Portrait Miniatures - Bristish Artists

This is a superb example of Peter Cross's work and is in fine condition. Painted on vellum, it is indistinctly signed with monogram. The miniature is set in the original gilt case with scroll surmount, the reverse bearing the sitter's cipher.

Dimensions: Miniature 3 inches high, with the case 4 inches.

Price Guide: H

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A very fine work by this eminent artist, the ivory is set in the original bracelet clasp frame.

Dimensions: Oval 1 1/2 inches high.

Price Guide: G

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This lovely miniature was painted by Jean towards the end of the eighteenth century after an earlier portrait of her, taken around 1770 at which time she was about 34-5 years old.If the original portrait was much later than that, it was certainly a flattering likeness! It is set in the original locket frame with a blue guilloche reverse bearing the initial 'M' under a ducal coronet.

Dimensions: Oval 3 inches high

Price Guide: F

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A fine portrait of an attractive young lady in a blue gown. It is set in a gilt locket frame with solid reverse.

Dimensions: Oval 2 4/5 inches high.

Price Guide: B

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This fine miniature by Chinnery, is set in the period locket frame with an ornate reverse, having a gold mounted central cartouche with plaited hair, set on an opaline ground. The background shows reflections which are not present in the original.It has not yet been possible to find a history for Anne Thompson, it is under research.

Dimensions: Oval 3 1/5 inches high.

Price Guide: D

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A fine watercolour painting of John Ruskin,painted after a series of photographs by Elliott and Fry made in 1882.the miniature is inset in a blue velvet panel within a giltwood frame.

Dimensions: Frame 8 3/4" x 7 3/4". Oval 5 inches high.

Price Guide: D

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The portrait miniature is on vellum laid on card, and is signed on the obverse with the monogram 'P.C.'and in full on the reverse, .....98/Peter Crosse fe.

Dimensions: On vellum. Oval 2 7/10"inches high.

Price Guide: G

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The Princess Mary Duchess of Gloucester1776-1857.

Dimensions: Oval 2 1/4 inches high.

Price Guide: C

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The young man is wearing a fashionable blue coat and he has his hair powdered. The miniature is set in a period gilt locket frame with a blue guilloche panel reverse.

Dimensions: Oval 2 1/2 inches high.

Price Guide: C

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A fine miniature of a young gentleman wearing a red coat. A good example of Cosways smaller miniatures.

Dimensions: Oval 1 1/2 inches high.

Price Guide: C

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