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Portrait of Benedict Henry Stuart
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Portrait of Benedict Henry Stuart

18th century
Sold 27 October 2025 · Wigs on the Green
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Born in Rome in 1725, Henry Benedict Stuart was the younger brother of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Unlike his father (the Old Pretender) and his brother (the Young Pretender) he did not chase thrones and power but opted instead for an ecclesiastical career. He spent his adult life in Italy as a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He was said to be abstemious, wealthy and was 82 years of age when he died in 1807.

Henry is shown here as a boy wearing an armoured breastplate over a white lace stock, a leather strap running over his shoulder with a glimpse of a royal blue cloak around his other shoulder. Painted in watercolour on card or vellum, the portrait resides in its original 14 caret gold frame.

Framed Size: 34 x 30mm

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Miniature Portrait Painting to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.4cm (1.34")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1149427
Dealers Internal Reference
9078M
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Born in Rome in 1725, Henry Benedict Stuart was the younger brother of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
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Unlike his father (the Old Pretender) and his brother (the Young Pretender) he did not chase thrones and power but opted instead for an ecclesiastical career.
Wigs on the Green

He spent his adult life in Italy as a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He was said to be abstemious, wealthy and was 82 years of age when he died in 1807.

fig 1. A circular miniature portrait painting of a young subject set within a simple gold frame with a suspension loop at the top.
fig 1. Portrait of Benedict Henry Stuart

Henry is shown here as a boy wearing an armoured breastplate over a white lace stock, a leather strap running over his shoulder with a glimpse of a royal blue cloak around his other shoulder. Painted in watercolour on card or vellum, the portrait resides in its original 14 caret gold frame.

Framed Size: 34 x 30mm

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Miniature Portrait Painting to the Georgian era.

Height
3.4cm (1.34")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149427
Dealers Internal Ref
9078M
Wigs on the Green
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Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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Archive I A circular miniature portrait painting of a young subject set within a simple gold frame with a suspension loop at the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Portrait of Benedict Henry Stuart

Archive II A circular miniature portrait painting of a young subject set within a simple gold frame with a suspension loop at the top. View II
Archive III A circular miniature portrait painting of a young subject set within a simple gold frame with a suspension loop at the top. View III
Archive IV A circular miniature portrait painting of a young subject set within a simple gold frame with a suspension loop at the top. View IV
Archive V A circular miniature portrait painting of a young subject set within a simple gold frame with a suspension loop at the top. View V
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A circular miniature portrait painting of a young subject set within a simple gold frame with a suspension loop at the top.
Portrait of Benedict Henry Stuart
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A circular miniature portrait painting of a young subject set within a simple gold frame with a suspension loop at the top.
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  • ObjectMiniature Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialVellum, Gold, Pigment, Glass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsPainted portrait subject, Circular frame, Suspension ring, Fine brushwork
  • SizeH 3.4 cm (1 in) x W 3 cm (1 in)

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Portrait miniatures are small-scale paintings, typically executed on vellum, ivory, or card, which evolved from illuminated manuscripts during the 16th century and gained immense popularity for personal devotion and courtly exchange.

Artists traditionally employed watercolour or gouache on prepared animal vellum, fine ivory, or paper, encasing the finished works in protective brass, gold, or silver frames often backed with glass or tortoiseshell.

Authenticity is assessed through microscopic examination of brushwork, pigment analysis, the construction and ageing of the backing substrate, and the hallmarks or fabrication style of the metal frame.

These small-scale artworks look striking when grouped together in a gallery arrangement on a narrow wall space or displayed individually on a mantelpiece using a dedicated brass easel.

To prevent fading and degradation of delicate pigments and substrates, miniatures must be kept away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations.
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