About Peter Bates Miniatures

Peter Bates Miniatures is a small family business which has specialised in the production and marketing of 75mm (3 inch) circular framed miniature pictures since 1974.

Please browse the sections of this website to view our current range of Cameos, Silhouettes, Flowers and Fine Art Prints. We also stock empty frames. Just click on the pictures or names below.

To enquire about previously available prints, please call 01458 274558 or email sales@miniaturepictures.co.uk

Cameos

Traditionally Cameos were created from layered stone or shell, the upper layer being carved in relief, the lower serving as a contrasting background. Our decorative include a selection of classical designs, all of which are available in Black & White or Blue & White.

Silhouettes

‘Profiles’ were popularised in the 17th century by cottagers who could not afford fashionable coloured portraiture. The subject sat between a candle and a sheet of paper, the artist then drew around the shadow cast. The outline was then cut out and the sheet backed with black material. Professional artists of the 18th century opened studios up and down the land drawing 'profiles' from the life, known as silhouettes.

Our complete range of decorative were produced by Marcelle. D. Shears RMS, SWA, HSF who was a Member of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers. Member of the society of Women Artists and Founder member of the Hilliard Society of Miniature Painters.

Flowers

The subjects illustrated are printed not pressed flowers.

Fine Art Prints

A wide range of mainly 19th Century European paintings.

Empty Frames