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Set of Three Italian Paintings
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Set of Three Italian Paintings

19th century
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Three Italian oil paintings by the Florentine company of Paoletti and Ferretti of famous artists, Raphael and Michelngelo. The company was famous for the fine quality copies of paintings in the mid 19th century. They are painted on card and have the original carved and gilded wooden oval frames.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
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David Robinson Antiques has dated these Italian School Portrait Miniatures to the 1850s.

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SA1240480
Description
Three Italian oil paintings by the Florentine company of Paoletti and Ferretti of famous artists, Raphael and Michelngelo. The company was famous for the fine quality copies of paintings in the mid 19th century. They are painted on card and have the original carved and gilded wooden oval frames.
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated these Italian School Portrait Miniatures to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240480
David Robinson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2023
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Set of three oval portrait paintings featuring Renaissance men housed within ornate carved giltwood frames.
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Archive I Set of three oval portrait paintings featuring Renaissance men housed within ornate carved giltwood frames.

Set of Three Italian Paintings

Archive II Set of three oval portrait paintings featuring Renaissance men housed within ornate carved giltwood frames. View II
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Archive IV Set of three oval portrait paintings featuring Renaissance men housed within ornate carved giltwood frames. View IV
Archive V Set of three oval portrait paintings featuring Renaissance men housed within ornate carved giltwood frames. View V
Archive VI Set of three oval portrait paintings featuring Renaissance men housed within ornate carved giltwood frames. View VI
Archive VII Set of three oval portrait paintings featuring Renaissance men housed within ornate carved giltwood frames. View VII
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Set of three oval portrait paintings featuring Renaissance men housed within ornate carved giltwood frames.
Set of three Italian paintings
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Set of three oval portrait paintings featuring Renaissance men housed within ornate carved giltwood frames.
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  • ObjectPortrait Miniatures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleItalian Renaissance Style
  • MaterialOil on Board, Giltwood
  • ColourGold and Brown
  • MotifsOval frames, beaded moulding, Renaissance portraiture, egg and dart border
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 26.5 cm (10 in)

This set of three Italian portrait miniatures dates to 1850 in the Italian Renaissance style, created by the Florentine company of Paoletti and Ferretti. The ensemble depicts famous artists including Raphael and Michelangelo, rendered in oil on board with dark brown and muted tones. Each artwork is housed in its original oval giltwood frame, finished with rich gold gilding and detailed carved borders featuring beaded moulding and egg-and-dart patterns. The visible details include textured brushwork, aged patination on the timber frames, and distinct male portrait subjects in historical attire. Measuring 31 cm high by 26.5 cm wide per piece, these decorative works suit display on a narrow wall space within a gentleman's library or study. Positioning this trio together on a compact section of wall brings classic character to traditional interiors. The arrangement works effectively above a reading desk, beside a doorway, or integrated into a salon hang among other historical pictures. The warm gold tones of the frames complement wood-panelled rooms, leather armchairs, and traditional book-lined spaces, adding historic depth and visual interest without overwhelming surrounding decor.

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Portrait miniatures created in the Italian Renaissance style, often collected by European travellers during the 18th and 19th-century Grand Tour, featured classical figures, prominent artists, or scholars rendered in small, detailed formats.

Historical portrait miniatures were typically painted in oil or watercolour onto wooden panels, canvas, or vellum, before being encased in carved giltwood, plaster, or metal frames.

Authentic examples feature detailed brushwork visible under magnification, age-related craquelure across the paint surface, hand-finished framing materials, and signs of historical oxidisation on frame backs.

Group small framed miniatures together to form a gallery wall above furniture, or display them individually in narrow wall spaces, bookshelves, or alcoves to introduce historical accents.

Keep miniatures away from direct sunlight and humid environments, dusting frames gently with a soft dry brush and avoiding liquid cleaners on gilded or painted surfaces.
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