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Signed Miniature Portrait by Horace Hone, 1790
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Signed Miniature Portrait by Horace Hone, 1790

18th century
Sold 5 January 2026 · Wigs on the Green
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In the year that President George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address and the Scottish Philosopher Adam Smith died, this bashful young lady sat for her portrait to the Anglo-Irish artist Horace Hone. Wearing a classic white dress with a frilled neckline and a neckerchief fill-in, her natural curls fall over her shoulders and are decorated with a blue ribbon bandeau.

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The portrait is signed and dated on the obverse HH / 1790. It is presented in the original gold frame that is enclosed on the reverse.

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Horace Hone (1754/56-1825) was taught how to paint by his father, Nathaniel, before attending the Royal Academy Schools. In 1782 he settled in Dublin where he managed a fashionable studio. His career was boosted in 1795 when he was appointed Miniature Painter to the Prince of Wales (later George IV). In later years he returned to live in London but by then was suffering from poor mental health.

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Framed Size: 89 x 68mm

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International Shipping: £20

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Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Georgian Miniature Portrait to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA756755
Dealers Internal Reference
5874
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In the year that President George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address and the Scottish Philosopher Adam Smith died, this bashful young lady sat for her portrait to the Anglo-Irish artist Horace Hone.
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Wearing a classic white dress with a frilled neckline and a neckerchief fill-in, her natural curls fall over her shoulders and are decorated with a blue ribbon bandeau.
Wigs on the Green
fig 1. An oval Georgian miniature portrait depicting a woman with dark curly hair in an upright metal frame.
fig 1. Signed Miniature Portrait by Horace Hone, 1790

The portrait is signed and dated on the obverse HH / 1790. It is presented in the original gold frame that is enclosed on the reverse.

Horace Hone (1754/56-1825) was taught how to paint by his father, Nathaniel, before attending the Royal Academy Schools. In 1782 he settled in Dublin where he managed a fashionable studio. His career was boosted in 1795 when he was appointed Miniature Painter to the Prince of Wales (later George IV). In later years he returned to live in London but by then was suffering from poor mental health.

Framed Size: 89 x 68mm

International Shipping: £20

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Georgian Miniature Portrait to the 18th Century.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA756755
Dealers Internal Ref
5874
Wigs on the Green
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Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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Archive I An oval Georgian miniature portrait depicting a woman with dark curly hair in an upright metal frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Signed Miniature Portrait by Horace Hone, 1790

Archive II An oval Georgian miniature portrait depicting a woman with dark curly hair in an upright metal frame. View II
Archive III An oval Georgian miniature portrait depicting a woman with dark curly hair in an upright metal frame. View III
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An oval Georgian miniature portrait depicting a woman with dark curly hair in an upright metal frame.
Signed Miniature Portrait by Horace Hone, 1790
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An oval Georgian miniature portrait depicting a woman with dark curly hair in an upright metal frame.
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  • ObjectMiniature Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialIvory, Watercolour, Metal, Glass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsOval format, Hand-painted subject, Housed in metal frame, Artist signature
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 7 cm (3 in)

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A Georgian miniature portrait is a small-scale painting, typically executed in watercolour on ivory or vellum, popular during the Georgian era for personal mementos and lockets.

These works were commonly painted with fine watercolours or gouache upon thin slices of ivory, prepared paper, or vellum, then housed in metal, wood, or ivory frames often featuring glass lenses.

Authentication involves examining the stippling or hatching brushwork under magnification, checking the substrate for genuine ivory grain, verifying period-appropriate framing, and looking for artist signatures or contemporary inscriptions on the reverse.

These pieces can be displayed in small groupings on a gallery wall, placed within a study or library on a dedicated display stand, or integrated into a curated display cabinet alongside other antique artefacts.

To prevent fading and degradation, miniatures must be kept out of direct sunlight, maintained in stable humidity-controlled environments, and handled minimally while avoiding moisture.
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