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Fine Quality Portrait Miniature of a Young Lady by Sampson Towgood Roche C.1790
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Fine Quality Portrait Miniature of a Young Lady by Sampson Towgood Roche C.1790

18th century
Sold 28 December 2025 · Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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A charming and fine quality oval portrait miniature of a young lady with brown curly hair. She wears a brown silk dress with a lace collar. It is painted by Sampson Towgood Roche (1785-1790) and is in a gilt bracelet clasp frame. This is a wonderful collectors piece. It measures 5.3cm x 4cm.

Ivory registration: 6Z4NX92

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.3cm (2.09")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Portrait Miniature to the 18th Century.

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SA1185968
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GDAX
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Description
A charming and fine quality oval portrait miniature of a young lady with brown curly hair. She wears a brown silk dress with a lace collar. It is painted by Sampson Towgood Roche (1785-1790) and is in a gilt bracelet clasp frame. This is a wonderful collectors piece. It measures 5.3cm x 4cm.

Ivory registration: 6Z4NX92

Height
5.3cm (2.09")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Portrait Miniature to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185968
Dealers Internal Ref
GDAX
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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Archive I An oval portrait miniature painting on ivory depicting a young woman with curly brown hair and blue eyes, set within a simple metal frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Quality Portrait Miniature of a Young Lady by Sampson Towgood Roche C.1790

Archive II An oval portrait miniature painting on ivory depicting a young woman with curly brown hair and blue eyes, set within a simple metal frame. View II
Archive III An oval portrait miniature painting on ivory depicting a young woman with curly brown hair and blue eyes, set within a simple metal frame. View III
Archive IV An oval portrait miniature painting on ivory depicting a young woman with curly brown hair and blue eyes, set within a simple metal frame. View IV
Archive V An oval portrait miniature painting on ivory depicting a young woman with curly brown hair and blue eyes, set within a simple metal frame. View V
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An oval portrait miniature painting on ivory depicting a young woman with curly brown hair and blue eyes, set within a simple metal frame.
Fine Quality Portrait Miniature of a Young Lady by Sampson Towgood Roche c.1790
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An oval portrait miniature painting on ivory depicting a young woman with curly brown hair and blue eyes, set within a simple metal frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMiniatures
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialIvory, Watercolour, Gold, Glass
  • ColourMulti-coloured
  • MotifsOval format, Haired wig styling, Finely detailed brushwork, Suspension loop
  • SizeH 5.3 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in)

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A portrait miniature is a small, highly detailed painting, typically executed on ivory, vellum, or card, which reached the height of its popularity in Europe during the 16th to 19th centuries as personal tokens of affection and status.

Traditional portrait miniatures from this period were typically painted in watercolour or gouache on thin slices of ivory, backed with card or metal, and encased in protective glass frames often made of gold, brass, or gilded metals.

Authentication involves examining the stippling and hatching brushwork under magnification, checking the material of the substrate, verifying the framing construction methods, and looking for artist signatures or contemporary inscriptions on the reverse.

These delicate pieces can be displayed within a gallery wall of mixed antique framed art, mounted inside a shallow vitrine, or placed on a small easel atop a mantelpiece to add historical depth and intimate scale to a room.

To prevent fading and degradation, antique miniatures should be kept away from direct sunlight, maintained in stable humidity and temperature conditions, and handled minimally while avoiding exposure to harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
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