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Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Miniatures & Silhouettes
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A good pair of 18th century miniature portraits of a man and wife, on ivory, oval images together in one ebonized papier mache frame, with gilt metal leaf and chain hanger. Bequest inscription dated 1831 to reverse 12.5 x 10.5 cm. ***
*** A collection of 15 miniature Georgian period classical portrait engravings, of various shapes and sizes with details on reverse, original gilt wood frames with suspension rings. Includes Medusa on Calcedon, L.d'Carlisle, Young Hercules, etc. Largest… ***
*** A Regency portrait miniature of a naval officer, painted on ivory panel, the young man wearing a dress blue jacket with epaulettes and gold braid trimming. Oval image with gilt mounting in ebonised square frame with oak leaf and acorn hanger. 7 x 5.5 cm ***
*** A miniature painting of Clio the Muse of History, after the painting by Johann Heinrich Tischbein - The Nine Muses - Clio (History), 1780, hand painted on ivorine and signed Dupre, gilt and ebonised frame. In Greek mythology the muses were the daughters… ***
*** A Regency hand painted portrait miniature, the elegant young woman possibly on ivory, framed under bevelled glass, brass slip and ebony frame. ***
*** A pair of hand painted enamel portrait miniatures, one of Juliette Recamier an early 19th century French socialite, the other of Napoleon II after the portrait by Leopold Bucher, both with gilt slips and frames. ***
*** A pair of early/mid 20th century hand painted portrait miniatures of Napoleon and Josephine, finely painted on mildly convex panels, in decorative gilt metal frames. Both signed with the initials 'Eb. Gb.' 17 x 14 cm. ***
*** A late 18th century miniature portrait of George III (King of Great Britain), coloured engraving backed onto glass with gold foil, original wood frame with suspension ring. 15 cm x 12 cm. ***
*** An anti-slavery oval miniature on ivory, the portrait of a kneeling black man in chains inscribed 'Am I Not a Man and a Brother', in ebonised oval frame with convex glass. 10.5 x 9.5 cm ***
*** A pair of framed 19th century miniature portraits, one inscribed verso 'Mr Bicknell, who was I believe, the originator of the Volunteer Movement in England', the other of a woman. Each 12.5 x 9.5 cm. ***
*** A George III gold framed portrait miniature of a woman, wearing a lace bonnet and black lace shawl. Memorial plaited hair panel to the reverse, both panels glazed. 6.5 cm x 5.3 cm. Suspension loop to the top. In original fitted red leather case. ***
*** A pair of portrait miniatures of Napoleon and Josephine, 19th century each oval image on ivory, he in a military uniform, she wears a veil and a gemstone and pearl set parure, signed Gerard and Dubois, in matching black papier mache frames with gilt slips… ***
*** A 19th century 9ct gold framed painted portrait miniature of a young woman, the oval ivory panel finally painted with a woman wearing a lace trimmed dress. The reverse with a hair locket. Large suspension loop fixed to the top, height 8.5 cm. ***
*** A late Georgian miniature watercolour portrait painting, of a young girl in black dress. In burr timber frame. Image 13 x 10 cm ***
*** An early 19th century gold and enamelled framed portrait miniature of a young boy, hand painted, with red checks, the oval frame with blue enamel ribbons, the reverse with wedged fittings and central plaited hair locket, height 4.8 cm. ***
*** A miniature watercolour portrait painting by (Samuel) Henry Betts (c.1825-1892), of a young girl in tartan dress, signed H Betts, Artist. In mahogany frame. 15.5 x 10 cm ***
*** An antique portrait miniature of a British naval gent, signed 'Abel' Diameter 6 cm. In square bird's eye maple frame. 12.8 x 12.8 cm. ***
*** A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a young woman in formal dress, framed under glass with gold slip and birds-eye maple frame. 10 cm x 8 cm. ***
*** A pair of George III portrait miniatures, the gent and lady finely painted in formal attire, oval form, painted on ivory, the ebonised frames with gilt metal fittings. 7.8 cm x 6.5 cm painting size. ***
*** A Georgian hand painted portrait miniature, of Lt.