Miniature Portrait of a Lady with Roses | Signed N. Kimsky | Circa 1850–1880

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Miniature 19th-century portrait painting of a young woman in red embroidered attire with a lace mantilla, holding two yellow roses, signed “Kimsky,” framed in oval ebonized wood with brass bezel.
Miniature 19th-century portrait painting of a young woman in red embroidered attire with a lace mantilla, holding two yellow roses, signed “Kimsky,” framed in oval ebonized wood with brass bezel.
Miniature 19th-century portrait painting of a young woman in red embroidered attire with a lace mantilla, holding two yellow roses, signed “Kimsky,” framed in oval ebonized wood with brass bezel.
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  • Miniature 19th-century portrait painting of a young woman in red embroidered attire with a lace mantilla, holding two yellow roses, signed “Kimsky,” framed in oval ebonized wood with brass bezel.
  • Miniature 19th-century portrait painting of a young woman in red embroidered attire with a lace mantilla, holding two yellow roses, signed “Kimsky,” framed in oval ebonized wood with brass bezel.
  • Miniature 19th-century portrait painting of a young woman in red embroidered attire with a lace mantilla, holding two yellow roses, signed “Kimsky,” framed in oval ebonized wood with brass bezel.
  • 748603
  • 748603
  • 748603
Miniature 19th-century portrait painting of a young woman in red embroidered attire with a lace mantilla, holding two yellow roses, signed “Kimsky,” framed in oval ebonized wood with brass bezel.
Miniature 19th-century portrait painting of a young woman in red embroidered attire with a lace mantilla, holding two yellow roses, signed “Kimsky,” framed in oval ebonized wood with brass bezel.
Miniature 19th-century portrait painting of a young woman in red embroidered attire with a lace mantilla, holding two yellow roses, signed “Kimsky,” framed in oval ebonized wood with brass bezel.
748603
748603
748603

Miniature Portrait of a Lady with Roses | Signed N. Kimsky | Circa 1850–1880

Description
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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Continental Europe (likely Germany or Austria)
Material: Gouache on ivory or wafer (miniature) in ebonized wooden frame
Period: Mid to late 19th century (circa 1850–1880)

Description
This is an exquisitely detailed miniature portrait painting of a young woman in richly embroidered red attire, delicately holding two yellow roses. She is adorned with a white lace mantilla and jewelry, painted with meticulous precision. The portrait is set within an oval brass fillet and mounted on an ebonized wooden frame with a concave oval surround. The work bears the signature “A. Kimsky” or possibly “N. Kimsky” at the lower right, delicately painted in white. While the name does not correspond with any immediately recognized academic painters, it is consistent with Central European miniature portraiture traditions of the 19th century. The quality suggests it may have been a commissioned likeness for a member of the bourgeoisie or nobility.

Features

- Finely painted miniature portrait with rich coloration

- Original oval ebonized wooden frame

- Brass-trimmed inner portrait bezel

- Signed at lower right: “N. Kimsky” or “A. Kimsky”

- Intricately rendered textile and lace detail

- Period handwritten notes on reverse (possibly German)

Cultural Significance
Miniature portraits like this were popular personal keepsakes in the 18th and 19th centuries, often given as tokens of affection or remembrance. They reflect not only the fashion and social conventions of the time but also the intimate scale of portraiture prior to the rise of photography.

Condition
Very good condition with minor wear to the surface of the wooden frame and light abrasions at the upper curve of the glass. The painting itself remains vivid and intact. Back paper label shows age-related damage, foxing, and losses but retains legible period handwriting.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 4.2 in

Age
Circa 1850–1880

Provenance
The reverse features handwritten ink script on aged paper, possibly German. Legible details include “bei Linz” (indicating a connection to Linz, Austria), the surname “Köhler,” and numerical references possibly linked to estate cataloguing or pricing. A faint line may reference “18 Juni 1874,” potentially indicating a date of ownership or recording.

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Continental Europe (likely Germany or Austria)
Material: Gouache on ivory or wafer (miniature) in ebonized wooden frame
Period: Mid to late 19th century (circa 1850–1880)

Description
This is an exquisitely detailed miniature portrait painting of a young woman in richly embroidered red attire, delicately holding two yellow roses. She is adorned with a white lace mantilla and jewelry, painted with meticulous precision. The portrait is set within an oval brass fillet and mounted on an ebonized wooden frame with a concave oval surround. The work bears the signature “A. Kimsky” or possibly “N. Kimsky” at the lower right, delicately painted in white. While the name does not correspond with any immediately recognized academic painters, it is consistent with Central European miniature portraiture traditions of the 19th century. The quality suggests it may have been a commissioned likeness for a member of the bourgeoisie or nobility.

Features

- Finely painted miniature portrait with rich coloration

- Original oval ebonized wooden frame

- Brass-trimmed inner portrait bezel

- Signed at lower right: “N. Kimsky” or “A. Kimsky”

- Intricately rendered textile and lace detail

- Period handwritten notes on reverse (possibly German)

Cultural Significance
Miniature portraits like this were popular personal keepsakes in the 18th and 19th centuries, often given as tokens of affection or remembrance. They reflect not only the fashion and social conventions of the time but also the intimate scale of portraiture prior to the rise of photography.

Condition
Very good condition with minor wear to the surface of the wooden frame and light abrasions at the upper curve of the glass. The painting itself remains vivid and intact. Back paper label shows age-related damage, foxing, and losses but retains legible period handwriting.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 4.2 in

Age
Circa 1850–1880

Provenance
The reverse features handwritten ink script on aged paper, possibly German. Legible details include “bei Linz” (indicating a connection to Linz, Austria), the surname “Köhler,” and numerical references possibly linked to estate cataloguing or pricing. A faint line may reference “18 Juni 1874,” potentially indicating a date of ownership or recording.

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