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Portraits and silhouettes of historical figures, including children and adults, framed in decorative styles from the 18th to 19th centuries.

Willem V, 1748-1806, Prince of Orange-Nassau, Anonymous, c. 1780, Portrait miniature
Willem V, 1748-1806, Prince of Orange-Nassau, Anonymous, c. 1780, Portrait miniature
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Plate c 1790 England. Creamware .Grzegorz Branicki as a child (1783-1843); 1790 (1790-00-00-1790-00-00);Potocki, Andrzej Stefan (1920-1995) - collections, aristocracy, boys, trees, children, flowers, Polish miniatures, gardens, portraits, portraits en face, rosesEscutcheon (Germany); wood, carved, painted, gildedCloak Pin 1750-1800. Cloak Pin 2086Portrait of an unknown young man, Anonymous, 1855 - 1900 photograph iron (metal). glass. cardboard. paper. cloth. plush ferrotyping historical persons. youth, adolescentPendant, weapon -shaped, with monogram and two portraits of unknown men, Anonymous, 1880 - 1910 pendant (jewelry). photograph metal. glass. paper. baryta paper albumen print anonymous historical person portrayedPlate; Creil-Montereau, Stone, Coquerel et LEGROS d'Inizy (open 1808-1818); 1808-1818 (1850-00-00-1850-00-00);Crew of Twenty-one Workmen Posing With Tools Outdoors. Artist: Unknown (American). Dimensions: Image: 6.5 x 5.3 cm (2 9/16 x 2 1/16 in.)Mat: 8.2 x 7 cm (3 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.)Case: 1.1 x 9.2 x 7.9 cm (7/16 x 3 5/8 x 3 1/8 in.). Date: 1860s-80s. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Portrait of a Man with a Saddle; American; 1850-1854; Daguerreotype, hand-colored;Plastic from the scenes Battle in the silver frame; Hardwald, Salomon (Fl. Ca 1700-Ca 1750), XVII century and 1752 (1752-00-00-1752-00-00);Medallion with the portrait of Jozef II, emperor of Austria, Fürstenberg, c. 1770 - c. 1780 Porcelain medallion, painted on the biscuit in blue and gold. The medallion shows in relief the portrait of Joseph II, emperor of Austria with the inscription 'Iersosepvsii.d.g.roman.imper.'. Marked on the back with the F. Fürstenberg porcelain. gold (metal) painting / gilding / vitrification Austria Porcelain medallion, painted on the biscuit in blue and gold. The medallion shows in relief the portrait of Joseph II, emperor of Austria with the inscription 'Iersosepvsii.d.g.roman.imper.'. Marked on the back with the F. Fürstenberg porcelain. gold (metal) painting / gilding / vitrification AustriaMedal 1789 () Possibly Henry Harris. Medal 6865Untitled (Locket) Made 1839-1860 Unknown Place. Daguerreotype . UnknownCloak Pin. Dimensions: 1 13/16 x 1 3/8 in. (4.6 x 3.5 cm). Date: 1750-1800. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.George III. Culture: British. Dimensions: Visible cameo: 22.7 x 17.5 mm;Overall: 1 x 1 x 7/8 in. (2.6 x 2.6 x 2.3 cm). Date: ca. 1820.Apparently made as a memorial, this cameo captures George III (r. 1760-1820) in old age, pink, roly-poly and bug-eyed but occupying the field with tremendous authority, much as in the coins designed by Benedetto Pistrucci, which it emulates. Pistrucci's prowess in modeling and carving (abundantly evident in 2003.431, 2007.30, and 40.20.49) gained him a post at the Royal Mint in London in 1816, soon after he emigrated to England, and he became chief medalist there in 1828. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Sir Isaac Newton, Gottfried Eichler, 1687 - 1757 locket One -sided medallion in brass ring rear glass on bearing eye and carrying ring. Front: breastpiece man to the right inside. Reverse: label with inscription. Berlin gypsum. brass (alloy). glass castingHendrik Danielsz. Hooft, mayor of Amsterdam, Anonymous, 1787 - 1794 One -sided silver oval carrying sign with cable border on wing eye. Front: breastpiece man. Reverse: Blanco; Two more nails are visible on the downside, with which the front and downside are attached to each other Netherlands silver (metal) soldering AmsterdamSnuff Box. James Scouler; English, 1741-1812. Date: 1818-1819. Dimensions: 2.3 x 7.8 x 5.2 cm (7/8 x 3 1/16 x 2 1/16 in.). Gold and enamels. Origin: London. