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MINIATURE PORTRAIT FRENCH WOMAN LISTED ARTIST
Miniature painting on ivory of a woman in a garden. Signed and dated by well listed artist, Paillet, 1908.
Gilt frame measures 4 by almost 3 1/2inches. Ivory is a little over 3 1/4 height, and a little under 3inches wide.
Painting depicts a posing aristocratic-looking lady with gentle curly hair under a large feathered hat, wearing a sleeveless dress, a shawl with minutely delicate painted flowers draped over one arm. In her other hand she holds a basket brimming with flowers - dahlias, peonies - all exquisitely painted. One arm leans on a pillar, along with an openwork wall that hint at Greek ruins in an English garden. Large trees and vegetation , beautifully painted, fade to the horizon. The quality of the painting is exceptionally good - masterfully controlled brushstrokes, tiny details, great play of light and shade.
Signed PAILLET and dated 1908.
Very good condition.
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EXCEPTIONAL SIGNED HP PORTRAIT ON IVORY 1880-
Exceptional handpainted portrait painting of a woman on ivory. Artist signed. Late Victorian / Edwardian 1880- 1905. Exact origin unknown.
Oval site measurement of ivory is 3 7/8inches long and just under 3inches accross.
Total length of original frame is almost 8 inches. Frame may be hung or stand alone.
Superior quality painting of a very beautiful woman, not quite young but with rich red hair, a marvellous complexion, intelligent expression in her eyes, wide and sensuous mouth. Despite
the high-necked Victorian fur collar and sombre dress, the portrait manages to convey the intrigueing character of the woman. Highly professional quality of brushstroke and drawing, use
of light against dark and warm against cold.
Artist signed C Lide Fratin.
Very good condition - no damage of any sort.
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SIGNED PLAQUE HARLEQUIN CHILD ORMOLU KPM
Handpainted and artist signed porcelain plaque portrait miniature of a little girl child dressed in a Harlequin / clown's costume. 19th century France. KPM quality or better.
Comes in double frame with gold velvet inbetween.
Outer measurements are 14 1/2inchs wide by 17 1/2 inches long. Frame is gilt wood with quietly elegant green stripe on top. Great quality. The inner gilt bronze / ormolu frame in the form
of a bow with medallion, flowers and sheathes of wheat. Georgian style gadrooning.
Oval porcelain plaque is (sight) 9 1/2inches long. A little girl with wavy blond-brown hair and dressed in a sky blue (celeste) and white harlequin outfit looks over to the right. Quality of
the painting is superb - the peachy skin looks totally realistic and soft. Cute snub nose and blue eyes. Signed by the artist M. Bironneau-Dupre.
Mint condition.
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GILTSILVER BOX MINIATURE IVORY GIRL & CAT
Vermaille gilt on silver and silver box with handpainted portrait of a child and her cat done on ivory. France, late 1800's -early 1900's. Soufflot et Cie.
Measures slightly under 4 1/4inches long. Weighs 7.9oz, but this includes the weight of the glass covering the ivory.
Oval shape with very refined decoration on raised rims, done in the Georgian style with beading and 'egg and dart' patterns. Bottom, inside rim and inside of lid are gilt washed.
The top has a miniature painting done on ivory of a little girl with her cat. The quality of the painting is superb. Blond hair and blue eyes with a bright and intelligent expression, the little girl
rest her arm on her pet cat, a pink ribbon tied around it's neck. Great detail from the peachy complexion to the tiny necklace around the little girl's neck.
Inside rim of box and inside of lid have French hallmarks for the .950 silver standard (better than sterling), used since 1879.
The maker's mark is MS over a hammer and Co. which is said to be for Soufflot et Cie, 28 Rue Chapon, 2 Hammers.
Condition is excellent.
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1650 PORTRAIT MINIATURE PAINTING MAN COPPER
Portrait miniature in oil on copper, of a red-bearded gentleman, circa 1650.
Measures almost 2 1/4inches long.
