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What are small portraits called?
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Small portraits are called limnings. Popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, limnings would be created with watercolors on prepared card, vellum, ivory or copper. The portraits were a great way to keep your loved one close, even when separated by distance. You’ll find a variety of limnings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Georgian Handpainted Miniature Portrait
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique 18th-century handpainted miniature portrait of a young lady in a solid silver frame
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Antique 18th Century French Frames
Antique Victorian Hand Painted Miniature Portrait Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
wide. Pendant is 1.75" x 1 3/8". Featuring a hand painted miniature portrait and surrounding enamel
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Victorian Enamel Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Earrings circa 1875
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Extremely fine rendition of Victorian jewelry, with detailed miniature portraits of enamel in an
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Antique 1870s Drop Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rare Antique Diamond Gem Set Miniature Portrait Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique 14k gold bracelet, with three links featuring oval porcelain hand painted miniature
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Antique 19th Century More Bracelets
Materials
Diamond
Victorian Yellow Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 9k yellow gold hand painted miniature portrait pendant
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Diamond and Gold Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful antique Georgian (1714 to ca. 1830-1837) 14 karat gold miniature portrait pendant
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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
