Vintage Rococo Style Portrait Miniature in Filigree Frame
Vintage Collectibles / Decorative Arts

Vintage Rococo Style Portrait Miniature in Filigree Frame

This item is a small, handheld decorative portrait miniature, likely dating from the mid-20th century, though it is designed in a 18th-century Rococo revival style. The central image features a seated woman with skin-toned porcelain-like complexion, wearing an elaborate white powdered wig and a ruffled white gown adorned with a pink rose at the décolletage. The portrait is housed in an ornate, cast metal frame with a dark antique bronze or brass-toned finish. The frame measures approximately 3 to 4 inches in height and 2.5 inches in width. It features intricate scrolling acanthus leaves, openwork filigree on the lateral sides, and a decorative crest at the top with a small suspension ring for wall mounting. The construction appears to be a composite or printed image under glass or thin acrylic rather than an original hand-painting on ivory or vellum, suggesting it was produced as a decorative boutique item or 'boudoir' art piece. Regarding condition, there is a visible patina and accumulated dust in the deep recesses of the metalwork, with minor surface wear consistent with age. No major chips or cracks are evident in the protective covering. The craftsmanship is of standard commercial quality for vintage home decor, mimicking high-value European miniatures from the late 1700s.

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $65.00

Basic Information

Category

Vintage Collectibles / Decorative Arts

Appraised On

December 28, 2025

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $65.00

Item Description

This item is a small, handheld decorative portrait miniature, likely dating from the mid-20th century, though it is designed in a 18th-century Rococo revival style. The central image features a seated woman with skin-toned porcelain-like complexion, wearing an elaborate white powdered wig and a ruffled white gown adorned with a pink rose at the décolletage. The portrait is housed in an ornate, cast metal frame with a dark antique bronze or brass-toned finish. The frame measures approximately 3 to 4 inches in height and 2.5 inches in width. It features intricate scrolling acanthus leaves, openwork filigree on the lateral sides, and a decorative crest at the top with a small suspension ring for wall mounting. The construction appears to be a composite or printed image under glass or thin acrylic rather than an original hand-painting on ivory or vellum, suggesting it was produced as a decorative boutique item or 'boudoir' art piece. Regarding condition, there is a visible patina and accumulated dust in the deep recesses of the metalwork, with minor surface wear consistent with age. No major chips or cracks are evident in the protective covering. The craftsmanship is of standard commercial quality for vintage home decor, mimicking high-value European miniatures from the late 1700s.

Get Your Items Appraised

Instant estimates of your treasures with AI-powered instant appraisals

Browse More Appraisals