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Miniature Portrait on Gilt Metal Stand Earl of Thanet
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Miniature Portrait on Gilt Metal Stand Earl of Thanet

19th century
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This is a very charming early 19th century portrait painting of the 11th and last Earl of Thanet 1775-1849.

The Earl of the Isle of Thanet was shortened to Earl of Thanet which was a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1628 for Nicholas Tufton, 1st Baron Tufton. He had already succeeded as second Baron of Hothfield in 1631 and been created Baron Tufton of Tufton in the County of Sussex in 1626 also in the Peerage of England.

This is very well painted portrait miniature of Henry Tufton who was the last Earl of Thanet. A full length portrait of Henry as a boy in the manner of Gainsboroughs pink boy possibly painted by Francis Nichols is in the Abbot Hall Art Collection in the Kendal Gallery.

The painting is on an ivorine panel and in a smart oval gilt metal frame which measures 10 cms by 8 cms overall.

UK insured delivery is £10

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Portrait Miniature Gilt Stand to the 1850s.

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SA1202081
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This is a very charming early 19th century portrait painting of the 11th and last Earl of Thanet 1775-1849.
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The Earl of the Isle of Thanet was shortened to Earl of Thanet which was a title in the Peerage of England.
Rams Head Antiques

It was created in 1628 for Nicholas Tufton, 1st Baron Tufton. He had already succeeded as second Baron of Hothfield in 1631 and been created Baron Tufton of Tufton in the County of Sussex in 1626 also in the Peerage of England.

fig 1. An oval watercolour portrait miniature depicting a gentleman set within a gilt metal frame and displayed on an ornate gilt metal easel decorated with ivy motifs.
fig 1. Miniature Portrait on Gilt Metal Stand Earl of Thanet

This is very well painted portrait miniature of Henry Tufton who was the last Earl of Thanet. A full length portrait of Henry as a boy in the manner of Gainsboroughs pink boy possibly painted by Francis Nichols is in the Abbot Hall Art Collection in the Kendal Gallery.

The painting is on an ivorine panel and in a smart oval gilt metal frame which measures 10 cms by 8 cms overall.

UK insured delivery is £10

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Portrait Miniature Gilt Stand to the 1850s.

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Archive I An oval watercolour portrait miniature depicting a gentleman set within a gilt metal frame and displayed on an ornate gilt metal easel decorated with ivy motifs.

Miniature Portrait on Gilt Metal Stand Earl of Thanet

Archive II An oval watercolour portrait miniature depicting a gentleman set within a gilt metal frame and displayed on an ornate gilt metal easel decorated with ivy motifs. View II
Archive III An oval watercolour portrait miniature depicting a gentleman set within a gilt metal frame and displayed on an ornate gilt metal easel decorated with ivy motifs. View III
Archive IV An oval watercolour portrait miniature depicting a gentleman set within a gilt metal frame and displayed on an ornate gilt metal easel decorated with ivy motifs. View IV
Archive V An oval watercolour portrait miniature depicting a gentleman set within a gilt metal frame and displayed on an ornate gilt metal easel decorated with ivy motifs. View V
Archive VI An oval watercolour portrait miniature depicting a gentleman set within a gilt metal frame and displayed on an ornate gilt metal easel decorated with ivy motifs. View VI
Archive VII An oval watercolour portrait miniature depicting a gentleman set within a gilt metal frame and displayed on an ornate gilt metal easel decorated with ivy motifs. View VII
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An oval watercolour portrait miniature depicting a gentleman set within a gilt metal frame and displayed on an ornate gilt metal easel decorated with ivy motifs.
Miniature Portrait on Gilt Metal Stand Earl of Thanet
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An oval watercolour portrait miniature depicting a gentleman set within a gilt metal frame and displayed on an ornate gilt metal easel decorated with ivy motifs.
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Portrait miniatures are small-scale, detailed likenesses painted primarily in watercolour on materials such as ivory, vellum, or paper. Popular from the sixteenth through the nineteenth centuries, they reached peak prominence in Europe during the Georgian and Regency eras as intimate tokens of affection and status.

The portrait itself was typically rendered using fine watercolours applied with thin brushes onto vellum, thick paper, or thin wafers of ivory. Frames and supporting desktop easels were frequently cast from gilt bronze, brass, or silver, often featuring hand-chased decorative motifs.

Authentic period miniatures exhibit fine, minute brushwork and natural age-related characteristics such as minor surface craquelure or mild fading. Frames from the era usually show irregular hand-finished metalwork, genuine patina or surface oxidisation, and traditional backing mechanisms rather than modern fasteners.

A portrait miniature on a decorative easel makes an excellent addition to a curated vignette on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or escritoire. Pairing small historical artworks alongside contemporary ceramics or framed modern prints creates balanced visual contrast.

To prevent fading and degradation, store or display the miniature away from direct sunlight and extreme fluctuations in temperature or humidity. Clean the surrounding metal frame or easel gently using a soft, dry cloth without applying liquid metal polishes or abrasive chemical agents.
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