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Rare 18th Century Mini Wax Portrait
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Rare 18th Century Mini Wax Portrait

18th century
Sold 14 September 2024 · Carse Antiques
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Rare 18th century George 3rd miniature framed wax portrait in original un-touched condition. Doesn't seem to say anywhere who he is but usually these are of famous people from the 18th century. Original ebonised frame. Nice item.

SIZE; 5 1/2" wide by 7" tall by 1 3/4" deep

CIRCA; 1770 - 1790

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Antique Wax Portrait Miniature to the 18th Century.

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SA1093054
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Description
Rare 18th century George 3rd miniature framed wax portrait in original un-touched condition. Doesn't seem to say anywhere who he is but usually these are of famous people from the 18th century. Original ebonised frame. Nice item.

SIZE; 5 1/2" wide by 7" tall by 1 3/4" deep

CIRCA; 1770 - 1790

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Antique Wax Portrait Miniature to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1093054
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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An 18th-century wax portrait miniature in profile, set against a dark background within a stepped black and gilt wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An 18th-century wax portrait miniature in profile, set against a dark background within a stepped black and gilt wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare 18th Century Mini Wax Portrait

Archive II An 18th-century wax portrait miniature in profile, set against a dark background within a stepped black and gilt wooden frame. View II
Archive III An 18th-century wax portrait miniature in profile, set against a dark background within a stepped black and gilt wooden frame. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century wax portrait miniature in profile, set against a dark background within a stepped black and gilt wooden frame. View IV
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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
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The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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An 18th-century wax portrait miniature in profile, set against a dark background within a stepped black and gilt wooden frame.
Rare 18th Century Mini Wax Portrait
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An 18th-century wax portrait miniature in profile, set against a dark background within a stepped black and gilt wooden frame.
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  • ObjectMiniature Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWax, Wood, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsProfile relief, Stepped wooden frame, Gilt inner liner
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Wax portraits, or ceroplastica, date back to the Renaissance and reached a peak of popularity during the 18th and early 19th centuries before the widespread adoption of photography. Artists sculpted three-dimensional profiles in tinted wax, often mounted against a contrasting background and enclosed in a protective wooden frame with glass.

Authentic period pieces typically feature beeswax mixed with resin or turpentine for durability, often pigmented to render realistic skin tones, hair, and clothing. The relief is mounted on slate, glass, or fabric backgrounds, housed within deep wooden frames, frequently accented with gilt inner liners.

Authenticity is determined by examining the ageing characteristics of the wax, the construction of the wooden frame, and the type of backing materials used. Period pieces often exhibit fine hand-modelled details, natural material shrinkage, and appropriate historical fixings on the reverse.

This piece works exceptionally well when grouped in a gallery wall arrangement with other small historical artworks, or placed singly on a narrow wall space to draw the eye. Its dark tones and tactile relief add historic depth and character to traditional or eclectic rooms.

Wax is sensitive to temperature fluctuations and direct sunlight, which can cause softening, melting, or discolouration. Pieces should be displayed away from heat sources and direct UV light in stable indoor environments.
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