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Charming Small Portrait Miniature of a Young Boy Late 18th Century
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Charming Small Portrait Miniature of a Young Boy Late 18th Century

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English School - late 18th century. A small portrait miniature of a young boy in a gilt frame with a chain at the top. The boy wears a brown jacket over a white shirt. It measures 3cm and is in good condition.

Ivory re: NADNTBC7

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

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English School - late 18th century. A small portrait miniature of a young boy in a gilt frame with a chain at the top. The boy wears a brown jacket over a white shirt. It measures 3cm and is in good condition.

Ivory re: NADNTBC7

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

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An oval late 18th-century portrait miniature depicting a young boy with light brown hair, set in a gold frame with a chain inside a velvet-lined leather presentation case.
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Archive I An oval late 18th-century portrait miniature depicting a young boy with light brown hair, set in a gold frame with a chain inside a velvet-lined leather presentation case.

Charming Small Portrait Miniature of a Young Boy Late 18th Century

Archive II An oval late 18th-century portrait miniature depicting a young boy with light brown hair, set in a gold frame with a chain inside a velvet-lined leather presentation case. View II
Archive III An oval late 18th-century portrait miniature depicting a young boy with light brown hair, set in a gold frame with a chain inside a velvet-lined leather presentation case. View III
Archive IV An oval late 18th-century portrait miniature depicting a young boy with light brown hair, set in a gold frame with a chain inside a velvet-lined leather presentation case. View IV
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An oval late 18th-century portrait miniature depicting a young boy with light brown hair, set in a gold frame with a chain inside a velvet-lined leather presentation case.
Charming Small Portrait Miniature of a Young Boy late 18th Century
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An oval late 18th-century portrait miniature depicting a young boy with light brown hair, set in a gold frame with a chain inside a velvet-lined leather presentation case.
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  • ObjectPortrait Miniatures
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWatercolour, Ivory, Gold, Leather, Silk Velvet
  • ColourBlue and Brown
  • MotifsOval frame, Suspension chain, Boy portrait, Fitted leather case

This late 18th-century Georgian portrait miniature depicts a young boy in a watercolour on ivory painting, set inside an oval gold frame with a suspension chain at the top. The subject wears a brown jacket over a white shirt, presented against a soft blue background. The miniature rests inside a fitted leather presentation case lined with cream-coloured silk inside the lid and vibrant blue velvet in the base. Measuring 3cm, this piece displays a textured brown exterior finish on the case and visible wear consistent with its age on the leather edges. Ideal for collectors of small historical objects, this miniature fits comfortably on a bookshelf, desk or within a cabinet display in a study or living room. It brings a touch of English Country House character to interior spaces when placed among books, small sculptures or other cabinet curiosities. The compact presentation allows for easy integration into existing displays of antique portraiture and personal accessories.

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A portrait miniature is a small, detailed painting, typically executed in watercolour on vellum, card, or ivory, popular from the 16th to the mid-19th century. These pieces were carried as personal mementos, worn as jewellery, or preserved in fitted leather cases.

During the late 18th century, artists commonly painted with watercolour on thin sheets of ivory, using fine sable brushes. The finished portraits were set into gold, pinchbeck, or copper frames, often housed inside velvet-lined leather presentation cases.

Authentic late 18th-century miniatures exhibit delicate brushwork, particularly in the rendering of hair and costume details, alongside natural luminosity from the ivory substrate. Period-appropriate framing, suspension chain attachments, and aged leather cases confirm authenticity.

Small portrait miniatures can be displayed inside glazed cabinets, arranged on a mantelpiece alongside period glassware, or placed within a styled bookshelf vignette. Positioning them in display boxes protects the surface while highlighting the fine craft.

Keep portrait miniatures away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent pigment fading or cracking of the ivory support. Store or display them in climate-controlled conditions and avoid opening sealed frame glass.
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