Catalog: Fine Art (103)

Description: French portrait miniature after Drouais,"L'Enfants Royale", Jean-Germain Drouais (French Neoclassical Painter, 1763-1788). With the prince standing by the princes who is holding a fruit basket with the left hand and holding the pet goat with the right. This intricately and delicately painted portrait is signed by the artist on the lower left and belongs to 19th century era. Size: This item is 6 1/4 inches high and 5 inches wide, housed in a11.5"H x 10"W...

EUGENE LAURENT(French 1832-1898) Young Hercules and Allegory of Fall a pair Parcel gilt bronze with dark brown patina Both inscribed on base "E. Laurent" Heights 12.75 inches (32.5 cm) and 12.5 inches (32 cm).

VICTORIAN BRONZE FIGURE, PROBABLY FRENCH, DATED 1890. Depicting a strolling elder man with tri-corner hat. Signed on base Fremd (?) 1890. Height 15.25 inches (38.7 cm).

Two antique French statues: first one depicting a violinist, signed "A. Moreau"; 9 3/4 inches in height, second one, three putti, signed "Peylo", 5 1/2 inches high, both from late 19th century period and each mounted on marble base, conditions consistent with age. Provenance: NH Estate.

Description: Absolutely beautiful and stunning portrait miniature of this pretty and charming lady, elegantly dressed, holding a red shawl, wearing beautiful crown, three strings of pearl on her neck. Standing in the garden with multicolored impressionistic foliage in the background. Artist initial "SM?" on the lower right is visible. This portrait is from 19th century era...

19th c Miniature Portrait Painting; a Bearded Gentleman in Red Coat & Black Bow Tie. Artist Signed Illegibly (Possibly Giuseppe Verdi). Framed; 5.75" x 4.75". Good condition with small losses to the corner of frame.

Well executed miniature painting, depicting an 19th century lady in white dress, the portrait is rectangular in shape and 3.5"H x 2.5"W housed in a 6"H x 5"w nice bronze frame. Condition report: very fine painting with minor wear to the panel.

Original handcoloured etching and aquatint by T. Sutherland after William Heath. Published by Jenkins, London March 1st, 1814. Image size : 8.5" x 6". Mounted size : 16" x 12". Excellent condition. Shipping is FREE within the U.S.

19th century beautiful miniature portrait painting of a young lady, signed by the artist " Yanny ". Size: Height of this incredible painting with the bronze frame is 4 inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition.

19th c.ornamental case w/ Plaque of "Psyche" and 3 Attendants on Hinged Lid. Etui has Vermeil Rope & Tiny Medallion or Bead Decorations. Plaque is Top Hand Painting. 5" h. (NOTE: One Crack in Etui and Some Miniature Beads / or Medallions Missing.)

Indian miniature painting of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz, painting is very detailed, mounted on a red velvet background and housed in gilt bronze frame, Painting is 3 1/4" x 1 1/4" and frame measures 6.5" x 5.5". Condition Report: Great condition belonging to late 19th century era.

Fine miniature portrait painting, an 18th century woman, signed, 19th century, most likely French. In a gilded metal frame set into a larger wood frame. Painting height 1 3/4 inches. Condition Report: Very good condition.

Antique Miniature Portrait Painting of Napoleon. Description: Wonderful Miniature portrait of French Emperor Napoleon, dressed in colorful military uniform, signed by artist. The portrait is surrounded by machine turned gilt bronze frame, 2 1/2" in diameter, set in an, 5 1/4" X 5", old dark brown wood frame. This item is in a very good condition without any concerns, 19th century era.

Exceptional 19th Century antique bronze box with Miniature portrait mounted on the cover, Light blue velvet interior. This is an absolutely wonderful miniature portrait painting of Emperor Napoleon, signed Paulin on lower right. Classical gilt bronze box with wreaths on each side of the portrait. Measurements. 3 3/4"L x 1 1/4"H x 3"D, in great condition.

Bust of the Emperor in bicorne and topcoat, signed "A. Canova", Antonio Canova (1757-1822). Height of the item is 9-3/4 inches, including 2 3/4" base. Condition Report: Excellent.