Oval shape. Man with high forehead, balding, light red beard in dark clothes and white muslin collar.
At this time, only royalty and extremely important people had their portraits painted in miniatures, so although we do not know who the sitter is, he must be a person of stature/high status.
The work is beautifully executed in the manner of the Dutch masters like Reubens and would look good in any museum. Looking through a loupe, we can even see minute details like his
eyelashes. Wonderful quality and a rare item.
The paint has endured wonderfully and the work is in excellent condition.
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MINIATURE PAINTING of LADY 1710 SILVER LOCKET
Miniature painting of a lady in a silver frame. Circa 1710, most likely English and bears a strong resemblance to a miniature in the book on the subject from the Metropolitan Museum of
Art (#101), identified as either Sophia Dorothea, later Queen of Prussia (daughter of George I) or, George II's wife, Caroline of Ansbach. .
Measures just over 1inch long and 1 1/2inch including entire length of frame.
Oval, painted on vellum in watercolour. The lady's blue eyes match her blue cloak, worn over a pink dress. Curly hair and fair skin. Painting shows great artistic skill and anatomical
mastery.
Frame is likely original to the period.
The bottom 'clip' of the frame broke off when we checked the item, otherwise condition is very good with no damage to the painting, which retains clarity and brightness of colour.
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HP MINIATURE PORTRAIT OIL IVORY GORGEOUS MAN
Gorgeous handpainted miniature portrait of a young man, done on ivory in oil paint. 18-19th century.
Comes in double frame, travelling case. Measures 2 1/2inches long (excluding case/frame)
Excellent quality painting, done by a professional artist in luscious oils, reflecting the sensuous features of this extraordinarily handsome young man. Full red lips, pinkish flush to his cheeks in an otherwise pale skin and hair flicked back stylishly. The whiteness of his face is offset by the dark clothes and the ruffled white shirt - all beautifully painted.
Besides some tiny flecks where the paint is missing (and easilly restored), clearly magnified in the photos, the painting is in good condition. The case is in fair condition with some rubbing to the burgundy red stain.
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HP MINIATURE PORTRAIT MAN ON IVORY HAIR PLAIT
Handpainted miniature portrait of a man, oil on ivory in original old frame with t-shell surround and woven locket of hair in the back with a gold monogram. Probably English, 18th century.
Frame measures 6 X 5 1/4inches. Length of ivory is 2 1/4inches.
Blue-turquoise ground with dark-haired, portly gentleman in a dark suit. The artist's talents are clearly seen in the masterful depiction of the cloth of the jacket, the expressive face and details of skin, eyes, and mouth.
The back has woven lockets of hair, also under glass, with a gold monogram, WH on it.
Condition of painting t-shell, hair and glass is very good. The back has been removed and secured with new nails, which I have not re-opened.
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HP MINIATURE PORTRAIT BISHOP IVORY EXC FRAME
Handpainted miniature portrait on ivory in exceptional frame. Probably English, 18th century. Original, old frame.
Frame is 6 5/8 high and 6inches accross. Ivory is 3inches in length.
Top quality painting of the highest calibre - depicts a man, supposedly a bishop, wearing a strange headcovering, whether it is supposed to be a wig or a hat. Outstanding detail in the depiction of the facial features and skin - clearly a highly professional artist. The man looks out at us from under his wig - the artist has succeeded in showing us the wry intelligence and humour of his sitter.
The frame is also quite exceptional. The ivory is shown through concentric bronze ovals, engine turned and beaded in various patterns. The top has a ring attached via a wonderful acorn and oak leaf bronze relief. The back has a little 'door', closed with a hook, opening to reveal a little cubby compartment. There is a very old paper stuck onto the back, possibly with the name of the artist or sitter.
Condition is generally good. The ivory has cured somewhat due to age, but the painting is still in wonderful shape, as is the frame.
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HP MINIATURE PORTRAIT IVORY BLOND YOUNG LADY
Hand painted miniature portrait on ivory of a blond young lady, in a brass frame. 19th century, possibly English.
