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Auction House:
Davidson Auctions
Number of lots recorded:93
Lots with images:93
Prices available:93
Category:
Miniatures & Silhouettes
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** Two early unsigned miniature portraits, one of a gentleman, bears handwritten description verso 'A Member of the Lloyd Family, Thought by Isabel Lloyd to be her Paternal Grandparents Isabel Lloyd, Daughter of Capt. Charles Lloyd B.I. Navy and Isabel Myers… ***
*** Ottoman miniature portrait of Prince Sehzade Selim Suleyman 1860-1909). Depicted seated and in military uniform. 16.5 x 10.5 cm ***
*** Early miniature of nobleman, signature illegible, dated 1611. Handmade lignum vit' frame with horn retaining ring, oil on copper 7.5 x 5.5 cm (length) ***
*** Beaumont, John Thomas Barber (British 1774-1841) portrait of a gentleman, possibly the Duke of Wellington. Unmarked gold & blue enamel frame (2 chips to the enamel); lock of hair verso, embellished with gold sheaves (partially detached) & mounted onto… ***
*** After Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841) 'The Blind Fiddler,' 1806, miniature on ivory panel. In ebonised frame, 16 x 20 cm, (including frame) ***
*** De Courcy Jones, Helena G., portrait miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte. in ebonised oval frame. Inscribed verso 'Napoleon Bonaparte By H G Jones, Member of the Society of Miniature Painters. 10 x 9 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection Cleopatra Rochfort… ***
*** Georgian portrait miniature. 'Stephen Sloane Younger Son of Hans Sloane of Stoneham Co Hants,' painted by Francis Dickinson. Oval painting on ivory in gilt bronze classical frame. Name of sitter & artist written verso in ink. Watercolour Length 12 cm ***
*** Portrait miniature of Empress Elizabeth of Austria. in oval gilt frame. 9 x 7 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944); thence by descent - private collection NSW, ***
*** 19th century miniature painting, 'The standard Bearer,' after Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch 1558-1617), (9 x 7.5 cm, including. Frame) ***
*** Early miniature portrait. Bernado Dovizio Bibbiena, signed Tinio Valdi' 1629. Hand written label verso indicates: 'Cardinal Bernardo Dovizio da Bibbiena. Diplomatico... By Valdi after portrait by Raphael at Madrid.' Also another hand written label,… ***
*** Portrait miniature, 'Maria Josepha Archduchess of Modena.' oval portrait on ivory, in gilt bronze classical frame with tortoiseshell border. Paper label verso with sitter's name & title in ink. Watercolour. Length 16 cm ***
*** Three miniature watercolour portraits. Mrs Siddons; Madame Montessan; and Georgian woman. 6 x 5 cm (all approx.) ***
*** 19th century miniature portrait on ivory panel, young woman in white dress. In ornate gilt brass circular frame with swags. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Height 18 cm frame. Provenance: Mr Victor Newbold, Newcastle; thence by descent. ***
*** Victorian miniature portrait of a gentleman. Probably on ivory (not inspected out of frame), Nb: ivory export restrictions. 7 x 5.5 cm (oval) 14 x 12.5 cm (frame) ***
*** Three similar early ivory & tortoiseshell miniatures, including 'Mona Lisa.' Photographic portraits. 14 x 1 2 cm, 14 x 1 0 cm. (overall) &13 x 1 1 cm. (overall) ***
*** 18/19th century miniature painting on ivory of a fashionable young lady, unsigned. in brass oval frame with pierced rococo floral surmount, indecipherable name to vellum backing. 10 x 6.5 cm (frame) ***
*** Georgian pendant miniature, of a gentleman, with hair and seed pearls verso in Prince of Wales Feathers design. Initialled 'D' right hand side. Gold or gilt surround. 5 x 4 cm (Length) ***
*** De Courcy Jones, Helena G portrait miniature of field Marshal Lord Kitchener in dress uniform. in ebonised frame. Inscribed verso 'Lord Kitchener of Khartoum By H G Jones, Member of the Society of Miniature Painters. 