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A Victorian Miniature of the Madonna Circa 1880
Frank Craig Antiques
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A Victorian Miniature of the Madonna Circa 1880

19th century
Description

A most decorative Victorian miniature, after Sassoferrato painted on porcelain, contained in a carved Florentine gilt frame. The original being in the National Gallery.

The miniature is in amazingly good condition being a survivor of over 100 years with no cracks, chips, or abrasions due to over cleaning. For further decorative items, press the view dealers stock button on the left of this page.

Or for a more extensive inventory, you’re welcome to visit our website.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1230496
Dealers Internal Reference
1784
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Description
A most decorative Victorian miniature, after Sassoferrato painted on porcelain, contained in a carved Florentine gilt frame. The original being in the National Gallery.
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The miniature is in amazingly good condition being a survivor of over 100 years with no cracks, chips, or abrasions due to over cleaning.
Frank Craig Antiques

For further decorative items, press the view dealers stock button on the left of this page.

Or for a more extensive inventory, you’re welcome to visit our website.

www.frankcraigantiques.com

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230496
Dealers Internal Ref
1784
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 small Victorian oval miniature portrait of the Madonna in a blue veil, set within a gilt metal scrollwork frame.
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Archive I A small Victorian oval miniature portrait of the Madonna in a blue veil, set within a gilt metal scrollwork frame.

A Victorian Miniature of the Madonna Circa 1880

Archive II A small Victorian oval miniature portrait of the Madonna in a blue veil, set within a gilt metal scrollwork frame. View II
Archive III A small Victorian oval miniature portrait of the Madonna in a blue veil, set within a gilt metal scrollwork frame. View III
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Frank Craig Antiques

Frank Craig Antiques
Telephone 07774 888 724 or 01803 911 878
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Torquay
Devon
United Kingdom
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Frank Craig Antiques
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A small Victorian oval miniature portrait of the Madonna in a blue veil, set within a gilt metal scrollwork frame.
A Victorian miniature of the Madonna circa 1880
Ref: SA1230496
A small Victorian oval miniature portrait of the Madonna in a blue veil, set within a gilt metal scrollwork frame.
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FAQs

Victorian religious miniature portraits are small-scale devotional artworks produced during the nineteenth century, featuring icons such as the Madonna or saints painted onto enamel, porcelain, or ivory, and encased in cast metal mountings.

These pieces typically feature finely detailed enamel or painted porcelain plaques set into cast brass, bronze, or gilt metal frames featuring scrollwork or architectural cresting.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-painted detail under magnification, subtle wear to the gilt finish, period-appropriate backing construction, and small irregularities consistent with historical metal casting.

A small framed miniature works well when integrated into a gallery wall display, styled on a bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes, or placed on a mantlepiece vignette.

Dust gently with a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasives that can strip gilt finishes or damage painted enamel surfaces.
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