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Portrait of a Seated Baby. Unknown maker, AmericanPortrait of an unknown man with hat, possibly Spanish, Anonymous, 1900 - 1940 locket. photograph metal. baryta paper gelatin silver print historical persons. head-gear: hatUntitled (Group Portrait of People in a Park) Made 1870 United States. Tintype . Unknown MakerYoung Woman Wearing Lace Collar and Brooch 1850s Attributed to Southworth and Hawes. Young Woman Wearing Lace Collar and Brooch. Attributed to Albert Sands Southworth (American, West Fairlee, Vermont 1811-1894 Charlestown, Massachusetts). 1850s. Daguerreotype. PhotographsPortrait of a man with beard, anonymous, 1855 - 1900 photograph England iron (metal). cardboard. paper ferrotyping historical persons. beardYoung Woman Seated Next to a Table with Elbow Resting on a Book 1840s Unknown. Young Woman Seated Next to a Table with Elbow Resting on a Book. Unknown (American). 1840s. Daguerreotype with applied color. PhotographsOlder Man Wearing Top Hat and Coat 1850s Unknown. Older Man Wearing Top Hat and Coat. Unknown (American). 1850s. Daguerreotype with applied color. PhotographsTrees, Anonymous, 1900 - 1930 photograph This photo is part of an album. photographic support treesBox and photo portrait of boy, Portrait of a boy in cavalier costume, Yee Cheong, ca. 1870Portrait of Erasmus Darwin Foote Thomas Seir Cummings (American, born England, 1804-1894). Portrait of Erasmus Darwin Foote, ca. 1832-1833. Watercolor on ivory portrait in brass locket with glass lenses on both sides, Image (sight): 2 9/16 x 2 1/16 in. (6.5 x 5.2 cm). American Art ca. 1832-1833Naked child (putto) sitting on a tree trunk; 1800 (1800-00-00-1800-00-00);Hesja (Germany), Hessen und Bei Rhein, Ernst Ludwig (Grossherzog - 1868-1937) - collections, antique, boys, trees, children, foreign miniaturesDemosthenes, Greek orator, Gottfried Eichler, 1687 - 1757 locket One -sided plaster medallion in brass ring rear glass on wear and carrying ring. Front: breastpiece man to the left. Reverse: label with inscription. Berlin gypsum. brass (alloy). glass casting GreecePortrait of two unknown young men, Anonymous, c. 1855 - c. 1870 photograph. frame glass. metal. velvet (fabric weave). wood (plant material) ambrotype historical persons. adult man (+ two persons). head-gear: hatNapoleon I Bonaparte, Emperor of the French. One-sided medallion in brass ring rear glass to wear eye and carrying ring. Front: breastpiece man with laurel wreath to the left inscription. Reverse: Label with inscription.Augusta van Wales, wife of Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand Erfprins by Braunschweig-Lüneburg. Medallion with a portrait to the right of Augusta, wife of Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand Erfprins by Braunschweig-Lüneburg. Around the inscription: avg.fried.lvd.pr.haer.brvnsv. & LVN. Signed f in blue.Medallion portrait, possibly from Princess Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina van Prussen (1751-1820). .Disk late 18th century. Disk. late 18th century. Gold with enamel. Attributed to Iran. JewelryCity of Utrecht, monogrammist GGVV (Possible), c. 1825 - c. 1875 unilateral insignia, consisting of crowned, enamelled coat of arms within Eikekrans Utrecht silver (metal). striking (metalworking) UtrechtGrover Cleveland Presidential CampaignBandanna. Subject: Grover Cleveland, American, 1837-1908Schenkpiring in memory of Gustaaf Willem and Magdalena Ursula Stein van Gollenesse., Anonymous, 1739 plate (dishes) Sculpted leaf with acanthus voluten twisted on the profiled edge 4. In the middle of the flat a wreath with a crown above it. Central, within Krans, the inscription. India silver (metal) striking (metalworking) / engraving Kochiportrait of a woman seated in the 'Gurney chair', 1852-1858, Jeremiah Gurney, American, 1812 - 1895, 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (10.8 x 8.26 cm) (image)4 11/16 x 3 3/4 x 13/16 in. (11.91 x 9.53 x 2.06 cm) (mount), Daguerreotype (1/4 plate), United States, 19th centuryEarrings 18th century French. Earrings 101491Plaque 1776-1830. Plaque 1106Lady of the period of Henry III 19th century French. Lady of the period of Henry III. French. 