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Portrait Miniatures of a Gentleman,edward William Thomson (British 1770-1847)
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Portrait Miniatures of a Gentleman,edward William Thomson (British 1770-1847)

19th century
Sold 15 October 2026 · Bushells Antiques
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A Portrait miniatures of a gentleman, seated wearing black in a Victorian interior.

This is a Watercolour that has been painted on Ivory, by Edward William Thomson (1770-1847) signed and dated E W Thomson Pinx. 1845 lower right, This is presented in the most striking , gilt bronze, velvet and ebony frame. The size of the miniature is 11.5 cm x 9 cm, the Frame size is 22.5 cm x 20.5 cm. All in very good condition

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Miniature to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA704275
Dealers Internal Reference
4624
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A Portrait miniatures of a gentleman, seated wearing black in a Victorian interior.
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This is a Watercolour that has been painted on Ivory, by Edward William Thomson (1770-1847) signed and dated E W Thomson Pinx.
Bushells Antiques

1845 lower right, This is presented in the most striking , gilt bronze, velvet and ebony frame. The size of the miniature is 11.5 cm x 9 cm, the Frame size is 22.5 cm x 20.5 cm. All in very good condition

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Miniature to the Victorian era.

Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA704275
Dealers Internal Ref
4624
Bushells Antiques
Bushells Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Fine art, porcelain, jewellery, silver, clocks, pictures, oriental objects d’art and furniture

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Archive I A framed antique portrait miniature of a gentleman set inside an ornate gilded frame and velvet background. SOLD15 OCT 26

Portrait Miniatures of a Gentleman,edward William Thomson (British 1770-1847)

Archive II A framed antique portrait miniature of a gentleman set inside an ornate gilded frame and velvet background. View II
Archive III A framed antique portrait miniature of a gentleman set inside an ornate gilded frame and velvet background. View III
Archive IV A framed antique portrait miniature of a gentleman set inside an ornate gilded frame and velvet background. View IV
Archive V A framed antique portrait miniature of a gentleman set inside an ornate gilded frame and velvet background. View V
Archive VI A framed antique portrait miniature of a gentleman set inside an ornate gilded frame and velvet background. View VI
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Archive VIII A framed antique portrait miniature of a gentleman set inside an ornate gilded frame and velvet background. View VIII
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A framed antique portrait miniature of a gentleman set inside an ornate gilded frame and velvet background.
Portrait miniatures of a gentleman,Edward William Thomson (British 1770-1847)
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A framed antique portrait miniature of a gentleman set inside an ornate gilded frame and velvet background.
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  • ObjectPainting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Regency
  • MaterialGilt wood, velvet, paper, watercolour
  • ColourGold and Brown
  • MotifsOrnate acanthus leaf carving, Floral cresting, Velvet matting
  • SizeH 22.5 cm (9 in) x W 20.5 cm (8 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

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A portrait miniature is a small, highly detailed painting, typically executed during the 16th through the 19th centuries, which served as personal mementoes or tokens of affection before the widespread adoption of photography.

Artists traditionally painted miniatures on thin slices of ivory, vellum, card, or copper, utilising watercolour or gouache, and encased them in protective frames crafted from precious metals, wood, or velvet-lined cases.

Authenticity is determined by examining the fineness of the brushwork under magnification, the substrate material such as genuine ivory or vellum, the age-appropriate construction of the frame, and often the presence of artist signatures or period provenance.

Portrait miniatures can be styled effectively by grouping them in a gallery wall arrangement alongside modern works, or by placing a single framed piece on a mantelpiece or within a bookshelf for a focused focal point.

Preservation requires displaying or storing miniatures away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintaining stable relative humidity levels to protect delicate substrates, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners on antique frames.
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