Portrait of a French Lady in a Walnut Frame Mixed Media on Paper Finely Painted 20th Century Signed lower Right (illegible)

Miniature Portrait

$575.00

Provenance: Acquired from the Collection of the Estate of Alan & Ada Selwyn Toorak November 1st, 2020

MATERIALS:

Mixed Media on Paper

DIMENSIONS:

Image size 6.5cm x 8cm Frame size 14cm x 16cm x 2cm

INSCRIPTIONS:

Hand Signed ‘Unknown Artist’

Reference # TMC2312201UP

1 in stock

Bio & Information

Bio

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Info

A portrait miniature is a miniature portrait painting, usually executed in gouache, watercolor, or enamel. Portrait miniatures developed out of the techniques of the miniatures in illuminated manuscripts, and were popular among 16th-century elites, mainly in England and France, and spread across the rest of Europe from the middle of the 18th century, remaining highly popular until the development of daguerreotypes and photography in the mid-19th century. They were usually intimate gifts given within the family, or by hopeful males in courtship, but some rulers, such as James I of England, gave large numbers as diplomatic or political gifts. They were especially likely to be painted when a family member was going to be absent for significant periods, whether a husband or son going to war or emigrating, or a daughter getting married.

The first miniaturists used watercolour to paint on stretched vellum, or (especially in England) on playing cards trimmed to the shape required. During the second half of the 17th century, vitreous enamel painted on copper became increasingly popular, especially in France. In the 18th century, miniatures were painted with watercolour on ivory, which had now become relatively cheap. As small in size as 40 mm × 30 mm, portrait miniatures were often fitted into lockets, inside watch-covers or pieces of jewelry so that they could be carried on the person. Others were framed with stands or hung on a wall, or fitted into snuff box covers

The advent of photography in the mid-19th century changed the demand aspects for miniature portraits with many miniaturists moving away from painting miniatures all together, although there have been some brief revivals of miniature painting from time to time. The rarity of such works from pre 20th century has led to in more recent times their collectability by many avid collectors.

Condition

Image has one tiny spot right hand side near corner otherwise in (Great Condition) Frame in (Great Condition) may have some minor scratching on frame plus usual wear marks from use and displaying consistent with age see photos as photos play an important role in description of condition Artwork will be Shipped in a Picture box made by us from Cardboard and Foam packaging to suit the size of your individual Artwork we will Ship your Artwork within 1-2 working days from sale send us a message so we can do combined postage where possible and safe to do so THIS may save you money if you buy more than one Artwork Please note that some Artwork cannot be combined because of delicate nature e.g. Delicate Glass fragile items

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Most of the artwork we sell are of an antique or vintage era and reflect this in condition they are not in new condition unless stipulated we have a scale we use of Excellent Condition: No visible flaws Chips scratches or wear – Great Condition: May have flaws Chips scratches and wear – Good Condition: Does have significant flaws Chips scratches and wear in as found condition

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TMC2312201UP

Postal package 21cm x 23cm x 9cm weight 600gm

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Most of the artwork we sell are of an antique or vintage era and reflect this in condition, they are not in new condition unless stipulated.

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