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5 Painted Miniature Portraits. Painted on Paper/card.
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5 Painted Miniature Portraits. Painted on Paper/card.

19th century
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5 painted miniature portraits.

Painted on paper/card.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Miniature Collection to the 19th Century.

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5 painted miniature portraits.

Painted on paper/card.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Miniature Collection to the 19th Century.

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SA1237539
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A set of five 19th-century antique portrait miniatures painted on papercard, displayed in dark ebonised frames with brass bezel rims.
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Archive I A set of five 19th-century antique portrait miniatures painted on papercard, displayed in dark ebonised frames with brass bezel rims.

5 Painted Miniature Portraits. Painted on Paper/card.

Archive II A set of five 19th-century antique portrait miniatures painted on papercard, displayed in dark ebonised frames with brass bezel rims. View II
Archive III A set of five 19th-century antique portrait miniatures painted on papercard, displayed in dark ebonised frames with brass bezel rims. View III
Archive IV A set of five 19th-century antique portrait miniatures painted on papercard, displayed in dark ebonised frames with brass bezel rims. View IV
Archive V A set of five 19th-century antique portrait miniatures painted on papercard, displayed in dark ebonised frames with brass bezel rims. View V
Archive VI A set of five 19th-century antique portrait miniatures painted on papercard, displayed in dark ebonised frames with brass bezel rims. View VI
Archive VII A set of five 19th-century antique portrait miniatures painted on papercard, displayed in dark ebonised frames with brass bezel rims. View VII
Archive VIII A set of five 19th-century antique portrait miniatures painted on papercard, displayed in dark ebonised frames with brass bezel rims. View VIII
Archive IX A set of five 19th-century antique portrait miniatures painted on papercard, displayed in dark ebonised frames with brass bezel rims. View IX
Archive X A set of five 19th-century antique portrait miniatures painted on papercard, displayed in dark ebonised frames with brass bezel rims. View X
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2012
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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A set of five 19th-century antique portrait miniatures painted on papercard, displayed in dark ebonised frames with brass bezel rims.
5 painted miniature portraits. Painted on paper/card.
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A set of five 19th-century antique portrait miniatures painted on papercard, displayed in dark ebonised frames with brass bezel rims.
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  • ObjectPortrait Miniatures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Brass, Glass, Papercard
  • ColourBlack & Gold
  • MotifsBrass bezel, Ebonised frame, Foliate hanger, Oval aperture

This set of five 19th-century portrait miniatures comprises five individual works painted on paper and card, presented in dark ebonised wooden frames with brass bezel rims. The collection features a mix of rectangular and circular frames, some incorporating reeded or stepped surrounds and decorative foliate hanging hardware at the top. The miniature paintings depict distinct individual subjects, including gentlemen in dark coats and ladies in period attire, rendered in fine detail behind protective glass covers. The black finish of the frames contrasts with the warm gold-toned brass elements and the muted tones of the painted portraits. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library or study, these pieces work particularly well when arranged together on a narrow wall space to create a gallery effect. Their compact scale allows for versatile placement in alcoves, beside bookshelves, or along hallways where larger artworks might overwhelm the surroundings. The varied frame profiles and portrait compositions offer visual interest while maintaining a cohesive period aesthetic across the grouping.

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Portrait miniatures originated during the Renaissance in the 16th century, reaching peak popularity during the Georgian and Regency eras as intimate personal keepsakes painted on vellum, papercard, or ivory.

Miniatures were typically executed using watercolour or gouache on papercard, vellum, or thin ivory plates, secured behind glass within brass bezels and mounted inside ebonised wooden or papier-mache frames.

Authentic period miniatures feature minute hand-painted brushwork visible under magnification, period-appropriate clothing and hairstyles, historic glass coverings, and original ebonised or brass fittings.

Grouping multiple small portrait miniatures together on a gallery wall or displaying them within a shallow alcove adds historical texture and visual interest to contemporary room settings.

Keep portrait miniatures out of direct sunlight and high-humidity areas to prevent fading or warping of the papercard support, and dust the frames gently using a dry, soft cloth.
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