Miniatures Can Bring Major Prices
Miniature portrait of woman in white dress, watercolor on ivory, oval pendant frame, gilt monogram “MJ” on the back, compartment holds braided hair, (later pin fitting), Horace Hone, Ireland, c.1756–1825, 2 3/4 in., $1,731.
Miniatures have delighted collectors for centuries. Small objects can hang on a wall, be showcased on a desk or shelf or carry pictures of loved ones in jewelry or a pocket. Bonhams recently hosted an auction of more than 200 small items, all of which would fit in the palm of a hand. Miniatures were […]