19th Century Miniature Watercolour Portrait in Oval Ebonised Frame

A charming 19th century watercolour miniature, delicately painted and presented in its original oval ebonised frame. The portrait depicts a young woman in a vivid blue dress with lace collar and gold brooch detail, her hair neatly parted and styled in the fashion of the period.

The painterly technique is soft yet precise, with delicate attention paid to the sitter’s features and attire. Framed with a decorative brass mount and acorn-style hanger, the overall presentation is elegant, compact, and full of antique character.

There is a timeworn beauty to this piece, the warmth of the watercolour tones, the gentle aging to the wooden frame, and the romantic sense of an untold story. Whether propped on a bookshelf or hung among a gallery wall of curiosities, it brings a sense of history and charm in a small but confident scale.

Perfect for collectors of portrait miniatures, Georgian to Victorian period pieces, or those looking to add detail and intrigue to a layered interior.

Measurements
14.5 cm high x 12.5 cm wide including frame

Material
Watercolour on paper, framed under convex glass in an oval ebonised wooden frame with brass mount

Mark
Unsigned, c.19th century

Condition
Good antique condition. Some age related wear to the frame and mount, including small areas of surface loss, minor marks, and signs of handling in keeping with age. The watercolour remains bright.