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19thc Porcelain Miniature Portrait C1850
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19thc Porcelain Miniature Portrait C1850

19th century
Sold 13 August 2025 · Aramis Antiques
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A 19thC miniature portrait of a young lady handpainted on a porcelain plaque c1850. The oval image depicts a young lady in Empire style dress, in fashion from c1820, with an open neck, puff sleeves and a bustline waist. The young lady is significantly bejewelled with a sumptuous necklace, hair adornments and gilt and pearl additions to the dress. The face and hair style are very reminiscent of the known images of Empress Josephine of France, though this might be an idealised depiction her when very young. The jewels do suggest that this is an important personage. Framed in a black lacquered wooden frame, with gilt slip and gilded oval mount. Accurately and finely painted, and in excellent condition.

Image dimensions 8cm x 6.5cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Antique Porcelain Miniature Portrait to the 1850s.

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SA1136261
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A 19thC miniature portrait of a young lady handpainted on a porcelain plaque c1850.
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The oval image depicts a young lady in Empire style dress, in fashion from c1820, with an open neck, puff sleeves and a bustline waist.
Aramis Antiques

The young lady is significantly bejewelled with a sumptuous necklace, hair adornments and gilt and pearl additions to the dress. The face and hair style are very reminiscent of the known images of Empress Josephine of France, though this might be an idealised depiction her when very young. The jewels do suggest that this is an important personage. Framed in a black lacquered wooden frame, with gilt slip and gilded oval mount. Accurately and finely painted, and in excellent condition.

Image dimensions 8cm x 6.5cm.

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Antique Porcelain Miniature Portrait to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1136261
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Archive I A framed oval porcelain miniature portrait depicting a woman in 19th-century attire against a dark wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A framed oval porcelain miniature portrait depicting a woman in 19th-century attire against a dark wooden frame.
19thc porcelain miniature portrait c1850
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A framed oval porcelain miniature portrait depicting a woman in 19th-century attire against a dark wooden frame.
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  • ObjectArt & Wall Decor
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPorcelain, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsOval portrait format, Hand-painted subject, Moulded wooden frame
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A porcelain miniature portrait is a small-scale hand-painted artwork executed on a ceramic plaque, highly popular during the 18th and 19th centuries as personal mementos.

These pieces typically feature finely ground ceramic pigments fired onto a glazed porcelain plaque, often housed in wood or brass frames with glass protection.

Authenticity is determined by examining the brushwork under magnification, the composition of the ceramic base, and the age-related patina on the framing and backing materials.

They can be displayed on small easels, integrated into gallery walls with mixed media, or placed on narrow wall spaces and mantelpieces for a curated focal point.

Keep them out of direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and clean the glass gently with a soft cloth while avoiding moisture contact with the painted surface.
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