n a wall. The upper right hand corner of the frame is a little worn, and there is general crackling to the material. Commensurate with the age. The painting itself is round.  More »

n a wall. The upper right hand corner of the frame is a little worn, and there is general crackling to the material. Commensurate with the age. The painting itself is round. Site measurement is 3 1/2 inches in diameter. A gentleman, dressed entirely in black except for two tiny stripes of white on his collar, sits beneath a window, next to a table. He wears a black skullcap of sorts on his black, curly hair. His righ arm is extended on the table, holding up a book, bound in red. One page reads: ''CONSTITUCION. POLITICA DE LA MORIET ..? JA ESP UL.A''. The latter part is not quite clear, but the beginning is (see ''photos) and hints at a politically important person. Next to the book are 3 inkwells and sand jars, with 3 feather quills for writing on a green tablecloth. Next to them is a page with handwritten: '' ADM GILLER..MORENO MALAGA '' in black and above that, in red, ''N CADIZ''. Both Malaga and Cadiz were important Spanish naval towns. Behind the gentleman is a fanastic view of ships out at sea, including a tiny row-boat, as well as buildings and many Cyprus trees. The details of the painting are quite fabulous: from the patterns on both curtains to that on the tablecloth and the fringes that fall down on the side of the table. Hair and facial features are finely painted. The painting is signed, what looks like MESAS PINXIT and dated 1821. (see ''photos). Condition is all original and very good. This is certainly a historic and important person and a depiction of an age long gone by. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4294 Condition: good Year: 1821 Title: ANTIQUE MINIATURE PORTRAIT ADMIRAL NAVY SHIPS GOVERNOR   « Less

Wonderful little gem frame, dore bronze, very well wrought. The tops of each frame are decorated with garlands bound by bows. The frames are joined by a fleur di lis. It has  More »

Wonderful little gem frame, dore bronze, very well wrought. The tops of each frame are decorated with garlands bound by bows. The frames are joined by a fleur di lis. It has both an easel back and hanging loops. Condition is excellent for the frames. There are original gilt metal backs; although they need tabs to keep them in place. There is no glass cover for the pictures, either. Dimensions:nearly 4" across, 2 3/4" tall, the length of the easel back is 2".   « Less

Very nice double easel back picture frames; these are very ornate and small! Intricately worked decoration include floral, foliate, beading and fleur-de-lis elements. This  More »

Very nice double easel back picture frames; these are very ornate and small! Intricately worked decoration include floral, foliate, beading and fleur-de-lis elements. This little frame is gilt bronze, or dore. It is in excellent condition save for one of the glass covers missing. Dimensions: nearly 3" across, 2 1/8" high and the easel back is over 2" long. You can adjust the tilt to your own specifications.   « Less

Vigee LeBrun portrait of MARIE ANTOINETTE AND HER CHILDREN, a rare and early portrait of the Queen of France, Wife of LOUIS XVI. The paining is housed in an early wooden  More »

Vigee LeBrun portrait of MARIE ANTOINETTE AND HER CHILDREN, a rare and early portrait of the Queen of France, Wife of LOUIS XVI. The paining is housed in an early wooden frame. 6 Inches Exceptional artistry,signed   « Less

Origin: India Collection: I vory Miniatures Style: Miniature Paintings on Ivory

Origin: India Collection: I vory Miniatures Style: Miniature Paintings on Ivory   « Less

For sale we have a miniature watercolor on ivory in original period frame. Total measurements are 6" x 4 1/2". There is an old paper remnant on the back likely dating the  More »

For sale we have a miniature watercolor on ivory in original period frame. Total measurements are 6" x 4 1/2". There is an old paper remnant on the back likely dating the painting to the 1840's. The condition is quite good. The colors are strong and the work has nice details and character. Notice the watch chain he has on his chest. No signature visible.   « Less

For sale is this miniature watercolor in ivory frame. Very nice details in the painting with period dress and flowers in her hair and on her dress. Not signed. There is an  More »

For sale is this miniature watercolor in ivory frame. Very nice details in the painting with period dress and flowers in her hair and on her dress. Not signed. There is an old paper attached to the back. The painting is 3 1/4"x 2 3/4" and the frame is 4 1/2"x 5 1/2". The oval metal has one small area of oxidation on the bottom. An excellent work by an unknown artist. An early piece.   « Less

For sale is this miniature watercolor in ivory frame. Exquisite details in the painting with period dress and jewelry. Not signed. The frame has some loss and there is an old  More »

For sale is this miniature watercolor in ivory frame. Exquisite details in the painting with period dress and jewelry. Not signed. The frame has some loss and there is an old paper attached to the back. The painting is 3 1/4"x 2 3/4" and the frame is 4 1/2"x 5 1/2". An excellent work by an unknown artis   « Less

For sale is this miniature watercolor in ivory frame. Very nice details in the painting with period dress and flowers in her hair and on her dress. Not signed. There is an  More »

For sale is this miniature watercolor in ivory frame. Very nice details in the painting with period dress and flowers in her hair and on her dress. Not signed. There is an old paper attached to the back. The painting is 3 1/4"x 2 3/4" and the frame is 4 1/2"x 5 1/2". The oval metal has one small area of oxidation on the bottom. An excellent work by an unknown artist. An early piece.   « Less

For sale is this miniature watercolor in ivory frame. Exquisite details in the painting with period dress and jewelry. Not signed. The frame has some loss and there is an  More »

For sale is this miniature watercolor in ivory frame. Exquisite details in the painting with period dress and jewelry. Not signed. The frame has some loss and there is an old paper attached to the back. The painting is 3 1/4"x 2 3/4" and the frame is 4 1/2"x 5 1/2". An excellent work by an unknown artist.   « Less