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An Early Portrait Miniature Watercolour of a Gentleman in a Grey Wig and Brown Coat C.1830
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An Early Portrait Miniature Watercolour of a Gentleman in a Grey Wig and Brown Coat C.1830

19th century
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A portrait miniature in watercolour on card of a gentleman in a grey wig and brown coat over a frilled white shirt. The frame is black metal with an oval gilt slip. The frame might need a bit of sprucing up but in general the picture and frame are in good condition. The frame measures 16cm x 14cm and the actual picture is 8cm x 7cm.

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Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Portrait Miniature Painting to the 19th Century.

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A portrait miniature in watercolour on card of a gentleman in a grey wig and brown coat over a frilled white shirt. The frame is black metal with an oval gilt slip.
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The frame might need a bit of sprucing up but in general the picture and frame are in good condition.
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

The frame measures 16cm x 14cm and the actual picture is 8cm x 7cm.

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Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Portrait Miniature Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1239096
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An antique oval watercolour portrait miniature painting of a gentleman wearing a brown coat and wig, housed in a square ebonised frame with a gilt inner slip and hanging loop.
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Archive I An antique oval watercolour portrait miniature painting of a gentleman wearing a brown coat and wig, housed in a square ebonised frame with a gilt inner slip and hanging loop.

An Early Portrait Miniature Watercolour of a Gentleman in a Grey Wig and Brown Coat C.1830

Archive II An antique oval watercolour portrait miniature painting of a gentleman wearing a brown coat and wig, housed in a square ebonised frame with a gilt inner slip and hanging loop. View II
Archive III An antique oval watercolour portrait miniature painting of a gentleman wearing a brown coat and wig, housed in a square ebonised frame with a gilt inner slip and hanging loop. View III
Archive IV An antique oval watercolour portrait miniature painting of a gentleman wearing a brown coat and wig, housed in a square ebonised frame with a gilt inner slip and hanging loop. View IV
Archive V An antique oval watercolour portrait miniature painting of a gentleman wearing a brown coat and wig, housed in a square ebonised frame with a gilt inner slip and hanging loop. View V
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An antique oval watercolour portrait miniature painting of a gentleman wearing a brown coat and wig, housed in a square ebonised frame with a gilt inner slip and hanging loop.
An Early Portrait Miniature Watercolour of a Gentleman in a Grey Wig and Brown Coat c.1830
Ref: SA1239096
An antique oval watercolour portrait miniature painting of a gentleman wearing a brown coat and wig, housed in a square ebonised frame with a gilt inner slip and hanging loop.
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  • ObjectPortrait Miniature
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Glass, Watercolour, Paper, Metal Slip
  • ColourBlack, Brown, Gold
  • MotifsOval aperture, Ebonised square plaque, Gilt brass bezel, Hanging ring

An antique portrait miniature painting depicts a gentleman in a grey wig and brown coat over a frilled white shirt, rendered in watercolour on card. Housed within a square ebonised frame measuring 16cm x 14cm with an overall depth incorporating a hanging loop, the artwork features an oval aperture measuring 8cm x 7cm showing a blue sky backdrop, a gilt brass bezel with beaded decoration, and a contrasting metallic silver-toned slip. Visible details include surface wear and slight scuffs on the black painted plaque, golden tones on the inner circular moulding, and the dark fabric ribbon of the hanging loop positioned at the top. The piece belongs to the Georgian style of the nineteenth century and suits placement on a narrow wall space within a study, hallway, or gentleman's library interior today.

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Portrait miniatures originated during the Renaissance in Europe, blossoming in popularity throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries as portable keepsakes of loved ones. Typically rendered in watercolour, these detailed portraits were commissioned to mark engagements, family separations, or personal remembrances prior to the advent of photography.

Early portrait miniatures were painted using fine watercolour or gouache applied to vellum, paper, or thin sheets of ivory. Frames were frequently constructed from ebonised wood or papier-mache, featuring convex glass covers, brass bezels, and gilt slips to protect the delicate paint layers.

Authentic Georgian and Regency portrait miniatures display fine brushwork, period-appropriate hair or costume styles, and original framing elements such as ebonised square plaques or cast brass hanging rings. Examining the backing materials and paint application under magnification often reveals authentic historical techniques.

Portrait miniatures add historical character when displayed on a gallery wall alongside contemporary framed art or placed on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece. Hanging them in small clusters or resting them on miniature easels creates a curated aesthetic within both classic and modern spaces.

To preserve a watercolour portrait miniature, display it away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent fading and material warping. Clean the protective glass gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners that could seep behind the frame bezel.
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