19th century. Wax. Sculpture-MiniatureCameo Pendant Brooch 1855-1880 Italy. Hardstone and gold .Medallion with Augustus. Wedgwood Manufactory; England, founded 1759. Date: 1775-1799. Dimensions: 5.9 × 5.1 × 0.8 cm (2 5/16 × 2 × 5/16 in.). Stoneware (jasperware). Origin: Burslem. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Hannah Rohr Tuffs 1872 Augustus Saint-Gaudens American During Saint-Gaudenss years as a cameo cutters apprentice, he helped his employer meet the demand for carved shell broaches, bracelets, and other wearable keepsakes. His portrait of New York attorney John Tuffs (1990.78.1a,b) is believed to be his earliest surviving work. More than ten years after ordering the portrait of her husband, Hannah Rohr Tuffs (1829-1905) commissioned her pendant cameo when visiting Rome with her sister. By this time Saint-Gaudens established as a professional sculptor, cutting cameos for additional income. He expertly rendered her features in sharp profile. Her attire reflects a prim simplicity, but the elaborate hairstyle imparts an elegant touch. The pair is housed in original velvet-lined leather cases.. Hannah Rohr Tuffs 13409Wilhelmina van Prussen. Oval medallion, liver-colored, on which, in white, breastpiece of woman and profile to the right. Woman lit the hair loose with a strand on shoulder. She is locked up with pin. Medallion simple list inlaid diagonally. Downside: two holes above each other; Brand; White in color.Portrait of an unknown woman, Christoffel, 1850 photograph. frame copper (metal). glass. wood (plant material) historical persons. adult womanA trade card depicting a girl's face framed by a tambourine and flowers.. Trade cards. 1876 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Girls, TambourinesPortrait of an unknown old woman with hat, London, 1855 - 1900 photograph iron (metal). cardboard ferrotyping historical persons - BB - woman. old man. head-gear: capPortrait of a man from the Bentinck family, Anonymous, c. 1800 miniature (painting) Portrait of a man from the Bentinck family. Bust, praised, in uniform. Part of the portrait miniatures collection. Northern Netherlands parchment (animal material). ivory. glass. textile materials. cardboard historical personsSouvenir 1773-74 Possibly by Henri Jean Douté In eighteenth-century Europe, Paris led the production of high-quality luxury goods. Parisian goldsmiths made a wide range of small, personal articles such as snuffboxes; étuis to hold sealing wax, tweezers, or utensils for sewing; souvenirs, which contained thin ivory tablets for note taking; and shuttles for knotting lace. Gold snuffboxes and boxes decorated with portrait miniatures were prized and frequently given as royal gifts, often to ambassadors or members of the court in lieu of cash payments for their services. Coveted and admired, these boxes were produced from a variety of materials. The best were skillfully made of gold and embellished with diamonds, enameled decoration, lacquer, and other luxurious materials. By the middle of the century, the taking of snuff had become an entrenched social ritual, and the snuffbox, too, had become an important social prop. Snuffboxes were considered highly fashionable accessories, with some meMedallion late 18th century probably British. Medallion. probably British. late 18th century. Glass paste. GlassWilhelm and Hessen-Kassel (1743-1821); 1800-1821 (1785-00-00-1785-00-00);Foreign miniatures, uniforms, men, orders, men's portraits, soldiersWatch with a portrait of Nicholas I, czar of Russia (r. 1825-55) probably ca. 1850-55 Watchmaker: Firm of Perret & Cie. Watch with a portrait of Nicholas I, czar of Russia (r. 1825-55) 207362Watch Patek & Cie.Portrait of an unknown young woman, 1841 - 1847 photograph Daguerreotypie in cassette. London historical persons not known by name - BB - womanStoneintaglio, 1st century B.C., Sardonyx (jasper), 1.02 × 0.6 × 1.56 cm (3/8 × 1/4 × 5/8in.), Yale-French Excavations atDura-Europos, Excavated in Dura-Europos, Syria, Syrian,Dura-Europos, Greco-Roman