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Miniature Antique Portrait of a Prince C. 1840 Hand-coloured Mezzotint (1of2)
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Miniature Antique Portrait of a Prince C. 1840 Hand-coloured Mezzotint (1of2)

19th century
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Miniature Antique Portrait of a Prince c. 1840 Hand-Coloured Mezzotint (1of2)

Brief Description:

This is a very fine quality, original, early 19th-century hand-coloured Mezzotint Oval Miniature Portrait depicting Prince Leopold of Belgium dressed in his full military attire.

Note: This is one of a matching pair of historical portraits that we are selling individually - please see our other listings.

The piece dates to circa 1840-1850, after the original by George Dawe, RA, British (1781-1829).

The piece is mounted within the original oval giltwood and glazed frame.

There is a very old label attached verso with some inscription that is hard to make out.

Attributes:

Hand-coloured Mezzotint

British School

Circa: 1840s

Condition:

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

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 12.2'' | 30.9 cm

Width: 11.2'' | 28.4 cm.

Depth: 0.6'' | 1.5 cm

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

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Physical Dimensions
Height
30.9cm (12.17")
Width
28.4cm (11.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Antique Portrait Miniature Print to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222145
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Description
Miniature Antique Portrait of a Prince c. 1840 Hand-Coloured Mezzotint (1of2)

Brief Description:

“
This is a very fine quality, original, early 19th-century hand-coloured Mezzotint Oval Miniature Portrait depicting Prince Leopold of Belgium dressed in his full military attire.
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fig 1. A circular gilt-framed miniature portrait print depicting a man in a red military uniform with medals and a blue sash.
fig 1. Miniature Antique Portrait of a Prince C. 1840 Hand-coloured Mezzotint (1of2)

Note: This is one of a matching pair of historical portraits that we are selling individually - please see our other listings.

The piece dates to circa 1840-1850, after the original by George Dawe, RA, British (1781-1829).

fig 2. A circular gilt-framed miniature portrait print depicting a man in a red military uniform with medals and a blue sash.
fig 2. Miniature Antique Portrait of a Prince C. 1840 Hand-coloured Mezzotint (1of2)

The piece is mounted within the original oval giltwood and glazed frame.

There is a very old label attached verso with some inscription that is hard to make out.

Attributes:

Hand-coloured Mezzotint

British School

fig 3. A circular gilt-framed miniature portrait print depicting a man in a red military uniform with medals and a blue sash.
fig 3. Miniature Antique Portrait of a Prince C. 1840 Hand-coloured Mezzotint (1of2)

Circa: 1840s

Condition:

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

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 12.2'' | 30.9 cm

Width: 11.2'' | 28.4 cm.

fig 4. A circular gilt-framed miniature portrait print depicting a man in a red military uniform with medals and a blue sash.
fig 4. Miniature Antique Portrait of a Prince C. 1840 Hand-coloured Mezzotint (1of2)

Depth: 0.6'' | 1.5 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

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 5. A circular gilt-framed miniature portrait print depicting a man in a red military uniform with medals and a blue sash.
fig 5. Miniature Antique Portrait of a Prince C. 1840 Hand-coloured Mezzotint (1of2)

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 6. A circular gilt-framed miniature portrait print depicting a man in a red military uniform with medals and a blue sash.
fig 6. Miniature Antique Portrait of a Prince C. 1840 Hand-coloured Mezzotint (1of2)

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.

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.

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Height
30.9cm (12.17")
Width
28.4cm (11.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Antique Portrait Miniature Print to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222145
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A circular gilt-framed miniature portrait print depicting a man in a red military uniform with medals and a blue sash.
Miniature Antique Portrait of a Prince c. 1840 Hand-Coloured Mezzotint (1of2)
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A circular gilt-framed miniature portrait print depicting a man in a red military uniform with medals and a blue sash.
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FAQs

A hand-coloured mezzotint portrait miniature is a small-scale print created using the tonal mezzotint engraving process, which is subsequently enhanced by applying watercolour or gouache by hand to capture fine details such as skin tones and uniform regalia.

Nineteenth-century miniature artworks and prints were generally executed on high-quality paper, vellum, or ivory, then set under glass within frames crafted from gesso, wood, or brass, often finished with gold leaf gilding.

Authentic period prints typically display visible plate impression marks or fine engraving lines beneath hand-applied paint, natural age-related paper toning or foxing, and era-appropriate framing techniques such as closed-back timber panels.

Miniature portraits function effectively when curated as part of a dense gallery wall, styled upright on a bookshelf, or positioned on a narrow wall space alongside complementary antique objects.

To preserve antique works on paper, display them away from direct sunlight and humid environments, ensure archival acid-free mounts are used, and clean the glass face gently with a dry microfibre cloth.
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