-Col. John Williams (from oral family history), in unmarked gold frame with enamel and woven hair to the reverse, some cracks to the glass at back, suspension ring. 6 x 7.5 cm. ***
*** A 19th century 9ct gold framed painted portrait miniature of a young gent, the oval ivory panel finally painted with gent wearing an indigo blue jacket. The glazed reverse with a hair locket on opalescent guilloche panel framed by radiating dark blue… ***
*** Four late 18th / early 19th century silhouettes reverse painted on convex glass, in ebonized frames. Each 13 x 11.5 cm ***
*** A Georgian portrait miniature on ivory, of a gent, wearing a black jacket and white cravat, the back with glazed panelled back with elaborate mourning mount of locks of hair and gilt bullion along with a fine blue enamel cartouche framed by seed pearls… ***
*** A Victorian portrait miniature of a girl with dog, hand painted in ink and watercolour, signed and detailed verso R.W. Barnes 1842. Birds-eye maple frame. 23 x 17.5 cm. ***
*** A pair of C.W. Chapman silhouettes, c.1830, the gent and lady in profile to the left, painted on card and bronzed, signed under the truncation and detailed 59 Oxford Street. Each in a maple frame, labelled to the reverse in detail including reference to… ***
*** An early 19th century portrait miniature of a gent, Wearing a black coat, in rectangular ebonised frame with gilt mounts. 12 x 10.5 cm. ***
*** 18th century European miniature oil on canvas, Still Life of urn and fruit on a tabletop, unsigned. 18.5 x 15.5 cm ***
*** A framed miniature portrait, signed A Fraustadt and dated 1872, labelled verso 'Polish Nobleman' and with German retailer's label, 10 x 7 cm in ornate gilded wood frame. ***
*** A circular ivory table snuff box set with an oval miniature portrait on ivory, English School (manner of Jerimiah Mayer) of a gentleman with powdered wig, wearing a blue coat with satin and lace cravat. Ebony clashed edges (slight loss, fine crack to top)… ***
*** An 18th/19th century portrait miniature reputedly of the William and Hester Pitt, the Earl and Countess of Chatham finely painted on ivory. In ornate gilt metal frame under glass, 7.5 x 5 cm. Note: William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, Pc, Frs (1708-1778)… ***
*** A bois durci circular table snuff box with portrait miniature inset lid. of a wigged gentleman with lace cravat, diameter 8.2 cm ***
*** A Georgian portrait miniature of a gentleman, inscribed and dated 1821, oval on ivory leaf inscribed indistinctly manuscript verso: '1821 Gregory Christopher - Dartington..32'. In ebonised frame with giltwood mount. Overall 14 x 13 cm ***
*** A hand-painted framed portrait miniature. Depicting George IV in military garb. Painted on ivory with gilded and reticulated frame incorporating small seed pearls. The initials Ls' in gold verso. With photocopy of the original receipt. 8 x 6.5 cm 8 x 6.5… ***
*** A hand painted nude portrait miniature in boulle frame, the kneeling woman in a lakeside landscape being startled by a bird, the tortoiseshell frame with decorative scrolling cut brass inlay, ivory detail to the edge. 14 cm x 12 cm ***
*** A pair of late Victorian portrait miniatures by Ernest Rinzi (British 1836-1909), the lady and gent finely detailed and signed by the artist in gilt and blue enamel frame, the glazed back panels with watered silk. Oval. Height 6.3 cm. Note: Rinzi born… ***
*** A pair of George IV profile portrait miniature silhouettes, the couple with gilt highlights, each signed 'CW Chapman, 59 Oxford Street', under glass in original bird's eye maple frames, labels to the reverse 'dated 1830' and 'plate 73 in British Profile… ***
*** A George III hand painted portrait miniature of a young woman, wearing a white dress with voluminous arms and wearing a frilled lace bonnet, under original mildly convex glass and in ebonised frame with gilt acorn hanger. 14 x 12 cm. ***
*** An Italian 18ct. yellow gold framed hand painted portrait miniature locket, the frame with blue enamel detail. 2.6 x 2.2 cm. Total weight 7.3gms. ***
*** An antique portrait miniature of a gent, on ivory, wearing a black jacket. In fancy gilded carved wood French style frame with bow top, height 11.5 cm. ***
*** A silver gilt portrait miniature frame, in Morocco leather and velvet display case, London 1920. ***
*** A Regency portrait miniature on ivory of a young gentleman, oval gilt metal slip with machine engraved border, in satin and velvet lined red morocco case. Image 7.7 x 6 cm ***
*** Peter Adolf Hall (1739-1793) attributed, an uncommon portrait miniature of a bare breasted woman, in formal period blue dress with coiffured hair, circular, in gilt frame, signed, labelled to the reverse in red ink with artist's detail. Diameter 7.5 cm ***
*** A Georgian hand painted portrait miniature, on ivory of a naval gentleman, pinchbeck frame and rock crystal. ***
*** A portrait miniature in oils on board, after Ruebens, in pressed gilt metal frame. 