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Hand Painted Miniature Portrait of Sophia Pember of Herefordshire (William Iv)
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Hand Painted Miniature Portrait of Sophia Pember of Herefordshire (William Iv)

19th century
Sold 31 December 2024 · Gertrude Antiques
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Description

A particularly lovely portrait of a young woman in an exceptionally attractive cap with lace and ribbon trimming.

Sophia Pember was the daughter of Francis and Mary Pember of Norton Cannon, Herefordshire. The miniature was painted by Mrs Hubbard of Crayford, Kent in 1831 when Sophia was aged 24. Framed in ebonised wood with an original bronze bevel and ivy leaf hanging ring.

The information (as above) on the back is original indicating that the portrait has been untouched since 1831. This adds even greater charm to the miniature.

Condition: The painting, which is under glass, is in good condition - no chips or cracks. There is wear to the original ebonised frame around the oval centre as visible in the photo.

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers.

We offer a 14 day returns policy. In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with your purchase we will issue a full refund of the purchase price less the return transport costs with an approved courier once an item is received by us in the same condition as it was originally dispatched.

We look forward to being of service.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.3cm (5.24")
Width
11.4cm (4.49")
Declaration

Gertrude Antiques has dated this Antique Miniature Portrait to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA780168
Dealers Internal Reference
10244
Description
A particularly lovely portrait of a young woman in an exceptionally attractive cap with lace and ribbon trimming.

Sophia Pember was the daughter of Francis and Mary Pember of Norton Cannon, Herefordshire. The miniature was painted by Mrs Hubbard of Crayford, Kent in 1831 when Sophia was aged 24. Framed in ebonised wood with an original bronze bevel and ivy leaf hanging ring.

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The information (as above) on the back is original indicating that the portrait has been untouched since 1831.
Gertrude Antiques

This adds even greater charm to the miniature.

fig 1. An oval hand-painted portrait miniature of a woman in period dress, set within a black wooden frame with a brass suspension ring.
fig 1. Hand Painted Miniature Portrait of Sophia Pember of Herefordshire (William Iv)

Condition: The painting, which is under glass, is in good condition - no chips or cracks. There is wear to the original ebonised frame around the oval centre as visible in the photo.

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers.

We offer a 14 day returns policy. In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with your purchase we will issue a full refund of the purchase price less the return transport costs with an approved courier once an item is received by us in the same condition as it was originally dispatched.

We look forward to being of service.

Height
13.3cm (5.24")
Width
11.4cm (4.49")
Date of Manufacture

Gertrude Antiques has dated this Antique Miniature Portrait to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA780168
Dealers Internal Ref
10244
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Hand Painted Miniature Portrait of Sophia Pember of Herefordshire (William Iv)

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An oval hand-painted portrait miniature of a woman in period dress, set within a black wooden frame with a brass suspension ring.
Hand Painted Miniature Portrait of Sophia Pember of Herefordshire (William IV)
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An oval hand-painted portrait miniature of a woman in period dress, set within a black wooden frame with a brass suspension ring.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Brass, Glass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsOval aperture, Hand-painted subject, Leaf and acorn hanger
  • SizeH 13.3 cm (5 in) x W 11.4 cm (4 in)

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Miniature portraits are small, highly detailed paintings on ivory, vellum, card, or copper, popular from the 16th century until the mid-19th century before photography became widespread.

Artists typically used watercolour or gouache applied to thin slices of ivory, vellum, or prepared paper, often housed in protective brass, wood, or leather frames with glass.

Authentic period pieces exhibit fine, delicate brushwork under magnification, hand-mixed pigments, period-appropriate framing methods, and signs of ageing such as slight fading or foxing on the backing.

These small artworks look striking when grouped together in a gallery wall arrangement or placed individually on a narrow shelf or mantelpiece to add historical depth to contemporary spaces.

To prevent pigment fading and deterioration, miniatures must be kept out of direct sunlight, away from excessive humidity, and maintained in stable indoor temperature conditions.
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