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Miniature Portrait - Watercolour Painting on Celluloid of Henry Prince of Wales - Elder Brother to Charles 1 - Circa 1900
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Miniature Portrait - Watercolour Painting on Celluloid of Henry Prince of Wales - Elder Brother to Charles 1 - Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 May 2026 · Vicky Thomas Antiques
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Here is a striking Edwardian miniature painting in watercolour on celluloid of a young Henry Prince of Wales (1594 - 1612) . The elder brother to Charles 1, Henry is pictured here wearing a downturned ruff and russet silken tunic shining richly against a petrel blue background.

Miniature portrait painting on celluloid really gained popularity during the Edwardian era, over the more expensive ivory as a surface on which to paint.

I think that this little painting has a really rich jewel-like quality, and I find the subject beautifully haunting as he gazes out and catches the viewer's eye.

This miniature painting, backed in its original purple velvet, is framed under a domed glass, and set into a reddish gold metal frame, held in place with small copper teeth ( some of which are now missing ), but the picture is very secure and the missing teeth are unseen when the picture is viewed. Please see the photographs to give you a good idea of how it displays.

The painting is 8cm in diameter, and is in good antique condition, with some wear to the reverse of the frame, as previously described.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if I can provide any further information.

I offer free postage to mainland UK, and am very happy to help with quotes for shipping overseas.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this Antique Miniature Portrait to the Edwardian era.

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SA1042977
Description
Here is a striking Edwardian miniature painting in watercolour on celluloid of a young Henry Prince of Wales (1594 - 1612) .
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The elder brother to Charles 1, Henry is pictured here wearing a downturned ruff and russet silken tunic shining richly against a petrel blue background.
Vicky Thomas Antiques
fig 1. A circular antique miniature watercolour painting on celluloid depicting a historical figure in a round brass frame.
fig 1. Miniature Portrait - Watercolour Painting on Celluloid of Henry Prince of Wales - Elder Brother to Charles 1 - Circa 1900

Miniature portrait painting on celluloid really gained popularity during the Edwardian era, over the more expensive ivory as a surface on which to paint.

I think that this little painting has a really rich jewel-like quality, and I find the subject beautifully haunting as he gazes out and catches the viewer's eye.

fig 2. A circular antique miniature watercolour painting on celluloid depicting a historical figure in a round brass frame.
fig 2. Miniature Portrait - Watercolour Painting on Celluloid of Henry Prince of Wales - Elder Brother to Charles 1 - Circa 1900

This miniature painting, backed in its original purple velvet, is framed under a domed glass, and set into a reddish gold metal frame, held in place with small copper teeth ( some of which are now missing ), but the picture is very secure and the missing teeth are unseen when the picture is viewed. Please see the photographs to give you a good idea of how it displays.

fig 3. A circular antique miniature watercolour painting on celluloid depicting a historical figure in a round brass frame.
fig 3. Miniature Portrait - Watercolour Painting on Celluloid of Henry Prince of Wales - Elder Brother to Charles 1 - Circa 1900

The painting is 8cm in diameter, and is in good antique condition, with some wear to the reverse of the frame, as previously described.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if I can provide any further information.

I offer free postage to mainland UK, and am very happy to help with quotes for shipping overseas.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this Antique Miniature Portrait to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I A circular antique miniature watercolour painting on celluloid depicting a historical figure in a round brass frame. SOLD29 MAY 26

Miniature Portrait - Watercolour Painting on Celluloid of Henry Prince of Wales - Elder Brother to Charles 1 - Circa 1900

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A circular antique miniature watercolour painting on celluloid depicting a historical figure in a round brass frame.
MINIATURE PORTRAIT - WATERCOLOUR PAINTING ON CELLULOID OF HENRY PRINCE OF WALES - ELDER BROTHER TO CHARLES 1 - circa 1900
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A circular antique miniature watercolour painting on celluloid depicting a historical figure in a round brass frame.
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  • ObjectMiniature Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCelluloid, Watercolour, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCircular brass frame, Hand-painted watercolour, Roughed edge border
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 8 cm (3 in)

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Portrait miniatures are small, highly detailed paintings that originated from illuminated manuscripts during the sixteenth century and reached peak popularity in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries before photography became widespread.

Early miniatures were painted on vellum, card, or copper, while later nineteenth and twentieth-century examples frequently utilised ivory, vellum, celluloid, or synthetic substitutes housed in brass, bronze, or wooden frames.

Authentication involves examining the backing materials, frame construction, pigment ageing, and brushwork under magnification to distinguish hand-painted works from late mechanical reproductions or prints.

These small-scale artworks integrate well into curated gallery walls, sit comfortably on mantelpieces within plate stands, or add historic depth to bookshelf displays.

Watercolour miniatures must be displayed away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading and kept in stable, climate-controlled conditions to protect delicate surfaces from humidity and mould.
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