orParthian, JewelryAlexander Pope (1688-1744) early 19th century William Brown British. Alexander Pope (1688-1744) 198590Souvenir with portrait of a man 1775-76 Possibly by Thomas-François Merlin In eighteenth-century Europe, Paris led the production of high-quality luxury goods. Parisian goldsmiths made a wide range of small, personal articles such as snuffboxes; étuis to hold sealing wax, tweezers, or utensils for sewing; souvenirs, which contained thin ivory tablets for note taking; and shuttles for knotting lace. Gold snuffboxes and boxes decorated with portrait miniatures were prized and frequently given as royal gifts, often to ambassadors or members of the court in lieu of cash payments for their services. Coveted and admired, these boxes were produced from a variety of materials. The best were skillfully made of gold and embellished with diamonds, enameled decoration, lacquer, and other luxurious materials. By the middle of the century, the taking of snuff had become an entrenched social ritual, and the snuffbox, too, had become an important social prop. Snuffboxes were considered highly fashionaAmbrotype - Portrait of an unidentified woman, 1850-1870Planets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.A circle of friends around William Andres Kruß (1829-1909), v. l. n. R.: Edmund Johann Kruß, Eduard Ruch, William Andres Kruß, Govert Grohmann, Ad. Martiensen, Aug. 6, 1855..Bewhiskered Man in Hat and Plaid Vest. Artist: Unknown (American). Dimensions: Image: 6.6 x 5.5 cm (2 5/8 x 2 3/16 in.)Plate: 8.3 x 7 cm (3 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.)Case: 1.6 x 9.4 x 8.1 cm (5/8 x 3 11/16 x 3 3/16 in.). Date: 1850s. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Portrait of an unknown old woman with hat, anonymous, c. 1861 photograph glass. metal. velvet (fabric weave). wood (plant material) ambrotype historical persons - BB - woman. old woman. head-gear: capPortrait of six men sitting in a library or laboratory environment, captured using daguerreotype process around 1845, showing figures, attire, and interior setting.Alexander von Humboldt, Gottfried Eichler, 1687 - 1757 locket One -sided medallion in brass ring rear glass on bearing eye and carrying ring. Front: breastpiece man to the right inside. Reverse: label with inscription. Berlin gypsum. brass (alloy). glass castingPortrait of a man from the Bentinck family. Portrait of a man from the Bentinck family. Bust, considerable, in uniform. Part of the portrait miniaturen collection.Young Man with Curled Hair 1850s Unknown. Young Man with Curled Hair 291795Portrait of a sitting unknown man, Anonymous, 1855 - 1870 photograph. brooch glass. metal ambrotype historical persons. sitting figurePortrait of a Little Girl in Winter Clothes. Unknown maker, AmericanAmerican 19th Century, George E Lane, Jr, c 1855 George E. Lane, Jr.Grenville Kane late 1850s Mathew B. Brady American. Grenville Kane 282053Portrait of an unknown woman, anonymous, c. 1855 - c. 1870 photograph. union case glass. metal. velvet (fabric weave). ambrotype historical persons not known by name - BB - womanUntitled Made 1839-1860 United States. Daguerreotype . UnknownPhoto Frame, from the Hôtel Guimard Photo Frame; Designed by Hector Guimard ((French, 1867-1942)); Founded by Paul Philippon (French, active 1893 - 1919); France; bronze, gold, plate glassBox with portrait of Jean Paul Marat late 18th century French. Box with portrait of Jean Paul Marat. French. late 18th century. Verre églomisé, pasteboard. Glass-PaintedPrice medal National and international competition of the mutual Amsterdam screen course, achieved by the association of non -commissioned officers of the militia in Amsterdam, second column price for screens on the gun, Anonymous, 1891 award medal Silver medal covered by a royal crown with eye and ring. penning: silver (metal)Portrait of an unknown man with beard, Anonymous, 1851 - 1900 locket. photograph Portrait of an unknown man in a wooden pendant in the shape of a note. paper. wood (plant material). glass albumen print historical persons. adult man. beardCloak Pin. Dimensions: 1 13/16 x 1 3/8 in. (4.6 x 3.5 cm). Date: 1750-1800. