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.

19th century

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Late 19th Century Pencil & Watercolour Portraits (Set of 8)

From Treaders Collectables

£4,400

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A Fine Quality Portrait Miniature by William Naish (1767-1800) of a Lady in Lace - Circa 1780

18th century

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A Fine Quality Portrait Miniature by William Naish (1767-1800) of a Lady in Lace - Circa 1780

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

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An Exceptional & Highly Rare Erotic 'Spring Palace' Snuff Bottle Daoguang Period (C. 1840)

19th century

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An Exceptional & Highly Rare Erotic 'Spring Palace' Snuff Bottle Daoguang Period (C. 1840)

From Sandbanks Antiques

£3,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Late C19th European Continental Hand-painted Porcelain Plaque After the Renaissance Master, Raphael.

19th century

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Late C19th European Continental Hand-painted Porcelain Plaque After the Renaissance Master, Raphael.

From M Lees and Sons

£650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Oval Framed Print Romantic Portrait with Dog C.1910

1900 - 1920

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Antique Oval Framed Print Romantic Portrait with Dog C.1910

From MebleinUK

£145

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A Fine Regency Portrait Miniature of a Young Girl in a White Dress Wit a Wide Blue Sash C.1820

19th century

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A Fine Regency Portrait Miniature of a Young Girl in a White Dress Wit a Wide Blue Sash C.1820

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£620

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Charming Edwardian Portrait Miniature of a Young Girl in a Silver Frame 1909

1900 - 1920

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A Charming Edwardian Portrait Miniature of a Young Girl in a Silver Frame 1909

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£145

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Regency-era Pencil Sketch of a Young Child

19th century

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Regency-era Pencil Sketch of a Young Child

From Earl and Rymer

£295

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Large Unusual Antique Bargeware Tea Pot

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Nicolas Freese, Miniature Portrait of Caroline Matilda

19th century

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Nicolas Freese, Miniature Portrait of Caroline Matilda

From Wigs on the Green

£980

3+ MONTHS AGO

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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.

19th century

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Mid 19th Century Watercolour Portrait of Charles Phillips by J Bizo 1847

From Roger Bradbury Antiques

£185

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Indian School Portrait of a Nawab of Malerkotla

19th century

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Indian School Portrait of a Nawab of Malerkotla

From Earl and Rymer

£420

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Fine Portrait Miniature of a Lady in a White Dress C.1830

19th century

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A Fine Portrait Miniature of a Lady in a White Dress C.1830

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£370

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Well Carved and Unusual Cherry Amber Netsuke of a Curled Cat and Signed

19th century

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A Well Carved and Unusual Cherry Amber Netsuke of a Curled Cat and Signed

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£385

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Fernando Del Basso Signed Original Mid 20th Century Miniature Oil Painting on Wood Panel Italian Naples Capri Boats Seascape

1940 - 1960

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Fernando Del Basso Signed Original Mid 20th Century Miniature Oil Painting on Wood Panel Italian Naples Capri Boats Seascape

From Strickland & Russell

£155

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Miniature Portrait on Gilt Metal Stand Earl of Thanet

19th century

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Miniature Portrait on Gilt Metal Stand Earl of Thanet

From Rams Head Antiques

£285

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Miniature Art

Late 19th Century Pencil & Watercolour Portraits (Set of 8)

A Fine Quality Portrait Miniature by William Naish (1767-1800) of a Lady in Lace - Circa 1780

An Exceptional & Highly Rare Erotic 'Spring Palace' Snuff Bottle Daoguang Period (C. 1840)

Late C19th European Continental Hand-painted Porcelain Plaque After the Renaissance Master, Raphael.

Antique Oval Framed Print Romantic Portrait with Dog C.1910

A Fine Regency Portrait Miniature of a Young Girl in a White Dress Wit a Wide Blue Sash C.1820

A Charming Edwardian Portrait Miniature of a Young Girl in a Silver Frame 1909

Regency-era Pencil Sketch of a Young Child

Large Unusual Antique Bargeware Tea Pot

Nicolas Freese, Miniature Portrait of Caroline Matilda

Mid 19th Century Watercolour Portrait of Charles Phillips by J Bizo 1847

Indian School Portrait of a Nawab of Malerkotla

A Fine Portrait Miniature of a Lady in a White Dress C.1830

A Well Carved and Unusual Cherry Amber Netsuke of a Curled Cat and Signed

Fernando Del Basso Signed Original Mid 20th Century Miniature Oil Painting on Wood Panel Italian Naples Capri Boats Seascape

Miniature Portrait on Gilt Metal Stand Earl of Thanet

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