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Miniature portrait by Walter Stephens Lethbridge of an elegant Regency lady relaxing on a terrace

With her arm resting on the back of her chair, this young lady is looking very relaxed as she sits for her portrait on a terrace that…

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Portrait Miniatures

Silhouettes

Portraits

Gallimaufry

Small Portraits of Character

Wigs on the Green specialises in fine portrait miniatures, silhouettes, small portraits, and provincial art, predominantly from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Our portraits are selected for their historical interest and character. They are not only by listed artists but also those who painted and drew for their own entertainment and pleasure - true to life portraits, with real character and, often, a pretty face!

New Arrivals

Watercolour portrait of a gentleman painted by John Smart Junior, signed and dated 1808

Self-Assured Gentleman

John Smart, Junior

£2,500

Profile portrait miniature of a young lady in a fur-trimmed purple surcoat

The Purple Surcoat

Circa 1805-15

£650

Allegorial miniature attributed to Samuel Shelley

Allegory of Love

Samuel Shelley, attrib.

Sold

Miniature portrait of a lady by Thomas Hazlehurst

Pearls and Lace

Thomas Hazlehurst

£925

Miniature portrait of a young midshipman, Captain Henry John Peachey painted by Mary Byrne

Capt. Henry Peachey

Mary Byrne (1776-1845)

£1,100

Miniature portrait of a girl painted by Nicholas Freese

Spotted Muslin

Nicholas Freese

£950

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