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19th Century Miniature Contained in a Gilt Frame Circa 1880
Frank Craig Antiques
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19th Century Miniature Contained in a Gilt Frame Circa 1880

19th century
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A most decorative miniature painted on porcelain of Queen Louise of Prussia contained in a hand carved Florentine gilt frame

The condition is excellent having no chips, cracks or abrasions due to over cleaning

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Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Portrait Miniature to the Victorian era.

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SA1230495
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1782
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Description
A most decorative miniature painted on porcelain of Queen Louise of Prussia contained in a hand carved Florentine gilt frame

The condition is excellent having no chips, cracks or abrasions due to over cleaning

For other decorative items, you can view our dealers stock by pressing the button on the left

Or for a more extensive inventory visit our website

www.frankcraigantiques.com

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Portrait Miniature to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230495
Dealers Internal Ref
1782
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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A late 19th-century oval miniature portrait of a woman set within an elaborate gilt metal frame featuring acanthus scrollwork and pierced details.
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Archive I A late 19th-century oval miniature portrait of a woman set within an elaborate gilt metal frame featuring acanthus scrollwork and pierced details.

19th Century Miniature Contained in a Gilt Frame Circa 1880

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A late 19th-century oval miniature portrait of a woman set within an elaborate gilt metal frame featuring acanthus scrollwork and pierced details.
19th century miniature contained in a gilt frame circa 1880
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A late 19th-century oval miniature portrait of a woman set within an elaborate gilt metal frame featuring acanthus scrollwork and pierced details.
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A portrait miniature is a small, detailed painting executed on materials such as porcelain, ivory, or copper, originating in the 16th century and remaining popular through the 19th century as a portable keepsake.

Victorian miniature frames were frequently made from gilt bronze, cast brass, or carved wood finished with gold leaf, often featuring elaborate rococo scrollwork and pierced motifs.

Authentic pieces generally display fine hand-painted brushwork visible under magnification, age-related oxidisation or patina on the metal casing, and period-appropriate mounting techniques.

These decorative objects work well styled on a mantelpiece, arranged on a bookshelf alongside antique volumes, or grouped together as part of a gallery wall feature.

Dust the frame gently using a soft, dry brush, and keep the object away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent damage to the gilt finish and underlying artwork.
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