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Paper Weight. Dimensions: Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm). Date: 1800-1883. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Carpenter with Saw, Hammer, and Jointer. Artist: Unknown (American). Dimensions: Image: 7.9 x 4.8 cm (3 1/8 x 1 7/8 in.)Plate: 9.8 x 6.7 cm (3 7/8 x 2 5/8 in.). Date: 1860s-70s. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Explanatory Pendant with portraits of a woman, Anonymous.Marquis De La Fayette. Medallion with the portrait and profile of the Marquis de la Fayette with a double l in gold. The medallion is made of biscuit with glazed and gold-plated edge.Watch, with a portrait of Alexander II, czar of Russia (r. 1855-81) ca. 1860-70 Swiss, probably Fleurier. Watch, with a portrait of Alexander II, czar of Russia (r. 1855-81). Swiss, probably Fleurier. ca. 1860-70. Case of gold and enamel; jeweled movement, with Chinese duplex escapement. HorologyPortrait of an unknown man in maritime uniform, anonymous, c. 1840 - c. 1860 photograph. frame copper (metal). glass. wood (plant material) historical persons. adult man. (military) uniformsPurse (France); silk, leather, wool, canvasMedal. Dimensions: Diam. 2 in. (5.1 cm). Date: 1800-30. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Ribbon of light blue satin, on which an oval portrait of Alexander, emperor of all Russians, with the caption: 'L. Portman Sculps. ', Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, c. 1795 - c. 1805 Ribbon of light blue satin, on which an oval portrait of Alexander, emperor of all Russians, with the caption: 'L. Portman Sculps. ' Presentation: Bust to the left, with Empire Haircut; Short and with slightly curly pony. A high collar in lighter color than the skirt, black corner cloth. On the chest an order sign of the Andreas Order with an eight -pointed star. Diagonally over his right shoulder an order tint. The oval is pressed in the length of the ribbon. Netherlands lint: silk. portret: printing ink Ribbon of light blue satin, on which an oval portrait of Alexander, emperor of all Russians, with the caption: 'L. Portman Sculps. ' Presentation: Bust to the left, with Empire Haircut; Short and with slightly curly pony. A high collar in lighter color than the skirt, black corner cloth. On the chest an order sScarf, England's Hope; England; silkPortrait of an unknown man, Anonymous, 1860 - 1870 photograph. brooch metal. glass. human hair ambrotype historical personsPortrait of an unknown man with a top hat, anonymous, c. 1855 - c. 1870 photograph glass. metal. velvet (fabric weave). wood (plant material) ambrotype historical persons. sitting figure. head-gear: top hatPortrait of a Baby Attributed to Mrs. Moses B. Russell (Clarissa Peters) American. Portrait of a Baby 15180Charles X "Roi de France" Plate; France; glazed earthenware; 3.2 x 24 cm (1 1/4 x 9 7/16 in.); Bequest of Jane M. Epstine; 2006-20-59Portrait of an unknown mother and child, Anonymous, c. 1855 - c. 1870 photograph. frame glass. wood (plant material). paper. metal ambrotype mother and baby or young child. historical persons not known by name - BB - womanDrawing, Design for a Candelabrum.; France; pencil, ink, watercolor, tempera colors on tracing paper; Sheet: 43.7 x 28.1 cm (17 3/16 x 11 1/16 in.)Statuette. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 31.2 x 23.8 cm (12 5/16 x 9 3/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Yolande Delasser.Box ca. 1770-90 French. Box. French. ca. 1770-90. Tortoiseshell, goldBox early 19th century probably British, South Staffordshire. Box. probably British, South Staffordshire. early 19th century. Enamel on copper. Enamels-PaintedBox: Admiral Lord St. Vincent. South Staffordshire, England. Date: 1805-1815. Dimensions: 2.7 x 3.5 x 4.9 cm (1 1/16 x 1 3/8 x 1 15/16 in.). Polychrome enamel on copper with metal mounts. Origin: South Staffordshire. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Portrait of a woman. Portrait of a woman. Bust, looked at. On the head a large bonnet of mesh or tulle. Part of the portrait miniaturen collection.