What materials make up these miniatures?

These pieces utilise watercolour, oil, enamel, and cut paper for the central artwork, mounted on glass, porcelain, or card supports. The enclosing frames combine wood, brass, and giltwood. Protective glass and original metal bezels frequently accompany the artwork to shield the delicate pigments from dust and moisture.

How do I date a framed miniature?

Dating relies on the costume of the sitter, the painting technique, and the construction style of the frame. Regency pieces often display high-waisted dresses and delicate brass ribbon mounts, while Victorian examples show heavier moulding. Handwritten notes on the reverse or recorded signatures of known artists also help establish an exact period.

Were these portraits worn or displayed?

Many miniature portraits were created to be hung in small groups on parlour walls or placed upright on desks and mantelpieces. Some smaller formats were designed as pocket tokens or lockets for personal remembrance. The inclusion of hanging loops or easel backs on the frames indicates their intended mode of display.

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A gilded frame miniature brings together small-scale portraiture and lustrous metallic surrounds from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

A Fine Watercolour Portrait of a Gentleman

19th century

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A Fine Watercolour Portrait of a Gentleman

From Prometheus Antiques

£250

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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

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19th century

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A Limoges Enamel Plaque Attributed to Samson, 19th Century

From H & H Gallery

£5,500

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19th century

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Lovely Quality Gilt Picture Frame.

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£195

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A Charming Pair of Georgian Portraits in Watercolour

18th century

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A Charming Pair of Georgian Portraits in Watercolour

From Gertrude Antiques

£335

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Fine Georgian Portrait Miniature of a Lady

18th century

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Fine Georgian Portrait Miniature of a Lady

From Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors

£395

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Antique French Ormolu & Limoges Enamel Table Mirror F.bienvue 19th C

19th century

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Antique French Ormolu & Limoges Enamel Table Mirror F.bienvue 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£2,050

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Pair of C19th Chrystoleums in Period Gilt Frames

19th century

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Pair of C19th Chrystoleums in Period Gilt Frames

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£495

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Regency Miniature Portrait Painting of a Gentleman

19th century

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Regency Miniature Portrait Painting of a Gentleman

From Baggott & Co.

£795

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A Decorative Pair of Miniature Still Life Paintings of Flowers - Signed

1900 - 1920

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A Decorative Pair of Miniature Still Life Paintings of Flowers - Signed

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£295

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Several profiles capture sitters alongside handwritten notes recording their exact age, reminding us of subjects who sat patiently for their likeness.

Watercolour and Gilded Painting of a Travelling Musician

19th century

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Watercolour and Gilded Painting of a Travelling Musician

From Vicky Thomas Antiques

£180

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18th century

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Rare Pastel & Cut-out Profile by Nathaniel Bermingham

From Wigs on the Green

£1,650

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19th century

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Pastel Portrait Two Young Ladies

From Roger Bradbury Antiques

£350

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Primitive Watercolour of Josiah Chaloner Dated 1860 in Rosewood Frame. C.1860

19th century

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Primitive Watercolour of Josiah Chaloner Dated 1860 in Rosewood Frame. C.1860

From Serendipity Antiques

£1,100

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A Pair of Companion Oval Portrait Miniatures of a Lady and Gentleman by George Hargreaves 1832

19th century

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A Pair of Companion Oval Portrait Miniatures of a Lady and Gentleman by George Hargreaves 1832

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£370

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George Atkinson, Gilded Silhouette of a Regency Lady

19th century

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George Atkinson, Gilded Silhouette of a Regency Lady

From Wigs on the Green

£165

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Gilded Frame Miniature

A Fine Watercolour Portrait of a Gentleman

Beautiful Miniature Painting Musicians in Woodland After Boucher

A Limoges Enamel Plaque Attributed to Samson, 19th Century

Lovely Quality Gilt Picture Frame.

A Charming Pair of Georgian Portraits in Watercolour

Fine Georgian Portrait Miniature of a Lady

Antique French Ormolu & Limoges Enamel Table Mirror F.bienvue 19th C

Pair of C19th Chrystoleums in Period Gilt Frames

Regency Miniature Portrait Painting of a Gentleman

A Decorative Pair of Miniature Still Life Paintings of Flowers - Signed

Watercolour and Gilded Painting of a Travelling Musician

Rare Pastel & Cut-out Profile by Nathaniel Bermingham

Pastel Portrait Two Young Ladies

Primitive Watercolour of Josiah Chaloner Dated 1860 in Rosewood Frame. C.1860

A Pair of Companion Oval Portrait Miniatures of a Lady and Gentleman by George Hargreaves 1832

George Atkinson, Gilded Silhouette of a Regency Lady

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