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Antique Hand Coloured Portrait Miniature
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Antique Hand Coloured Portrait Miniature

19th century
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This is a beautiful miniature portrait engraving hand painted in watercolours dating from around 1820. The painting is reputedly of the infamous Nell Gwynn and is in a superb burr walnut cushion frame with a wonderful warm colour and antique patina which suits it admirably. The frame measures 18 cms by 16 cms and the portrait is 8 cms by 9 cms.

UK insured delivery is £10

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Miniature Framed to the Regency era.

Independent Date Check ID 09235360
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques DateRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE REGENCY ERA:
Hand-coloured stipple engraving on paper: printmaking method popular in the early nineteenth century.
Burr veneer cushion frame: cabinet work typical of the Regency period.
Rope-turned brass oval slip: metalwork retaining its crisp original detail.
Oxidised wood and fragmented backing paper: natural age from long-term framing.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1176480
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is a beautiful miniature portrait engraving hand painted in watercolours dating from around 1820.
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The painting is reputedly of the infamous Nell Gwynn and is in a superb burr walnut cushion frame with a wonderful warm colour and antique patina which suits it admirably.
Rams Head Antiques

The frame measures 18 cms by 16 cms and the portrait is 8 cms by 9 cms.

UK insured delivery is £10

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Miniature Framed to the Regency era.

Independent Date Report ID 09235360
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques datingRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Regency era:
Hand-coloured stipple engraving on paper: printmaking method popular in the early nineteenth century.
Burr veneer cushion frame: cabinet work typical of the Regency period.
Rope-turned brass oval slip: metalwork retaining its crisp original detail.
Oxidised wood and fragmented backing paper: natural age from long-term framing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1176480
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An antique oval portrait miniature depicting a woman in a lace bonnet with red ribbons, set within a square burr wood frame.
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Archive I An antique oval portrait miniature depicting a woman in a lace bonnet with red ribbons, set within a square burr wood frame.

Antique Hand Coloured Portrait Miniature

Archive II An antique oval portrait miniature depicting a woman in a lace bonnet with red ribbons, set within a square burr wood frame. View II
Archive III An antique oval portrait miniature depicting a woman in a lace bonnet with red ribbons, set within a square burr wood frame. View III
Archive IV An antique oval portrait miniature depicting a woman in a lace bonnet with red ribbons, set within a square burr wood frame. View IV
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An antique oval portrait miniature depicting a woman in a lace bonnet with red ribbons, set within a square burr wood frame.
Antique Hand Coloured Portrait Miniature
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An antique oval portrait miniature depicting a woman in a lace bonnet with red ribbons, set within a square burr wood frame.
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  • ObjectPortrait Miniatures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBurr Wood, Glass, Paper, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOval sight edge, Burr veneer frame, Mitred corners, Lace bonnet detail
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

An antique miniature portrait engraving, dating from the Regency period, depicts a woman wearing a white lace bonnet tied with red ribbons and a blue dress, set against a muted background. The artwork sits within a square burr wood cushion frame displaying mitred corners, a rich warm brown colour, and a prominent grain pattern with an antique patina, enclosing a round metal sight edge around the oval painting under glass. The frame stands 18 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. This Georgian-style piece brings traditional English country house character to interior spaces. It finds a natural home displayed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or gallery wall where its compact scale allows it to sit comfortably alongside books and decorative objects. The hand-coloured watercolour details and textile textures provide a focal point of historical interest in a study, drawing room, or hallway.

FAQs

Portrait miniatures are small, detailed paintings or hand-coloured prints, typically depicting individuals, that gained immense popularity in Europe during the 16th to 19th centuries as portable keepsakes.

These miniatures were commonly executed in watercolour, gouache, or enamel on surfaces such as vellum, ivory, card, or paper, and were housed within gilt, metal, or highly figured timber frames with glass covers.

Authentic period examples often exhibit fine brushwork, delicate hand colouring, period-appropriate attire and hairstyles, and age-consistent wear on the backing materials or frame mounting.

A framed miniature portrait can be incorporated into a gallery wall, layered on a bookshelf, or placed on a mantlepiece alongside contemporary decorative objects to introduce historical depth.

Display the item away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading or warping, clean the glass gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoid using liquid cleaners near the timber frame.
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