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A19th Century French Portrait Miniature of Napoleon
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A19th Century French Portrait Miniature of Napoleon

19th century
Sold 20 October 2025 · Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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A super 19th century French portrait miniature of the young Napoleon. He is pictured in a blue coat edged in gold braid and wide brimmed hat. The portrait is signed by Lemaire (the centre left) and is framed in a gilt embossed easel frame. The portrait is in good condition. It measures 19cm x 12cm inc frame and the actual miniature is 10cm x 8cm.

Ivory reg no: 1C868B8C

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
12cm (4.72")
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Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Portrait Miniature to the 19th Century.

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SA1160158
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DKH
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Description
A super 19th century French portrait miniature of the young Napoleon. He is pictured in a blue coat edged in gold braid and wide brimmed hat. The portrait is signed by Lemaire (the centre left) and is framed in a gilt embossed easel frame. The portrait is in good condition. It measures 19cm x 12cm inc frame and the actual miniature is 10cm x 8cm.

Ivory reg no: 1C868B8C

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Portrait Miniature to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160158
Dealers Internal Ref
DKH
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012
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Archive I An oval portrait miniature of Napoleon in a decorative gilt brass and velvet frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A19th Century French Portrait Miniature of Napoleon

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Archive VI An oval portrait miniature of Napoleon in a decorative gilt brass and velvet frame. View VI
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An oval portrait miniature of Napoleon in a decorative gilt brass and velvet frame.
A19th Century French Portrait Miniature of Napoleon
Ref: SA1160158
An oval portrait miniature of Napoleon in a decorative gilt brass and velvet frame.
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  • ObjectMiniature Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialBrass, Velvet, Glass, Pigment on card
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsOval aperture, Gilt brass frame, Floral relief crest, Velvet matting
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 12 cm (5 in)

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Portrait miniatures gained immense popularity in Europe during the 16th century and experienced a significant revival in 19th-century France, where artists specialised in creating highly detailed, small-scale likenesses on ivory, vellum, or card for personal keepsakes and diplomatic gifts.

Traditional portrait miniatures were typically hand-painted using watercolour or gouache on thin supports such as ivory, bone, or card, and were commonly housed in custom brass, gilt bronze, or wooden frames often backed with velvet or silk.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit delicate, precise brushwork visible under magnification, genuine period framing methods such as hand-chased brass or cast gilt bronze, and natural ageing characteristics on the backing materials and protective glazing.

These small-scale artworks can be effectively styled by incorporating them into a gallery wall, placing them on a mantelpiece alongside modern objects to create contrast, or displaying them on a dedicated bookshelf using a small display easel.

To preserve these delicate items, display them away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading of the pigments and degradation of the backing materials, and clean the exterior frame gently with a dry, soft cloth.
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