British School Mid 18th Century Oval Portrait Miniature of a

Name: British School Mid 18th Century Oval Portrait Miniature of a Lady in an Ebonised Frame
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1216422
Price: 270 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectPortrait Miniatures
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialEbonised Wood, Glass, Watercolour, Metal
ColourBlack
MotifsOval portrait inset, Turned circular profile, Suspension loop, Ebonised timber finish
SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 9 cm (4 in)

An 18th-century Georgian portrait miniature depicts a lady in a blue drape with her brown hair swept up, rendered in watercolour on an oval inset. The artwork is housed within a circular ebonised wood frame displaying a dark timber finish, turned circular profile mouldings, and a top metal suspension loop. The composition shows the subject against a softly coloured background, protected beneath a glass panel. The piece measures 9 cm high and 9 cm wide overall. It suits placement on a narrow wall space in an English country house setting, where it hangs individually or among a group of miniature works.

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Portrait miniatures gained immense popularity during the 18th century as intimate, portable keepsakes depicting loved ones or ancestors. Skilled artists painted these detailed works using fine watercolours on small surfaces such as vellum or ivory, capturing period fashion and hairstyle trends.

These artworks were typically painted in watercolour or gouache applied to thin wafers of ivory, vellum, or stiffened paper. Framing usually consisted of turned ebonised wood, gilded metal, or pinchbeck mounts topped with protective glass covers.

Authentic pieces feature delicate, fine brushwork visible under magnification, era-specific clothing and hair styling, and historic framing methods. Genuine items often exhibit subtle signs of age, such as natural pigment mellowing or oxidation on metal components.

Miniatures work well when grouped in a gallery wall arrangement alongside varied frame shapes and sizes. They can also be rested on brass display stands within bookshelves or placed on mantelpieces to add visual interest.

Keep the miniature out of direct sunlight and away from humid environments to prevent pigment fading or warping of the internal support material. Clean the glass and ebonised frame gently with a dry microfiber cloth, avoiding liquid polishes or abrasive cleansers.

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British School Mid 18th Century Oval Portrait Miniature of a Lady in an Ebonised Frame

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