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American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer
Located in Downingtown, PA
American portrait miniature by Thomas Story Officer, Woman in a White Gown, Signed "T.S. Officer
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Paintings

Materials

Ivory

Miniature Portraits Diamonds Pearls Yellow Gold Double-sided French Brooch
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
celluloid to ivory. Some portrait miniatures were done of famous "beauties" of the era, others were of
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Antique Late 18th Century French Romantic Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

PAIR of Miniature Portraits on Ivory of Houstown Brothers
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Ivory Miniature Portraits in Original Frames of Scottish Brothers, Both Having Served and
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Antique 19th Century Paintings

English Portrait Miniature of a Young Girl, Edward Tayler
Located in Downingtown, PA
English portrait miniature of a young girl, Edward Tayler, Dated 1863 The English portrait
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ivory

c1859 Portrait of New York Lawyer, Large 19th century Oil Painting on Canvas
By Charles Cromwell Ingham
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, but also in watercolor on ivory, a standard medium for miniature portraits since the 18th century
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined portrait of young girl in miniature painted on ivory. Painted with brush tip executed with
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Vintage 1920s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Ivory

19th cty miniature portrait ivory confedrate general A.P. Hill
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A unique miniature portrait on ivory ca 1850 of the well known confederate General Ambrose Powell
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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Ivory, Paint, Wood

19th Century Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined portrait of young girl in miniature painted on ivory. Painted with brush tip executed with
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Antique 1880s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Ivory

Charming Little Girl 1821 English Portrait Miniature
Located in Doylestown, PA
Portrait miniature: A girl, wearing white dress with frilled lace collar, satin waistband and short
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Antique Early 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Ivory

Antique Picture Frame
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Miniature Portrait on ivory signed by Lagarde, in the style of Gainsborough Bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

Antique Picture Frame
Antique Picture Frame
H 6.25 in W 5.5 in
A Portrait Miniature on Ivory of Napoleon,
By E. Lacroix
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Portrait Miniature on Ivory of Napoleon, signed E. Lacroix, framed.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Hand-Painted Portrait En Miniature of Two Children UK Follower Beechey, c.1860
By Sir William Beechey
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand-painted Portrait en miniature (thumbnail) of two lovely children, Victorian Period. UK
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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Paintings

Materials

Glass, Ivory, Leather, Velvet

Pair of 19th Century Ivory Framed Portraits Signed Moritz Michael Daffinger
Located in Newfoundland, PA
A Pair of 19th Century Ivory Framed Miniature Portrait Signed, Daffinger. Highly detailed
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Paintings

19th Century Louis XV Style Bombe Marquetry and Ormolu-Mounted Bureau a Gradin
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
curved and shaped structure surmounted by a miniature portrait on ivory above seven gilt=leather fronted
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Miniature Painting on Ivory, Josephine Bonaparte after Jacques Louis David
Located in Cleveland, OH
A detail after the original work by Jacques Louis David, depicting Josephine Bonaparte seated on a recamier, her gaze turned toward the painter. In Empire period frame.
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Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paint

portrait miniature
Located in New Canaan, CT
portrait on ivory is of a young English soldier in full regalia. The frame is original. The
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Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Ivory, Wood

portrait miniature
H 5.75 in W 5 in
portrait miniature
Located in New Canaan, CT
This is a portrait on ivory of a handsome young man wearing clothing that was the height of style c
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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Ivory

portrait miniature
H 4 in W 3 in
Fine New England Portrait Miniature on Ivory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Excellent portrait miniature on ivory of a young woman in a deep blue dress with a white ruff at
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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

French 19th Century Ivory Framed Miniature Portrait
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Wonderful detail in this delicately executed portrait of a young gentleman. Fantastic ivory frame.
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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Pair of exquisite quality miniature Ottoman portraits on ivory
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A pair of early to mid 19th century exquisitely painted Ottoman miniature portraits on ivory of
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Antique 19th Century Turkish Paintings

Miniature English Portrait Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century English miniature portrait on ivory of Mrs. Earl Stephens', cousin. In its
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English Necklace Enhancers

Miniature English Portrait Pendant
Miniature English Portrait Pendant
H 2.7 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in
Early Signed French Tortoiseshell and Ivory Round Portrait Box
Located in Denver, CO
, this lovely box features a watercolor miniature portrait on ivory of an aristocratic woman with a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes

Philadelphia Sampler dated 1820
Located in Philadelphia, PA
portraits on ivory, painted of Elizabeth and her sisters, Louisa and Catharine, all beautiful young ladies
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Antique 1820s American Folk Art Decorative Art

Philadelphia Sampler dated 1820
Philadelphia Sampler dated 1820
H 20.5 in W 19.75 in D 1 in
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Ivory Miniature Portrait For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ivory miniature portrait for your home. Frequently made of bone, ivory and fabric, every ivory miniature portrait was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ivory miniature portrait, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An ivory miniature portrait is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian and Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Ivory Miniature Portrait?

Prices for an ivory miniature portrait start at $450 and top out at $2,954 with the average selling for $1,600.
Questions About Ivory Miniature Portrait
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An ivory miniature is a tiny portrait painted on a backing of ivory. Miniatures first started appearing in the 16th century, and carrying one is today's equivalent of keeping a loved one’s photo in your wallet. You can find a collection of vintage ivory miniatures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Miniature portraits are made with a mix of powdered glass, metal oxides and oil which makes a paste. This paste is painted color by color onto a base. Each color layer is fired in a kiln, one at a time. You’ll find a variety of miniature portraits from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.