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Beautiful Vintage Miniature Oil Portrait Painting of an Elegant Victorian Lady
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Beautiful Vintage Miniature Oil Portrait Painting of an Elegant Victorian Lady

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Artsonline
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Beautiful Vintage Miniature Oil Portrait Painting of an Elegant Victorian Lady

Brief Description:

This is a beautiful original mid-20th-century miniature Oil on Panel Portrait Painting, depicting an elegant young lady dressed in fashionable 19th-century Victorian-style attire.

This delightful composition portrays a graceful young woman with finely painted facial features, rosy cheeks and dark hair, beautifully arranged with delicate rose-coloured ribbons.

She is dressed in a magnificent turquoise-green gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline, complemented by an elegant black lace-trimmed shawl and long, delicate gloves.

The young lady holds a slender folding fan close to her face, whilst her other hand rests gracefully upon a small cream-coloured accessory.

The figure is beautifully presented against a softly atmospheric landscape, with distant greenery and an attractive warm-toned sky.

The painting is housed within a superb, substantial gilt-and-silver-toned moulded frame, featuring decorative inner ornamentation and an attractive aged patina.

Please note: We also have a beautiful companion miniature portrait painting available separately, depicting another elegant young lady in a green bodice and rose-coloured skirt.

The two paintings share the same style of presentation and matching decorative frames, making them particularly appealing as a complementary pair.

They are available to purchase individually.

Attributes:

English

Oil on Panel Painting

Circa 1950s

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall superb original condition.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 6'' | 15.2 cm

Width: 5'' | 12.7 cm

Depth: 1'' | 2.5 cm

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*A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

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We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Victorian Miniature Oil Portrait to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239529
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Description
Beautiful Vintage Miniature Oil Portrait Painting of an Elegant Victorian Lady

Brief Description:

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This is a beautiful original mid-20th-century miniature Oil on Panel Portrait Painting, depicting an elegant young lady dressed in fashionable 19th-century Victorian-style attire.
Artsonline
fig 1. A framed 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a seated woman in a teal dress and dark shawl holding a fan.
fig 1. Beautiful Vintage Miniature Oil Portrait Painting of an Elegant Victorian Lady

This delightful composition portrays a graceful young woman with finely painted facial features, rosy cheeks and dark hair, beautifully arranged with delicate rose-coloured ribbons.

She is dressed in a magnificent turquoise-green gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline, complemented by an elegant black lace-trimmed shawl and long, delicate gloves.

fig 2. A framed 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a seated woman in a teal dress and dark shawl holding a fan.
fig 2. Beautiful Vintage Miniature Oil Portrait Painting of an Elegant Victorian Lady

The young lady holds a slender folding fan close to her face, whilst her other hand rests gracefully upon a small cream-coloured accessory.

The figure is beautifully presented against a softly atmospheric landscape, with distant greenery and an attractive warm-toned sky.

fig 3. A framed 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a seated woman in a teal dress and dark shawl holding a fan.
fig 3. Beautiful Vintage Miniature Oil Portrait Painting of an Elegant Victorian Lady

The painting is housed within a superb, substantial gilt-and-silver-toned moulded frame, featuring decorative inner ornamentation and an attractive aged patina.

Please note: We also have a beautiful companion miniature portrait painting available separately, depicting another elegant young lady in a green bodice and rose-coloured skirt.

fig 4. A framed 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a seated woman in a teal dress and dark shawl holding a fan.
fig 4. Beautiful Vintage Miniature Oil Portrait Painting of an Elegant Victorian Lady

The two paintings share the same style of presentation and matching decorative frames, making them particularly appealing as a complementary pair.

They are available to purchase individually.

Attributes:

fig 5. A framed 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a seated woman in a teal dress and dark shawl holding a fan.
fig 5. Beautiful Vintage Miniature Oil Portrait Painting of an Elegant Victorian Lady

English

Oil on Panel Painting

Circa 1950s

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall superb original condition.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 6'' | 15.2 cm

Width: 5'' | 12.7 cm

fig 6. A framed 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a seated woman in a teal dress and dark shawl holding a fan.
fig 6. Beautiful Vintage Miniature Oil Portrait Painting of an Elegant Victorian Lady

Depth: 1'' | 2.5 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 7. A framed 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a seated woman in a teal dress and dark shawl holding a fan.
fig 7. Beautiful Vintage Miniature Oil Portrait Painting of an Elegant Victorian Lady

We take great care and time to ensure the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay securely - Telephone orders are welcome

Image result for payments accepted logos

Secure-Payment-VPADeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-003786-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card

Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Victorian Miniature Oil Portrait to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239529
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A framed 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a seated woman in a teal dress and dark shawl holding a fan.
Beautiful Vintage Miniature Oil Portrait Painting of an Elegant Victorian Lady
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  • ObjectMiniature Portraits
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil on Panel, Giltwood
  • ColourGold and Teal
  • MotifsGilt moulding, Egg and dart border, Lady holding a fan, Off-shoulder gown
  • SizeH 15.2 cm (6 in) x W 12.7 cm (5 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This 1950 miniature oil on panel portrait painting depicts an elegant young lady in Victorian style, wearing a turquoise-green gown, black lace-trimmed shawl, and rose-coloured ribbons in her dark hair. The composition shows the subject holding a slender folding fan against an atmospheric landscape background with a warm-toned sky and distant greenery. The piece is housed in a substantial gilt-and-silver-toned moulded frame with decorative inner egg-and-dart ornamentation and a visible aged patina showing minor surface wear. The framed work measures 15.2 cm high, 12.7 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep. Suitable for display in a domestic setting, the miniature fits neatly onto a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece, or within a gallery wall arrangement in a living room, study, or hallway. The rich gold, teal, and dark tones of the painting and frame complement traditional and English country house interior schemes. It can stand alone as a decorative accent or pair with a companion portrait.

A portrait miniature is a small, detailed painting historically rendered on panel, ivory, or card, designed to capture an intimate likeness of a person before photography became widely accessible.

Artists typically painted in oil or watercolour on small wooden panels, copper, or ivory plates, housed within carved giltwood or composition moulding frames.

Authentic period portraits show natural craquelure across the painted surface, age-appropriate oxidisation on the frame gilding, and fine hand-brushwork under magnification.

Display small portraits grouped together on a gallery wall, lean a single framed piece on a bookshelf, or set it on a console table alongside modern accents.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity, dusting the frame gently with a dry soft-bristled brush without applying water or chemical cleaners.
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