A Striking Jeremiah Meyer Portrait Miniature c1780
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All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1800 item #1382152 (stock #a1661)
Signed J.J. and dated 1772 on the lower right, this watercolor on wafer shows an obviously well-off woman attired in the latest finery, and with an elaborate hairdo with a lace cap.

Excellent condition, with no flaws to speak of, and measuring 1 1/2" by 1 1/4"...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1466026 (stock #a1882)
This charming miniature, done in watercolor on natural wafer, shows a little girl who obviously just spent time working diligently picking enough berries to fill her basket. Judging by her slight smile, she either had fun doing that, or is anticipating enjoying the (literal) fruits of her labors...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1900 item #1047424
Description: Wonderful miniature painting of a charming and pretty lady, in a beautiful blue and red dress, sitting with her left hand under chin. The painting comes with the artist's initials, K.A. on the lower right side. Size: The portrait is 3 1/8" in height and 2 1/4" wide, in very good condition, set in a fine gilt rectangular 5 1/8"H X 4 1/4"W frame. Shipping is FREE within the U.S ONLY!
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1900 item #1489510 (stock #FA134)
This is an antique French Napoleonic miniature portrait of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte from the second half of the 19th century. The portrait is finely hand-painted in enamel and is located on the front of a solid silver mirror-slide-locked pendant designed in the shape of an elaborate shield.

This stunning portrait portrays Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in his iconic stance, with his hand in his vest and dressed in his renowned uniform as the Colonel of Chasseurs Cheval de la Garde Imperia...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1307653 (stock #a1441)
A charming and beautifully rendered double portrait miniature attributed to Nathaniel Plimer. Executed in watercolors on natural wafer, he depicted, in classical style, an attractive young woman dressed in a low cut white gown with a reddish robe draped around her. The very young and strikingly angelic child, with fulsome red curls, has its arms clasped around the mother's neck.

This appealing gem is in excellent condition, with no flaws...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1800 item #1345244 (stock #na125)
A wonderful English watercolor miniature on natural wafer, painted by Ozias Humphry. The gentleman depicted is clearly of the upper class, dressed in a dusty rose colored jacket with a lace collar, a style worn in England specifically in the 1765 to 1770 period...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1146944 (stock #a1282)
A stunning miniature portrait painting, watercolor on natural organic material, of a beautiful young girl with hazel eyes. The artist has painted the sitter with a background of clouds against a blue sky, often thought to denote that the piece was done as a mourning keepsake.

The condition of the painting is excellent, with no chips, cracks, bowing, or restoration. This little gem is housed in its original cast bronze brooch, with a mother-of-pearl backing...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1800 item #1361244 (stock #a1600)
A nice miniature painting done, in watercolor on natural material, by Ebenezer Mack. The sitter is dressed in a black jacket, and a white vest, shirt, and stock. Housed in its original gold case.

Although all of Mack's works are quite naïvely rendered, this example is even more primitive than most, indicating that it was done quite early in his career, probably in the 1785 time frame. His works are very rare, and he did not sign his paintings...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1800 item #1474945 (stock #a1899)
A miniature of a beautiful young child who unfortunately passed away in 1798. The theme here is blue and white: in the clouds, in Harriet's eyes, and the ribbon in her hair. In contrast to that are the small areas where red makes its appearance: in the necklace, the child's lips and cheeks, and, to a lesser extent, in her hair.

The reverse of the case is engraved "Harriet Franklyn/B. 9 Oct 1795 D. 31 August 1798/Daughter of/Richard Franklyn/One of the Moneyers/of H...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1800 item #1463004 (stock #a1834)
A fine c1751 miniature watercolor on natural wafer, signed and dated by J. Lacon. The sitter is wearing a décolleté white dress and a lace underslip. The trimming of the blue ribbons provides a pop of color and wonderful contrast to the rest of the painting. Presented in a gilt metal reeded frame with remnants of collection labels on the reverse. 1 7/8" by 1 1/2".

Lacon (fl. c1740 - 1760) worked in Bath, England, painting miniatures and water color portraits...

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1910 item #1034703
This outstanding and remarkable miniature painting exhibit a LEE family lady in sitting position. The artist has successfully rendered his talent portraying this lovely lady, with special attention to the facial expression and has delicately worked to render the details of her dress and hair and his talent reaches the climax portraying her jewels with emphasize on the pearl necklace...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1920 item #1104033
Fabulous miniature painting on depicting Red Fort, in-cased in intricately carved frame, no visible signature and I believe the item has been painted by European artist. Size: The ivory plaque is 1 7/8" x 2 3/8" housed in the 5 3/8" x 4 3/8" frame. Condition Report: Absolutely excellent condition.
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1837 VR item #1229200 (stock #na112)
A well painted miniature portrait on natural organic material of a sea captain, identified on the reverse as "Phillip…MHK Captain". The miniature is in very good condition, with no cracks, chips, bowing, or restoration. The period lacquered frame is missing its cover glass, easy enough to replace. Sight size is 2 7/8" by 2 3/8", and the frame size is 5 1/8" by 4 3/8".
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1900 item #1079853 (stock #a1150)
A watercolor miniature portrait done by Richard Morrell Staigg. The sitter is a nice-looking blue-eyed young man in a black coat and cravat, with a light blue vest. As is usual with Staigg, the painting is superbly limned. It is housed in one half of a leather case.

The condition is excellent, with no problems whatsoever. Sight size is 3 1/2" by 3".

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1900 item #1465587 (stock #a1872)
A lovely and ethereal miniature of a blond-haired, blue-eyed beautiful young girl. Signed center left "T.R. Manley 1900", it is in its original gilt sterling case with a beaded edge, with the reverse appearing to be evenly tarnished...
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1900 item #1047468
Description: Wonderful Miniature portrait of French Emperor Napoleon in early age, dressed in colorful military uniform, signed by very talented artist P. Leroy. The portrait is surrounded by machine turned gilt bronze frame, 2 1/4" in diameter, set in an, 4 5/8" X 4 3/8", old dark brown wood frame. This item is in a very good condition without any problem, 19th century era, great workmanship. Shipping is FREE within the U.S ONLY!
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures : Pre 1900 item #1475301 (stock #a1911)
A wonderful pair of miniature portraits of two young near identical twin boys, painted on organic material. Although it might often be a decent bet that any attractive English portraits of young children done in this time period were by William Egley (joking, sort of) I cannot, in good conscience, make that attribution, so the artist will, at least for now, remain unidentified.

Possibly Scottish, and in excellent condition, each portrait has a sight size of 1 7/8" by 1 1/2". They are mou...

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"