What is antique miniature art?

Antique miniature art refers to small-scale paintings, silhouettes, and framed works created during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. These pieces were collected as personal portraits, keepsakes, and decorative items before photography became common.

How were portrait miniatures displayed?

Makers housed portrait miniatures in small gilt frames, pendant settings made of gold or brass, and hinged leather cases. Owners often wore them as jewellery or displayed them on small tabletops using specialised miniature easels.

What materials did artists use?

Artists worked with watercolour, ink, paint, and enamel applied to paper, card, glass, and thin slices of ivory. Silhouettes relied on black cut paper, sometimes accented with gold leaf and delicate brushwork.

How do I care for miniatures?

Keep fragile miniatures away from direct sunlight to prevent the watercolour pigments and paper from fading over time. Maintain stable indoor humidity levels to protect the delicate wooden frames and organic materials like ivory.

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Antique miniature art encompasses delicate portrait miniatures, silhouettes and painted framed works spanning the Georgian, Regency and Victorian periods.

Beautiful Miniature Painting Musicians in Woodland After Boucher

19th century

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Beautiful Miniature Painting Musicians in Woodland After Boucher

From Rams Head Antiques

£265

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Miniature Portrait Linked to Earl Grey Tea and Lord Byron

18th century

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Miniature Portrait Linked to Earl Grey Tea and Lord Byron

From Wigs on the Green

£980

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19th century

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A Superb and Stunning Chinese 19th Century Jade and Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£585

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

18th century

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Pair Georgian Romantic Ruin Paintings

From Shaun King Antiques

£485

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1900 - 1920

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1920s Scratch Built Locomotive Model

From The House of Antiques

£3,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

Miniature Portrait of a Georgian Lady, 1770s

18th century

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Miniature Portrait of a Georgian Lady, 1770s

From Wigs on the Green

£480

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Characterful Miniature Portrait of a Country Gentleman by Ae Chalon

18th century

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Characterful Miniature Portrait of a Country Gentleman by Ae Chalon

From Wigs on the Green

£1,350

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Miniature Portrait of Lady Godolphin by Jeremiah Steele

19th century

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Miniature Portrait of Lady Godolphin by Jeremiah Steele

From Wigs on the Green

£725

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Victorian Full Length Silhouette of a Gentleman C1860

19th century

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Victorian Full Length Silhouette of a Gentleman C1860

From Aramis Antiques

£175

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miscellaneous

19th century

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Nineteenth Century Portrait Miniature

From Gertrude Antiques

£195

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Current listings feature works spanning the Georgian, Regency, Victorian, and Art Deco periods, created using watercolour, paper, glass, and gold leaf.

18th century

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Oil on Copper Portrait of a Duchess

From Wigs on the Green

£1,275

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18th century

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Portrait Miniature of a Naval Officer

From Wigs on the Green

£650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Floral Enamelled Silver Small Boudoir Timepiece

1900 - 1920

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A Floral Enamelled Silver Small Boudoir Timepiece

From The Antique Clock Co.

£3,250

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clocks

19th century

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Georgian Treen Shoe Snuff Box

From Antique and Unique

£185

3+ MONTHS AGO

boxes

19th century

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Pastel Portrait Two Young Ladies

From Roger Bradbury Antiques

£350

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Rare Art Deco Style Leather Childs Club Chair

1900 - 1920

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Rare Art Deco Style Leather Childs Club Chair

From LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Miniature Art

Beautiful Miniature Painting Musicians in Woodland After Boucher

Miniature Portrait Linked to Earl Grey Tea and Lord Byron

A Superb and Stunning Chinese 19th Century Jade and Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle

Pair Georgian Romantic Ruin Paintings

1920s Scratch Built Locomotive Model

Miniature Portrait of a Georgian Lady, 1770s

Characterful Miniature Portrait of a Country Gentleman by Ae Chalon

Miniature Portrait of Lady Godolphin by Jeremiah Steele

Victorian Full Length Silhouette of a Gentleman C1860

Nineteenth Century Portrait Miniature

Oil on Copper Portrait of a Duchess

Portrait Miniature of a Naval Officer

A Floral Enamelled Silver Small Boudoir Timepiece

Georgian Treen Shoe Snuff Box

Pastel Portrait Two Young Ladies

Rare Art Deco Style Leather Childs Club Chair

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