9.5 x 8.5 cm (overall). Provenance:… ***
*** 19th century miniature painting on ivory, after Nicolas Lancret, 'The watering Party.' in gilt brass frame, Nb: ivory export restrictions. 16.5 x 13.5 cm frame ***
*** Two portrait miniatures. Portrait miniature 'Age of Innocence,' after Sir Joshua Reynolds 13 x 11 cm (overall); & portrait miniature of Lola Montez, signed middle right 'Merten.' in ivory laminated frame. 14 x 12 cm (overall) (Nb: export restricted).… ***
*** Miniature Portrait of Woman in Plumed Hat. Painted on porcelain lozenge, unsigned, glued to card mount in gilt leaf and floral chased frame, incomplete. 8.5 x 6.5 cm Image ***
*** 19th century miniature of an aristocratic woman in an ornate neo-classical brass frame ***
*** Beatrice Wainwright miniature. Portrait of a young boy. In Arts & Crafts frame. 9 x 6.5 cm ***
*** Miniature portrait of young woman on ivory panel, in oval gilt silver frame, dated 1903, London, Nb: ivory export restrictions. Height 11 cm frame. Provenance: Mr Victor Newbold, Newcastle; thence by descent. ***
*** Winterhalter pair of oval miniatures of an elegant women. in ivory mounted frame, oval 8.5 cm each ***
*** Miniature portrait. Profile view of 19th century gentleman painted on ivory. Unsigned 9 x 7 cm (oval) ***
*** Portrait miniature of Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington, after Sir Thomas Lawrence. Inscribed verso 'Lady Blessington' 8 x 6.5 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944); thence by descent - private collection NSW ***
*** 19th century miniature painting on ivory, depicting a travelling party stopping to refresh beside a well, in an ornate gilt brass frame. Nb: ivory export restrictions, 9 x 11.5 cm painting 19 x 19 cm frame ***
*** Miniature portrait of Madame du Barry on ivory panel, after Richard Cosway. In oval gilt brass frame with floral and leaf border. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Height 12 cm frame. Provenance: Mr Victor Newbold, Newcastle; thence by descent. ***
*** De Courcy Jones, Helena G portrait miniature of Queen Alexandra of Denmark. Inscribed verso 'Queen Alexandra at the Time of Her Marriage. . By Helena G Jones. .' Provenance: collection Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944); thence by descent - private… ***
*** Three framed portrait miniatures, including 18th century. Woman; signed illegible; and signed portraits of King Edward VII & Queen, on ivorex. Various ***
*** Early miniature portrait 'Mrs Siddons'. Signed. Early frame. 8.5 x 6.5 cm ***
*** Mogul miniature painting. Delicate painting of a lady standing under a tree. Gouache, ink and gilt 13.5 x 9.5 cm ***
*** Portrait miniature of Queen Victoria. in oval gilt frame. 9 x 7 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944); thence by descent - private collection NSW, ***
*** Portrait miniature of Monsieur Loulit. in oval gilt frame. 8.5 x 6 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944); thence by descent - private collection NSW, ***
*** Early 19th century miniature of a boy study of a young man. Handwritten verso 'Probably 1 of the Johnstones Who later Became Admiral as a boy (12-14yrs), Dressed as Able Seaman.' in original frame watercolour 11 x 9.5 cm (oval) ***
*** De Courcy Jones, Helena G portrait miniature of Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944), in profile facing right. Monogrammed lower right 'HCJ' 12 x 8.5 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944); thence by descent - private… ***
*** Portrait miniature of Queen Alexandra of Denmark. in Crown & ermine cape. 9 x 7.5 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944); thence by descent - private collection NSW, ***
*** Georgian miniature of flora Macdonald. Inscribed verso 'Flora Macdonald from painting by Robertson [?] taken when she was in London', 8.5 x 6.5 cm (image) 15 x 12.5 cm (overall) ***
*** Oval portrait miniature of young woman with a red necklace. Inscribed 'DMB After R(Ichard) Cosway.' 