How do I date a portrait miniature?

Examine the clothing, hairstyle, and framing materials closely against known fashion plates from the Georgian and Regency periods. Periwigs point to the early eighteenth century, while high waisted muslin dresses indicate the Regency era. The backing materials and frame construction also offer clues, as early pieces often feature hand beaten brass or segmented wooden frames before mass production standardiser sizes in the nineteenth century.

Were these paintings always hung on walls?

While larger oil on canvas works and framed watercolours hung in parlours and drawing rooms, many smaller miniatures served as personal tokens. Portrait miniatures and silhouette lockets were frequently carried in pockets or worn as pendants. Over the generations, many portable pieces found new mounts to allow wall display alongside traditional framed artworks.

What is the difference between an oil and a watercolour?

Oil paintings utilise pigments suspended in drying oils applied to canvas or wood panels, offering rich textures and deep tones. Watercolours employ water soluble pigments on paper or ivory, creating a translucent, luminous effect. Watercolour miniatures almost invariably require glass protection, whereas heavy oil paintings on canvas remain exposed to the air.

How should I care for an antique oval painting?

Keep these works away from direct sunlight and damp environments to prevent the fading of watercolours and the cracking of oil paint or ivory. Maintain stable room temperatures to protect fragile wood and giltwood frames from warping. Avoid using liquid cleaners on painted surfaces or glass covers; instead, consult a professional conservator for any cleaning needs.

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A georgian oval painting captures likenesses and landscapes within curved borders shaped by centuries of portraiture and decorative arts.

Fine Watercolour Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman on Ivory Circa 1790

18th century

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Fine Watercolour Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman on Ivory Circa 1790

From Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd

£350

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18th century

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Charles Jervas (1675-1739) - Early 18th Century English Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman.

From Period Portraits

£6,800

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Thomas John Horsley – Portrait of Thomas Forsyth Watercolour C1820

19th century

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Thomas John Horsley – Portrait of Thomas Forsyth Watercolour C1820

From Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd

£230

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English School Portrait of a Gentleman in Gold Plated Oval Frame C.1800

19th century

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English School Portrait of a Gentleman in Gold Plated Oval Frame C.1800

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£390

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Miniature Portrait Watercolour of an Attractive Young Woman French Circa 1830

19th century

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Miniature Portrait Watercolour of an Attractive Young Woman French Circa 1830

From Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd

£1,150

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19th century

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A Charming Early 19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Young Lady by Frederick Buck (1771-1839)

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£450

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Thomas Beach (1739-1806) - Oil on Canvas Portrait of Hannah Hass

18th century

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Thomas Beach (1739-1806) - Oil on Canvas Portrait of Hannah Hass

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A Fine Portrait Miniature of a Young Officer in a Military Red Coat C.1830

19th century

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A Fine Portrait Miniature of a Young Officer in a Military Red Coat C.1830

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£675

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Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Shirley on a Porch by a Marble Table C.1705–10; Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723), Inscribed

18th century

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Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Shirley on a Porch by a Marble Table C.1705–10; Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723), Inscribed

From Titan Fine Art

£9,450

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James Sharples (1751-1811) - A Fine Pair of Portrait Miniatures

18th century

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James Sharples (1751-1811) - A Fine Pair of Portrait Miniatures

From The English Interior

£1,600

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Several gentlemen in the collection hold smoking pipes or wear blue cloaks, proving that eighteenth century sitters enjoyed accessorising with personal flair.

Charles Jervas (1675 - 1739) - Portrait of a Beauty in a Blue Dress.

18th century

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Charles Jervas (1675 - 1739) - Portrait of a Beauty in a Blue Dress.

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£12,000

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18th century

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18th Century Sir Walter Raleigh English School Oil Portrait Lennard Type

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£12,000

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18th century

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An 18th Century Portrait in the Manner of Allan Ramsey 1713 - 1784.

From Youngs Antiques

£1,250

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18th century

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18th Century Oil Portrait King William III

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£9,800

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18th century

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18th Century Portrait of a Lady. Oil on Canvas.

From Harrington Antiques

£445

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James Gillespie Painted Silhouette with Good Provenance

19th century

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James Gillespie Painted Silhouette with Good Provenance

From Wigs on the Green

£170

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Georgian Oval Painting

Fine Watercolour Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman on Ivory Circa 1790

Charles Jervas (1675-1739) - Early 18th Century English Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman.

Thomas John Horsley – Portrait of Thomas Forsyth Watercolour C1820

English School Portrait of a Gentleman in Gold Plated Oval Frame C.1800

Miniature Portrait Watercolour of an Attractive Young Woman French Circa 1830

A Charming Early 19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Young Lady by Frederick Buck (1771-1839)

Thomas Beach (1739-1806) - Oil on Canvas Portrait of Hannah Hass

A Fine Portrait Miniature of a Young Officer in a Military Red Coat C.1830

Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Shirley on a Porch by a Marble Table C.1705–10; Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723), Inscribed

James Sharples (1751-1811) - A Fine Pair of Portrait Miniatures

Charles Jervas (1675 - 1739) - Portrait of a Beauty in a Blue Dress.

18th Century Sir Walter Raleigh English School Oil Portrait Lennard Type

An 18th Century Portrait in the Manner of Allan Ramsey 1713 - 1784.

18th Century Oil Portrait King William III

18th Century Portrait of a Lady. Oil on Canvas.

James Gillespie Painted Silhouette with Good Provenance

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