17 x 15 cm ***
*** A pair of hand painted portrait miniatures on ivory, attributed to Karl Joseph Stieler, of women, one in an ornate court dress with pearl jewellery, the other with a less formal gown, in matching gilt metal frames. 10 x 8 cm. ***
*** An early 20th century portrait miniature of a young woman, in plaited hair in a bun, the gilt mounted frame with deep red velvet infill. 13 x 11 cm. ***
*** Georgian portrait miniature on ivory, a distinguished gentleman posing in the drawing room, brass frame. (two small chips), diameter 7 cm. ***
*** A pair of George III hand painted portrait miniatures, finely painted and probably on ivory of a gent and his companion, the gent labelled on relief 'Robert Alexander of Boom Hall, Londonderry 1790 Married Anne McLillock...' in ebonised frames with ormolu… ***
*** A 17th century Dutch portrait miniature, a gentleman with headdress, long black hair and red jacket, Georgius Brandinville, in wood frame. Watercolour on paper. Matching the above. ***
*** A George III hand painted portrait miniature, the woman wearing simple dress and hair, in modern gilded brass frame. Back strut damaged. 8 cm. ***
*** A 19th century portrait miniature of a gent, oval form. 7 x 5 cm ***
*** A George III Italian portrait miniature depicting Pope Pius 17th, on paper, the reverse inscribed in ink of the period and dated 1819, original ebonised frame with gilt metal fixtures. 14.5 x 13.5 cm. ***
*** Two portrait miniatures, hand painted on ivory of Robert and Ann Alexander, inscribed verso, ebonised frames with gilt mounts. ***
*** A late Victorian miniature watercolour portrait painting on ivory panel of a young gentleman. In gilt wood frame. Image 8.5 x 6.5 cm ***
*** A pair of miniature paintings on ivory, two women painted in 18th century Gainsborough manner, indistinct signatures to each, framed in elaborate brass frames with strut back. ***
*** A hand painted portrait miniature, the Gainsborough style young woman on ivory, in an ivory frame. ***
*** An American miniature painting on ivory of a clipper ship, on oval panel, monogrammed, in oak frame with gilt slip. Overall 24.5 cm x 27 cm ***
*** An early 19th century portrait miniature of a gent, the oval gilt frame with watered silk back panel. 8 x 6 cm. ***
*** A Berlin-type porcelain portrait miniature, of a young woman, oval image in later frame. 22 x 17 cm ***
*** A hand painted portrait miniature, of Napoleon Bonaparte on ivory or milk glass, signed, in decorative brass frame with stand. ***
*** A hand painted miniature on ivory, a woman with flowing hair and plain day dress, the gilt frame set with pearls and faux emeralds, the back with blue foil and frame for hair or photo. 7 cm x 9.5 cm. ***
*** A pair of good Victorian silhouettes, man and woman, matching frames with gilt slips. 9 cm x 65 each. ***
*** A Victorian hand painted portrait miniature of Wm. Saendeir, wearing a black jacket with floral spray. The reverse detailed 'Conservation framed. On back of painting: 'Wm. Saendeir brother of James Foords first wife'. Ebonised frame. 13.5 x 11 cm. ***
*** A Victorian miniature of a young girl, painted on ivory, gilt framed. Framer's and Mrs. Reginald Ford Collection labels verso. Image 12 x 8 cm ***
*** A Regency miniature oil portrait of a man, 15 x 9.5 cm ***
*** A small ivory table box with a pre-Raphaelite portrait miniature set to the top, of a woman with long red hair, signed indistinctly Bic.., circular, diameter 6.4 cm ***
*** A Regency silhouette on glass, of a student, oval frame. Height 12 cm ***
*** A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory, the woman with lace bonnet and collar wearing a blue dress. ***
*** A 17th century Dutch portrait miniature, a bearded man with lace ruff - Joannes van Ravesteyn'. Old wood frame. Watercolour on paper. Length 6 cm ***
*** A portrait miniature, hand painted on porcelain, a young Victorian woman in court dress, gilt rope surround, velvet mount and cream and gold frame ***
*** A 19th century hand painted portrait miniature, on ivory, of a military gent in full dress uniform, wearing the 'Garter Star', ornate silver plate and paste frame, bevelled glass to front, the reverse also with bevelled glass for another portrait. 