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A Portrait Miniature Signed on the Reverse 'Christian Frederick Zinkche' Dated 1716
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A Portrait Miniature Signed on the Reverse 'Christian Frederick Zinkche' Dated 1716

18th century
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A fine portrait miniature of a gentleman in a blue silk coat, white stock and wearing a brown wig. The portrait is painted on enamel on copper and has a gilt oval frame.

It measures 4.1 cm. It is in good condition. Please excuse light reflections.

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Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Enamel Portrait Miniature to the 18th Century.

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Description
A fine portrait miniature of a gentleman in a blue silk coat, white stock and wearing a brown wig. The portrait is painted on enamel on copper and has a gilt oval frame.

It measures 4.1 cm. It is in good condition. Please excuse light reflections.

Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Enamel Portrait Miniature to the 18th Century.

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SA1237645
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An oval Georgian portrait miniature set in a gold-tone metal frame depicting a gentleman with a long dark wig, white cravat, and blue coat.
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Archive I An oval Georgian portrait miniature set in a gold-tone metal frame depicting a gentleman with a long dark wig, white cravat, and blue coat.

A Portrait Miniature Signed on the Reverse 'Christian Frederick Zinkche' Dated 1716

Archive II An oval Georgian portrait miniature set in a gold-tone metal frame depicting a gentleman with a long dark wig, white cravat, and blue coat. View II
Archive III An oval Georgian portrait miniature set in a gold-tone metal frame depicting a gentleman with a long dark wig, white cravat, and blue coat. View III
Archive IV An oval Georgian portrait miniature set in a gold-tone metal frame depicting a gentleman with a long dark wig, white cravat, and blue coat. View IV
Archive V An oval Georgian portrait miniature set in a gold-tone metal frame depicting a gentleman with a long dark wig, white cravat, and blue coat. View V
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Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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An oval Georgian portrait miniature set in a gold-tone metal frame depicting a gentleman with a long dark wig, white cravat, and blue coat.
A Portrait Miniature Signed on the Reverse 'Christian Frederick Zinkche' Dated 1716
Ref: SA1237645
An oval Georgian portrait miniature set in a gold-tone metal frame depicting a gentleman with a long dark wig, white cravat, and blue coat.
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  • ObjectPortrait Miniature
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialEnamel, Gold, Copper
  • ColourBlue and Gold
  • MotifsOval frame, Suspension ring, Gentleman portrait, Cravat and wig

This Georgian portrait miniature depicts a gentleman wearing a long brown wig, a white cravat, and a blue coat. The artwork is painted in enamel on copper, set inside a gilt oval frame with a suspension ring mounted at the top. The image shows visible blue and white tones in the costume alongside dark hair and background shades, captured within a polished gold-tone metal surround. Measuring 4.1 cm, the miniature works well displayed on a narrow wall space in a gentleman's library. It brings an authentic eighteenth-century accent to an interior scheme when hung individually or grouped within a curated collection of small-scale art.

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Early 18th-century portrait miniatures were small, highly detailed likenesses executed in enamel or watercolour on vellum, ivory, or metal plates. Popularised during the Georgian era, these portable artworks allowed individuals to carry personal likenesses of family members or prominent public figures.

Enamel portrait miniatures were produced by fusing powdered glass to a metal backing, typically copper or gold, using high firing temperatures. These works were housed inside protective metal frames, often fitted with a top loop for hanging or wearing as jewellery.

Authentic early 18th-century portrait miniatures display period-accurate artistic techniques, fashion details such as full wigs and cravats, and contemporary clothing styles. Reverse inscriptions, signatures, and hand-crafted metal mountings also help confirm historical origin.

An antique portrait miniature can be integrated into a contemporary home by displaying it within a curated gallery wall or on a small tabletop easel. Grouping several small framed works together on a console table or bookshelf adds historical depth to a space.

Enamel portrait miniatures should be kept away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high moisture levels to protect the enamel surface and metal housing. Cleaning should consist solely of gentle dusting with a soft, dry lint-free cloth without chemical solvents.
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