7 x 6 cm oval ***
*** English school miniature portrait. Gentleman in a red coat. Pencil and oil on ivory. 8.5 x 7 cm ***
*** Portrait miniature of a Distinguished gentleman in dress uniform. in oval gilt frame. 7.5 x 5.5 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944); thence by descent - private collection NSW, ***
*** Portrait miniature of Mrs Siddons' as Mrs Haller in the 'Stranger,' after Sir Thomas Lawrence. Inscribed verso 'Mrs Siddon' 13 x 11.5 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944); thence by descent - private collection NSW ***
*** Early portrait miniature of a lady. Likely English, 18th century. Estate late lily Mathieson. 8 x 6 cm ***
*** Attrib. Grimaldi, William (1751-1830) early handpainted miniature of a woman. In brass oval frame with ring attachment. Faded image. 9 x 8 cm ***
*** British school miniature portrait 'Imogen Isabella Twigsden Molesworth. Born 1857, 14th Sept. Married Rev. Richard Johnstone 26th July 1881. Died.' in original ornate oval frame decorated with grapes and leaves to top and bottom 14 x 11 cm (oval) ***
*** Early miniature portrait. Young woman. In hallmarked sterling silver frame (Birmingham 1915). Portrait possibly 18th century.Provenance: Purchased Christies sale 2-3-05. ***
*** European enamelled/cloisonne miniature. Woman in a yellow bodice. Oval on a copper base 6 x 4.5 cm ***
*** Miniature oval portrait. Lady in period costume, in ivory segmented frame. Watercolour 14.5 x 12.5 cm ***
*** 19th century portrait miniature on ivory. Oval 3/4 portrait of a young man in a pinchbeck frame. Frame with solder repairs and missing clasp pin. Height 8 cm, (total) ***
*** Portrait miniature of an unknown older lady with Powdered hair. in oval gilt frame. 8 x 7 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944); thence by descent - private collection NSW, ***
*** Victorian oval porcelain miniature. Painted with scene of Christ being removed from the cross. Framed in gilt with velvet hanger. 6 x 5.5 cm oval ***
*** Circa 19th century portrait miniature on ivory. Oval portrait of a young woman set within the cover of an ivory notebook. Height 10 cm, (total) ***
*** Three Georgian silhouette portraits. Two with oval domed glass, each in black lacquered frames. Gentleman in profile, facing right (frame with cracked lacquer); lady in profile facing left; & portrait of a lady in blue lace bonnet & collar. 11 x 9.5 cm,… ***
*** Pair Victorian silhouettes. Mr & Mrs W J Washbourne Esq. 13 x 11 cm & 12 x 10 cm ***
*** Miniature Painting on Porcelain of Madonna & Child. Italian signature to reverse. Presented in ornate pierced brass frame. Chip to base. 6 x 4.5 cm (image) Height 14 cm (overall) ***
*** Hallmarked sterling silver Miniature Prayer Book. Birmingham 1904. ***
*** Two miniatures. Portrait of young woman with rose; and Courtesans in a garden. Mid 20th century, both signed. Eight x 6.5 cm (each) ***
*** Edwardian portrait miniature on ivory. Oval 3/4 portrait of a young man in an open shirt. Height 13.5 cm, (total) ***
*** Two early miniatures. Hedwig Hona-Senft 1855-1923, portrait of an Elderly lady 10 x 7.5 cm; and Renard, young woman in fur stole 7.5 x 7.5 cm. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection,… ***
*** Ratel European Woman Miniature on Ivory Diameter 6.5 cm ***
*** Early miniature silhouette of a lady lady with feathered hat in profile, unsigned but attributed to John Miers. Hand written verso 'Mrs Buchanan of Ardack Co.Dunbarton. Above Was Sister to Mrs Walter (?) of P......' in original frame ink 8.5 x 6 cm (oval) ***
*** Handpainted miniature in brooch setting. G.H brass frame (wear). Painting has some scratches.5 x 4 cm (oval) ***
*** Miniature portrait on ivory after Botticelli's Venus. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, height 7.5 cm (oval) ***
*** Early miniature portrait young man. Signed. Watercolour. 8 x 6.5 cm ***
*** Early miniature portrait. Lady in red gown. Signed. Early frame. Watercolour. 7.5 x 6 cm ***
*** Portrait miniature. Red-hooded young woman in profile. Oil on card 9 x 6 cm ***
*** Bone and mother of pearl Framed Miniature of a Woman in Yellow Dress. Frame missing some veneer. 9.5 x 7.5 cm ***
*** Miniature portrait. Signed 'M. Pefil.' on ivory. Nb: export ivory restrictions. 27 x 23 cm including. Frame ***
*** Two various oval miniatures. Mozart and Liszt. Both on ivory type segmented frames. Height 4 and 6 cm ***
*** 20th century marquetry framed miniature of a young woman, 15 x 12 cm (Overall) ***
*** Early miniature portrait. Gentleman. Possible 18th century Provenance: Purchased Christies sale 2-3-05. Height 5 cm, (oval) ***
*** Portrait miniature of an unknown woman in a red Chapeau. in ivory laminated frame. Nb: export restricted. 12 x 10 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944); thence by descent - private collection NSW, ***
*** Portrait miniature of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, after Thomas Gainsborough. in ivory laminated frame. Nb: export restricted. 14.5 x 12 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection Cleopatra Rochfort Daunt (1860-1944); thence by descent - private… ***
*** Four portrait miniatures. Field Marshal Sir George white in dress uniform (damaged) (8.5 x 6.5 cm); portrait of an unknown woman in a feathered bonnet, monogrammed lower left (7.5 x 6 cm); portrait of an unknown woman in black lacquered frame, illeg.… ***
*** Miniature portrait on ivory. John Brown Watt, Mlc (1826-1897), Nb: export restricted. 7 x 5.5 cm ***
*** Miniature of a lady in pink bonnet. Pierced gilt, & ivory frame. 12.5 x 11 cm (overall) ***
*** After Gros, Antoine-Jean Napoleon & Josephine. 20th century Miniatures on ivory (2) 8.5 x 6.5 cm (each) ***
*** Victorian miniature. Young lady on ivory. Gilt brass frame. Diameter 6.5 cm ***
*** Early Handpainted Miniature of a Woman in White Dress in a Brass Oblong Frame. Unsigned. watercolour and Gouache 10 x 5.5 cm ***
*** Miniature Portrait George III' 6 x 5 cm ***
*** Miniature portrait of a young woman. Three quarter profile facing left, monogrammed 'W V'. Seven x 5 cm ***
*** Four various framed miniatures, early 20th century, 'The last Supper' & 'Our Saviour,' after Da Vinci; 'Saint Barbara,' after Raffaello; & a portrait of a young woman, signed 'Katz.', frames approx. 16 x 13 cm (each). Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney. ***
*** Portrait miniature of Beethoven in ebonised frame. 8 x 6.50 cm ***
*** Painted ivory miniature of a Society lady. 5 x 4 cm (Length) ***
*** Hand Painted Gilt Framed Miniature of a Young Woman Oval 8 cm ***
*** Miniature portrait. Signed 'Ruby' mounted in oval gilt frame. 14 x 13 cm (oval frame) ***
*** Victorian miniature sepia portrait, matron in lace bonnet and collar, painted on ivory panel, in gilt metal oval frame. Nb: ivory export restrictions. 7 x 6 cm frame, Provenance: Estate late Margot D Staples, Sydney ***
*** Victorian miniature sepia portrait. Matron in lace bonnet and collar, painted on ivory panel, in gilt metal oval frame. Nb: ivory export restrictions, 7 x 6 cm frame). Provenance: Estate late Margot D Staples, Sydney. ***
*** Framed miniature portrait of lady. Signature indistinct. Watercolour. 8 x 6.5 cm ***
*** Three various miniature portraits. Mozart; Mozart's bride; & woman in prayer. All oval shaped with faux ivory frames. Depth 5 cm (average) ***
*** Wood Framed Miniature of European Man Diameter 3.5 cm Coloured Engraving ***
*** Early French school miniature. Chateau. Unsigned. Original frame. Oil 6 x 8 cm ***