5.5 cm… ***
*** A George IV portrait miniature, depicting a woman with elaborate hair, wearing formal dress and jewels, in brass frame, details verso, height 10 cm ***
*** An unusual New Zealand silver framed portrait miniature, attributed to Edith Kathleen Robison, c.1920s, the pompadour subject worked in oils and satin thread embroidery, initialled E.K.R. The unmarked silver frame with ribbon bow hanger, height 9 cm. ***
*** A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a French court lady in formal dress, signature to right side, in ornate brass frame. 12 x 8 cm. ***
*** An 19th century portrait miniature painted on ivory, of a young woman wearing an Empire dress with voile collar and bonnet. Oval image with gilt metal mount in black ebonised frame with grape hanger. Image 8.5 x 7 cm ***
*** A Georgian miniature oil portrait of a woman, oval 6.5 x 4.5 cm ***
*** An early 19th century miniature portrait of a woman, watercolour, in ebonized papier mache frame. 16.5 x 13.5 cm. ***
*** Miss H. Joyce Pocock, A.R.M.S. (Mrs John Stewart), 'The Pink Balloon', miniature painting, initialled, named, detailed, entitled and price on reverse £7-7-0. 4.1 cm x 4.1 cm, gilt framed under glass. ***
*** A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, Countess Harcourt, signed, in brass and ebonised frame. ***
*** Artist Unknown, early 19th century silhouette portrait of a Gentlemen, sepia toned on paper, original John Dixon label verso with description. 23 x 18 cm. ***
*** An ivory framed portrait miniature, a hand coloured print of a young child, brass slip, inlaid ivory frame. ***
*** A portrait miniature in oils on copper of a girl, in early 18th century manner, later framed, oval 17 x 14 cm overall ***
*** An 18th century miniature portrait of a man, oils on card, oval in ebonized papier mache frame, with gilt metal oak leaf hanger. 12.5 x 10.5 cm ***
*** A French bois durci snuff box with portrait miniature of a gentleman to the lid oblong, hinge absent, gilt framed oval portrait of a wigged ma in fur collared blue coat. 8.3 cm x 4.8 cm ***
*** A 19th century carved ivory lady's vanity mirror, the pivoting lid with central portrait miniature of a young woman in gilt frame mounted to the leaf, floral and scroll pivoting lid revealing an oval bevelled edge interior mirror. 5.5 cm x 9 cm x 1 cm ***
*** A hand painted portrait miniature, of a woman in Roman dress and headdress, signed Weller, metal surround, velvet mount and gold frame ***
*** A 19th century miniature silhouette portrait of a man, black and gilt reverse painted on oval convex glass, in ebonized papier mache frame, with gilt metal oak leaf hanger. 16.5 x 13.5 cm ***
*** A hand painted portrait miniature, military gent in dress uniform, painted on ivory or milk glass, under glass in decorative brass frame. ***
*** A French school miniature portrait of Le Dauphin Louis-Auguste de France, the future Louis XVI, wearing armour and the order of St Esprit. Oval image 8.3 x 6.4 cm mounted in ebonized papier mache frame with thistle hanger. ***
*** A Victorian 9ct gold, oval portrait miniature frame, rope and bead fine borders. Gilt strut back not gold. Set with a photo. ***
*** Victorian portrait miniature on ivory, a gentleman in coat with fur collar. In leather case. 6.5 x 8 cm. ***
*** A Victorian portrait miniature of a gentleman, oval, probably on ivory, entitled verso 'Dr. Harkness'. Provenance: Mrs. F.H.Pyne (Pyne Gould Guinness). Image 7.5 x 6 cm ***
*** A 19th century miniature oil on tin, circular, entitled verso 'La retour de la Campagne, d'apres Hamilton'. Diameter 13 cm ***
*** A pair of early/mid 20th century portrait miniatures in gilt glass frames of Mozart and his companion, in formal dress, signed Cosway ***
*** A hand-painted portrait miniature, depicting George IV in military garb. Painted on ivory with gilded and reticulated frame incorporating small seed pearls. The initials Ls' in gold verso. With photocopy of the original receipt. 8 x 6.5 cm ***
*** A pair of relief carved ivory miniatures, an elegant Frenchman with bicorne hat and a lady with a pet dog. Mounted on velvet in matching gilt frames, height 12 cm ea. ***