Why You’ll Love It
Soft, romantic, and quietly luminous, this antique hand-painted portrait miniature captures the elegance of the Regency era in delicate gouache on an exceptionally thin ivory wafer. The subject—after Sir Henry Raeburn’s portrait of Anne Neale Tucker Lauzun—is rendered in a flowing white dress with airy, translucent folds, set against a moody pastoral landscape that gently fades into the background. Her softly styled hair and serene expression evoke the refined grace of early 19th-century portraiture, while the wafer’s remarkable thinness lends a subtle glow and fragility that speaks to its age. Once intended for jewelry or intimate keepsake use, this miniature now offers a poetic presence within the dollhouse—perfect for a bedside table, a writing desk, or displayed in a miniature frame within a lady’s sitting room.
Details
Materials: Antique ivory wafer, gouache paint
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1 ¼” tall x ⅞” wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Artisan, unsigned
Collection: Magpie's Nest
Please Note:
This listing includes OOAK antique hand-painted portrait miniature on ivory wafer. Any additional styling accessories shown in photographs are not included.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
