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Folkart Miniature Watercolour Portrait of a Child with a Doll
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Folkart Miniature Watercolour Portrait of a Child with a Doll

19th century
Sold 2 November 2025 · Wigs on the Green
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This delightful miniature portrait was painted in 1820 when the little girl, known only by her initials M.A.C., was just 2½ years old. With her blonde hair cropped, she wears a short-sleeved black dress with a high waistline, and a beaded necklace. Clutched tightly under her arm, her doll is elegantly attired in a long blue dress and a wide-brimmed hat.

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Set in the original papier-mâché frame with an emblems (rose, thistle & shamrock) hanger, the portrait is painted on card but has faded somewhat, especially the facial features and the necklace. There is also differential colouring in the unpainted area around the top edge. Nonetheless, the portrait retains great charm and would make a sweet addition to a collection of folkart.

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Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Miniature Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1069939
Dealers Internal Reference
7238
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This delightful miniature portrait was painted in 1820 when the little girl, known only by her initials M.A.C., was just 2½ years old.
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With her blonde hair cropped, she wears a short-sleeved black dress with a high waistline, and a beaded necklace.
Wigs on the Green

Clutched tightly under her arm, her doll is elegantly attired in a long blue dress and a wide-brimmed hat.

fig 1. An antique miniature watercolour portrait of a child holding a doll, set within a black wooden frame with a brass bezel and top ornament.
fig 1. Folkart Miniature Watercolour Portrait of a Child with a Doll

Set in the original papier-mâché frame with an emblems (rose, thistle & shamrock) hanger, the portrait is painted on card but has faded somewhat, especially the facial features and the necklace. There is also differential colouring in the unpainted area around the top edge. Nonetheless, the portrait retains great charm and would make a sweet addition to a collection of folkart.

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Miniature Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1069939
Dealers Internal Ref
7238
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020

Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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Archive I An antique miniature watercolour portrait of a child holding a doll, set within a black wooden frame with a brass bezel and top ornament. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Folkart Miniature Watercolour Portrait of a Child with a Doll

Archive II An antique miniature watercolour portrait of a child holding a doll, set within a black wooden frame with a brass bezel and top ornament. View II
Archive III An antique miniature watercolour portrait of a child holding a doll, set within a black wooden frame with a brass bezel and top ornament. View III
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Archive V An antique miniature watercolour portrait of a child holding a doll, set within a black wooden frame with a brass bezel and top ornament. View V
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Yorkshire
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An antique miniature watercolour portrait of a child holding a doll, set within a black wooden frame with a brass bezel and top ornament.
Folkart Miniature Watercolour Portrait of a Child with a Doll
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An antique miniature watercolour portrait of a child holding a doll, set within a black wooden frame with a brass bezel and top ornament.
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  • ObjectPaintings & Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Brass, Glass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsOval aperture, Brass decorative hanger, Naive subject depiction
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 10 cm (4 in)

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Naive folk art portraiture is characterised by a charming lack of academic perspective, flattened forms, and direct gazes, often produced by itinerant limners or amateur artists rather than formally trained portrait painters.

These works were typically executed in watercolour, gouache, or pencil on paper, card, or thin ivory veneers, housed within protective wooden, papier-mache, or metal frames featuring glass glazing.

Authentic period pieces display age-appropriate characteristics such as hand-mixed pigments, oxidised metal components, period framing techniques, and natural material degradation consistent with age.

These intimate artworks work exceptionally well when grouped in small gallery arrangements on narrow walls or displayed individually on plate stands within bookshelves to add historic depth to contemporary spaces.

To prevent fading and paper degradation, these items must be kept away from direct sunlight, maintained in stable humidity conditions, and framed using acid-free archival materials.
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