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Miniature Victorian Portrait Painting Oval Watercolour & Pastel X2 Paintings!
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Miniature Victorian Portrait Painting Oval Watercolour & Pastel X2 Paintings!

19th century
For Sale by Artsonline
Description

Miniature Victorian Portrait Painting Oval Watercolour & Pastel x2 Paintings!

Brief Description:

This is a very fine quality, original, 19th-century Oval Miniature Watercolour and Pastel Portrait Painting on paper, depicting an attractive Victorian lady who is wearing a pretty, floral-patterned dress with a gold chain around her neck.

It is an utterly charming piece, and the attention to detail is phenomenal.

It is interesting to note that it comes with another coastal-themed miniature watercolour painting that is attached to the reverse!

It is impossible to know if the second painting is by the same artist's hand who painted the first, but it probably is, as the extremely fine quality is evident throughout both artworks.

Mounted within the original ebonised and glazed 19th-century frame.

It is a superb piece which will make a great addition to any collection.

Attributes:

Watercolour and Pastel Painting on paper

Circa: 1890/1900 - Victorian

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall excellent original condition commensurate with age.

There are a few tiny areas of gesso moulding missing from the frame - see images.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 6.7'' | 17 cm

Width: 5.4'' | 13.7 cm

Depth: 0.7'' | 1.7 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

*A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

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Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
13.7cm (5.39")
Depth
1.7cm (0.67")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Victorian Miniature Portrait Painting to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216471
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Description
Miniature Victorian Portrait Painting Oval Watercolour & Pastel x2 Paintings!

Brief Description:

This is a very fine quality, original, 19th-century Oval Miniature Watercolour and Pastel Portrait Painting on paper, depicting an attractive Victorian lady who is wearing a pretty, floral-patterned dress with a gold chain around her neck.

fig 1. An oval portrait painting of a woman in a dark dress depicted in pastel and watercolour within an ebonised wooden frame.
fig 1. Miniature Victorian Portrait Painting Oval Watercolour & Pastel X2 Paintings!

It is an utterly charming piece, and the attention to detail is phenomenal.

“
It is interesting to note that it comes with another coastal-themed miniature watercolour painting that is attached to the reverse!.
Artsonline
fig 2. An oval portrait painting of a woman in a dark dress depicted in pastel and watercolour within an ebonised wooden frame.
fig 2. Miniature Victorian Portrait Painting Oval Watercolour & Pastel X2 Paintings!

It is impossible to know if the second painting is by the same artist's hand who painted the first, but it probably is, as the extremely fine quality is evident throughout both artworks.

Mounted within the original ebonised and glazed 19th-century frame.

fig 3. An oval portrait painting of a woman in a dark dress depicted in pastel and watercolour within an ebonised wooden frame.
fig 3. Miniature Victorian Portrait Painting Oval Watercolour & Pastel X2 Paintings!

It is a superb piece which will make a great addition to any collection.

Attributes:

Watercolour and Pastel Painting on paper

Circa: 1890/1900 - Victorian

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall excellent original condition commensurate with age.

fig 4. An oval portrait painting of a woman in a dark dress depicted in pastel and watercolour within an ebonised wooden frame.
fig 4. Miniature Victorian Portrait Painting Oval Watercolour & Pastel X2 Paintings!

There are a few tiny areas of gesso moulding missing from the frame - see images.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 6.7'' | 17 cm

Width: 5.4'' | 13.7 cm

Depth: 0.7'' | 1.7 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

fig 5. An oval portrait painting of a woman in a dark dress depicted in pastel and watercolour within an ebonised wooden frame.
fig 5. Miniature Victorian Portrait Painting Oval Watercolour & Pastel X2 Paintings!

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 6. An oval portrait painting of a woman in a dark dress depicted in pastel and watercolour within an ebonised wooden frame.
fig 6. Miniature Victorian Portrait Painting Oval Watercolour & Pastel X2 Paintings!

Great care and time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

fig 7. An oval portrait painting of a woman in a dark dress depicted in pastel and watercolour within an ebonised wooden frame.
fig 7. Miniature Victorian Portrait Painting Oval Watercolour & Pastel X2 Paintings!

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 8. An oval portrait painting of a woman in a dark dress depicted in pastel and watercolour within an ebonised wooden frame.
fig 8. Miniature Victorian Portrait Painting Oval Watercolour & Pastel X2 Paintings!

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay Securely - Telephone orders are welcome

Image result for payments accepted logos

Secure-Payment-VPADeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-004886-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
13.7cm (5.39")
Depth
1.7cm (0.67")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Victorian Miniature Portrait Painting to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216471
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  • ObjectMiniature Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Glass, Watercolour, Pastel, Paper
  • ColourBlack, Cream
  • MotifsOval ebonised frame, Brass inner bezel, Half-length portraiture
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 13.7 cm (5 in) x D 1.7 cm (1 in)

This Victorian miniature portrait painting is executed in watercolour and pastel on paper, dating from the late 19th century. The artwork depicts a half-length portrait of a woman in a black, floral-patterned dress with a gold-coloured chain necklace, rendered in tones of cream and black. The piece is mounted inside an oval ebonised wooden frame with a brass inner bezel and a glazed front, showing minor losses to the gesso moulding. A second coastal-themed miniature watercolour painting is attached to the reverse of the work. The framed miniature measures 17 cm high, 13.7 cm wide, and 1.7 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this small painting hangs effectively on narrow wall spaces, alcoves, or gallery arrangements where compact antique artworks add historical character. The Victorian and Gothic design style suits traditional studies, living rooms, or hallways, combining easily with period decor. Domestic placement is straightforward using standard wall-mounting fixings suited for small frames, providing a focal point for intimate spaces and portrait collections.

FAQs

Portrait miniatures are small, highly detailed likenesses produced from the 16th through the 19th centuries, often created as personal tokens or keepsakes before the widespread adoption of photography.

Miniature paintings were typically rendered in watercolour, gouache, or pastel on media such as paper, card, vellum, or ivory, housed within oval or rectangular wooden, ebonised, or metal frames under glass.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate frame construction, aged metal or wood patina, natural pigment layering, and hand-rendered strokes rather than modern mechanical halftone printing dots.

Small framed miniatures can be styled as part of a curated gallery wall, hung in a narrow wall space, or placed on a bookshelf alongside decorative items and books.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight to prevent light damage, maintain stable humidity levels to avoid warping, and ensure the glass protective seal remains intact.
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