Victorian Portrait Compact with Painted Silk...

Updated August 23, 2026

Lot number41
Estimate200.00 - 500.00 USD
CategoryAntiques & Furniture
AuctionFine Art & Collectibles Auction: Timeless Treasures
DateSeptember 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
Auction houseMiami Auctions and Appraisal LLC
LocationMiami, Florida

Miniature. This is an oval-shaped Victorian-era compact, likely made of silver or silver-plated metal, featuring an ornate border with scrollwork and foliate motifs. The lid contains a painted portrait of a woman on silk fabric, rendered in a style reminiscent of Rococo or late Baroque portraiture. The portrait shows signs of age and wear, with a visible weave pattern. The overall aesthetic suggests a piece of personal adornment from the late 19th or early 20th century, intended for carrying cosmetics or as a decorative keepsake. The presence of a silk-painted miniature portrait differentiates it from items with printed images or lithographs.

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