A Chinese export carved dragon frame with miniature portrait, late 19th century period. Of scalloped oval form carved in deep relief with four dragons. Containing a hand-painted portrait of a young beauty. Overall height of item is 6 inches with length of 5 inches, measurements of portrait is 3.5 x 2.75 inches. Condition Report; Miniature portrait in good condition, frame sustain a couple of age cracks.

(19th century), Military Officer in a Uniform, unsigned, watercolor on card, oval 3-7/8 x 3 in.; original 19th century burlwood veneer frame with gilt brass bezel, toning, fading; frame with abrasions Provenance: Private Collection

Antique Anne Queen of Brittany French Miniature Portrait, 4.5''x3.25'' Framed. The piece is marked ''Anne de Bretagne'' on verso. She was a 15th century Queen of Brittany, France from 1488 to 1514. Ornate gilt floral frame. Condition Report; No imperfections noted.

19th cen. Italian miniature easel watercolor painting of an European lady with hair ribbons and pearls, the image measuring 2" x 1.5" in a brass filigree easel frame signed "Julian" c.1860-1880. Great condition.

EXCEPTIONAL 19TH C. MINIATURE WATERCOLOR AND OIL PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN: Oval 3" x 2 1/2", no visible signature, encased in period wooden frame with convex glass, small wear to the right corner of painting, frame 4 7/8" x 4 1/4".

19c Miniature Portrait Painting; Young Girl in Pink Dress, Blue Top & White Scarf, Artist Signed Illegibly. Size of portrait is 3.75" x 3". Framed & Matted Under Glass in a Pierced Gilt Carved Frame, 9.25" x 8.5". Good Condition.

19th cen. Italian hand painted miniature by Darulia depicting a European lady adorned with jewelry, the image measuring 3.75" x 2.5", the mosaic bone ornately engraved frame measuring 7" x 5.5" (a few age cracks to the frame panels) c.1840-1880

Unusual and Finely Modeled Continental Patinated-Bronze and Brass Novelty Lamp, with a bear climbing a branch on an urn depicting the torture of Bealesbub, on a font supporting a pair of winged griffins each with a wick extending from its mouth, on a tazza base adorned with arabesques and satyr masks, h. 11-5/8", dia. 6-3/4". Condition Report: Great condition.

Delicately and intricately crafted antique figure of a young aristocrat, proudly standing with both hands in the vest's pocket, signed "Buder", 12 inches in height including marble base. Condition Report: This figure is in absolutely perfect condition with some abrasions to the marble base. Estate of Lilian F. Davison, New York City, acquired 1930s.

Superb and well rendered painting on porcelain, German in origin and signed by Wagner on the lower right corner, has WR and # 107 engraved in the back on the lower right side. Measurements: The plaque is 4" x 6", housed in a 11" x 13" fine wood frame. Condition Report: Perfect condition.

Antique miniature portrait painting, depicting a beautiful lady in sitting position dressed in 19th century style gown. The portrait has a diameter of 2 1/4 inches mounted in a metallic frame, housed in a square brownish wooden frame with dimension of 4.75 inches. Condition Report: The portrait is in very good condition and bears artist's signature

English school ( 18/19th century ), watercolor, miniature portrait of a gent in blue coat. Measurements: 2" x 1 3/4", framed and glazed in a 5" x 4" frame and in great condition.

Portrait Miniature of a Man in Profile, Germany, late 18th century, watercolor on ivory, rectangular shape set in a gilt-metal frame. Size: 3" x 2.5". Condition Report: Good condition with minor damage to the glass on lower left side.

English school ( 18/19th century ), watercolor, miniature portrait of a woman in the manner of downman. Measurements: 2 1/2" x 2 1/4", framed and glazed in a 4 3/4" x 4" frame and in great condition.

18th century Miniature Portrait Painting by Heinrich Friedrich Fuger (1751- 1818); Lady in Blue Dress with Black Coat & Fichu. Signed by the Listed Artist: Fuger. 3 1/8" x 2.5". Good condition.

Antique Manuscript cover gifted to Baber, Founder of Indian Mughal Empire, The great grandson of Tamerlane, Babar, who on his mother's side was descended from the famous Genghiz Khan, came to India in 1526 at the request of an Indian governor who sought Babar's help in his fight against Ibrahim Lodi, the last head of the Delhi Sultanate. Babar defeated Lodi at Panipat, not far from Delhi, and so came to establish the Mughal Empire in India...