleman in a Moroccan leather case, probably American, circa 1890, painted wearing a black coat and vest with a white collar, in a silk lined leather case, the portrait 1.38 in. high
Victorian Gold Mounted Ivory Portrait Miniature of Gentleman
A Victorian 9 ct gold mounted ivory portrait miniature of a gentleman, 19th century, painted with a portrait of a gentleman in a black coat and cravat with a finely chased oval gold frame, 2.36 in. high
19th Century Seed Pearl Portrait Miniature of Julia Tatham
A seed pearl mounted portrait miniature brooch, 19th century, showing a portrait of Julia Tatham wearing a red dress and lace head scarf, 1.77 in. diameter. Provenance: Estate of George Richmond thence by descent, a fine small-scale portrait of Julia…
19th Century Portrait Miniature of La Duchesse de la Balliere
A gilt framed portrait miniature of a lady, 19th century, the figure painted in supplicant pose and inscribed verso 'La Duchesse de la Balliere', within an ornate pierced and carved giltwood frame, the miniature 3.15 in. high
Bourgeois' 1800 Profile Portrait of Gentleman
A portrait miniature attributed to Charles Guillaume Alexandre Bourgeois, French, circa 1800, profile portrait of a gentleman in a black coat, signed 'Bourgeois 1800' lower right, 1.57 in. diameter
Blue-dressed Lady Portrait Miniature, French, 1820
A gilt framed portrait miniature of a lady, French, circa 1820, wearing a blue dress with a lace bodice, within an oval frame, 2.36 in. high
1847 English Lady Portrait Miniature in Ebonized Frame
Mid 19th century English portrait miniature, dated 1847 portrait of lady of the manor on ivory in ebonized frame 3.15 in. x 2.36 in.
19th Century Naval Midshipman Portrait Miniature on Ivory
Mid 19th century English portrait miniature, portrait of young naval midshipman painted on ivory in ebonized frame, 2.36 in. x 1.97 in.
Liotard's Countess: Miniature Portrait on Ivory
After Jean Etienne Liotard miniature portrait of the Countess of cork, half long study on ivory in oval ebonised frame
Gainsborough Style Ivory Portrait Miniature in Ivory Frame
A hand painted portrait miniature, the Gainsborough style young woman on ivory, in an ivory frame.
Miniature Portrait Series in Framed Groups
Five hand painted portrait miniatures a series of 5 oval portraits, in two framed group sections.
Handpainted Lady Portrait Miniature in Ornate Frame
Framed handpainted portrait miniature of a lady 5.51 in. x 5.51 in.
Hand-painted oval portrait miniatures with brass frames
Four hand painted portrait miniatures each oval portrait with brass frame, to portraits of 3 women, and a man in military uniform, 3.15 in. x 2.36 in. two larger portraits.
Sehzade Selim Suleyman: Ottoman Military Portrait
Ottoman miniature portrait of Prince Sehzade Selim Suleyman 1860-1909). Depicted seated and in military uniform. 6.50 in. x 4.13 in.
Regency Portrait Miniatures in Satin Birch Frames
A pair of English Regency portrait miniatures in original satin birch frames, early 19th century, faint inscription verso possibly Mr. And Mrs. Johnson, 7.28 in. x 6.30 in. overall
Miniature Portrait in Gilt Metal and Ivory Frame, 19th Century
A miniature portrait in gilt metal and piano ivory frame, 19th century, 4.33 in. x 3.54 in. overall
Antique Lady Portrait Miniature, 19th Century
An antique portrait miniature of a lady, 19th century, 5.91 in. x 4.92 in. overall
Gold-framed Miniature Ivory Portraits
Framed miniature portraits on ivory, one in .375 gold frame both unsigned
Georgian Portrait Miniature: Young Man in Formal Dress
A Georgian hand painted portrait miniature, young man in formal dress on ivory or milk glass, under glass, ebony frame.
Gainsborough Woman Miniature in Brass Frame
A hand painted portrait miniature, the Gainsborough style woman on ivory or milk glass, in decorative brass frame.
Brass-framed Military Portrait Miniature on Ivory/Glass
A hand painted portrait miniature, military gent in dress uniform, painted on ivory or milk glass, under glass in decorative brass frame.
Georgian Naval Gentleman Miniature in Pinchbeck Frame
A Georgian hand painted portrait miniature, on ivory of a naval gentleman, pinchbeck frame and rock crystal.
Ivory-framed Child Portrait: Brass and Inlaid Ivory
An ivory framed portrait miniature, a hand coloured print of a young child, brass slip, inlaid ivory frame.
Regency Woman Portrait Miniature in Ebony Frame
A Regency hand painted portrait miniature, the elegant young woman possibly on ivory, framed under bevelled glass, brass slip and ebony frame.
Napoleon Miniature Portrait in Brass Frame
A hand painted portrait miniature, of Napoleon Bonaparte on ivory or milk glass, signed, in decorative brass frame with stand.
Blue Dress Portrait Miniature
A 19th century hand painted portrait miniature, the woman in formal blue dress with large white lace collar, wood frame with brass slip.
Venus and Cupid Miniature Painting
A miniature painting of Venus, a watercolour miniature roundel depicting Venus with cupid in the manner of Francois Boucher, but later, and housed in a square wooden frame with a gilt bronze bezel, signed, possibly Barroel, height 5.71 in., width 5.51 in.
Mary Stuart Portrait Miniature in Hilliard Style
A portrait miniature of Mary Stuart (Mary Queen of Scots), 20th century, an oval portrait in gouache and watercolour after a work by Nicholas Hilliard 1578, with apocryphal signature of Hilliard and housed in a decorative pierced and pressed metal frame, h
Allegorical Leda and the Swan Miniature Painting
An allegorical miniature painting, an oval painting in gouache and watercolour depicting 'Leda and the swan' after a lost painting by Michelangelo, bearing an apocryphal signature lower right, M. Buonarroti, housed in an ivory tile frame with contrasting c
Vintage Framed Portrait Miniatures of Women and Mother with Child
Pair vintage framed portrait miniatures each in a decorative frame, with tortoiseshell backing, of a Woman, and a Mother with a Child, height 3.15 in. oval, each.
German Vintage Framed Portrait Miniatures of Lady and Gentleman
Pair vintage framed portrait miniatures each of German origin, paper backing to each in German language, of Lady, and Gentleman, each in matching brass decorated frame, height 3.35 in. oval, each.
Antique Portrait Miniature by Leroy in Gilded Frame
An exquisite antique portrait miniature of a young lady with plaited hair and fur lined pink jacket, hand painted on ivory and signed Leroy, mounted in a gilded pierced wire work frame
Flower-Adorned Woman: Ivory Portrait Miniature
An early portrait miniature of a young woman, her dress adorned in flowers, framed in ivory
Porcelain Saint Miniature on Gilt Church Window Stand
Hand painted portrait miniature on porcelain image of a Saint, painted on porcelain, inset to gilt framed stand, in form of a church window, diameter 1.77 in. image; height 4.72 in. total stand.
Signed Tortoiseshell Portrait Miniature of Lady
Antique signed portrait miniature on tortoiseshell portrait of a Lady, signed C. JENNIR lower right, in a tortoiseshell frame, with inset/applied silver decoration verso, diameter 3.15 in.
Late Victorian Portrait Miniatures by Ernest Rinzi
A pair of late Victorian portrait miniatures by Ernest Rinzi (British 1836-1909), the lady and gent finely detailed and signed by the artist in gilt and blue enamel frame, the glazed back panels with watered silk. Oval. Height 2.48 in. Note: Rinzi born…