Measures 2 1/4inches long including the frame and 2inches long without it.
A beautiful young woman, with curly blond hair framing her face. Long neck, partially hidden by a frilly collar. Soft colouring and blue eyes. Very professional, fine brush strokes. Great quality. Very good condition.
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HP MINIATURE PORTRAIT DARK LADY ON IVORY 18C
Handpainted miniature portrait on ivory of a dark-haired young lady. Possibly dating to the 18th century. Lable on sticker says English, but it could also be Italian as the young lady is very dark-haired and wears coral jewelry around her neck and in her ears.
Brass frame is 3 1/2inches long. Ivory is 2inches long.
Beautifully depicted portrait. A serious looking young lady, her black hair in a thick plait/braid wound around her head, a curly tendril alongside her ear and more curls escaping behind her neck. Part of a red bow, visible from behind her, picks up the red of the coral beads around her neck and coral earrings. Very sensitive, delicate brush strokes and clearly a professional work.
The painting is in good condition.
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HP MINIATURE PORTRAIT ON IVORY 2BL FRAME CASE
Handpainted miniature portrait on ivory in a double frame, cased in leather, for travelling. Dates to 19th century, possibly French.
Total height is 3inches. Width of actual portrait is 1 3/4inches.
Portrait is well painted, depicting a somewhat austere woman with brown hair pulled back behind her ears. Housewiferly dress with small white collar - very French looking.
There is place for another portrait/hair locket on the other side of the frame. Original curved glass and leather in good condition. Some dust detracts from photos.
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HP MINIATURE PORTRAIT IVORY WOMAN GREEN EYES
Handpainted miniature portrait on ivory of a woman with green eyes and with green ribbons in her white bonnet and black dress.
In an oval locket frame, measuring 1 3/4inches accross (altogether).
Very nicely painted blue and green background. The woman, clearly a middleaged housewife, with immaculate hair under her frilly white bonnet with it's bright green ribbons. The starkness of her clothes is alleviated by this green that brings out the colour of her eyes and changes the drab housewife into a beautiful portrait. Very nice brushstroke and paintwork.
Generally good condition, but needs a clean under the glass.
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HP MINIATURE PORTRAIT OIL ON PAPER FRENCH 18C
One of a large collection of French and American handpainted miniatures, most on ivory. This one, done on paper, applied to wood, is probably French, dating to the 18th century.
Measurement of miniature is 3inches high. Frame is a little over 4 1/4inches high.
Beautifully executed painting in bad shape. It has been attached to a piece of wood and the paper has buckled and has losses on the sides. Still, we can clearly see the high quality of the painting and the beautiful aristocratic woman in her powdered wig and layer upon layer of lacy clothing. Old frame of ebonised wood is probably not original to the piece and the painting was attached with a piece of tape at the back, showing only the 'good' part of the work.
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MINIATURE HP PORTRAIT EARLY AMERICAN WOMAN
Handpainted American naieve miniature portrait in oil on cardboard of a woman holding a pair of gloves.
Painting measures 3 1/4 X 2 1/4inches and frame is 7 X 2 3/4inches.
A rich young lady had her portrait painted wearing a huge red dress. Dark hair looped around her ears and a golden band with medallion on her forehead. Wonderful peaches and cream complexion. She holds a pair of golden/mustard coloured gloves in her hands. She wears at least two bracelets and a ring on her fourth finger. Fascinating depicting of an early American society lady.
The frame is gold-coloured metal, probably brass with attractive foliage and floral swags. A ring at the top from which it can be hung.
On the back of the painting (inside the frame), is an old lable that tells us that the painting is American naieve and the old price was $1250.00 (my price is not close to that).
There is typical crazing to the paint, which is normal and acceptable of a work this age (well over 100 years old). There is also a scratch on the surface, top right corner, very clearly shown in the photos. It does not perforate beyond the paint.
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