A 19th century painted portrait miniature upon oval ivory panel, head and shoulder study of a distinguished aged male, in yellow metal glazed pendant study mount, with vacant memorial panel verso, 2.5 x 2 (6.5cm x 5cm), together with an early 20th century painted portrait miniature upon ivory panel, depicting a young child resting against the back of an upholstered chair and a 19th century painted portrait miniature upon oval ivory panel, head and shoulder study of a young lady wearing a white lace edged dress. (3).

The first example, dirty, some areas rubbed, some paint losses, some marks. Believed to be painted upon ivory but image is sealed within frame and cannot be removed to check. The second example, colours and detail faded. Some losses to paint around edges, some rubbing and frame with damage and faults. The third example, sold without known provenance and guarantee, paper may be a later association.Believed to be upon an ivory panel, but frame is sealed and can not be checked. Picture has rubbing to edges, some paint loss, and frame now glazed in plastic.