{"product_id":"antique-beethoven-hand-painted-portrait-miniature-on-ivory-wafer-1-12-scale","title":"Antique Beethoven Hand Painted Portrait Miniature on Ivory Wafer 1:12 Scale","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"1346\" data-start=\"417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"417\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eA striking and intellectual counterpart to traditional portrait miniatures, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eantique hand-painted portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven\u003c\/strong\u003e is rendered in delicate \u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"437\"\u003egouache on an exceptionally thin ivory wafer\u003c\/strong\u003e, capturing both the intensity and legacy of one of history’s most celebrated composers. Inspired by the iconic 1820 portrait by \u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eJoseph Karl Stieler\u003c\/strong\u003e, the likeness is unmistakable—his \u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eexpressive gaze\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"666\"\u003ewild graying hair\u003c\/strong\u003e, crisp \u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"690\"\u003ewhite collar\u003c\/strong\u003e, and vivid \u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"721\"\u003ered neckerchief\u003c\/strong\u003e all brought to life in miniature with remarkable precision. Signed \u003cstrong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e“HIL,”\u003c\/strong\u003e the piece carries the quiet presence of a true artisan hand. The wafer’s translucency adds depth and softness, while its format recalls a time when such portraits were cherished as \u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003elockets, brooches, or intimate keepsakes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Today, it lends a sense of culture and refinement when placed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eon a dollhouse writing desk, atop a piano, or displayed within a gentleman’s study\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1766\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1359\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1766\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAntique ivory wafer, gouache paint\u003cbr data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"1184\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale \u0026amp; Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:12 scale; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2 ⅛” tall x 1 ⅝” wide\u003cbr data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1236\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition\u003cbr data-end=\"1280\" data-start=\"1277\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eArtisan signed\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e“HIL”\u003cbr data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.magpieminiatures.com\/collections\/magpies-nest\/Magpie's-Nest\"\u003eMagpie's Nest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1793\" data-start=\"1768\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1796\" data-start=\"1793\"\u003eThis listing includes \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOOAK \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eantique hand-painted Beethoven portrait miniature on ivory wafer\u003c\/span\u003e Any additional styling accessories shown in photographs are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan Signed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52134629867794,"sku":null,"price":265.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2171\/2146\/files\/20260312_144920.jpg?v=1774189889","url":"https:\/\/www.magpieminiatures.com\/products\/antique-beethoven-hand-painted-portrait-miniature-on-ivory-wafer-1-12-scale","provider":"Magpie Miniatures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}