As one of the few academic dealers in the field in the United States, Christine Archibald specializes in museum-quality antique portrait miniatures. The collection showcases a spectrum of American, British and Continental miniatures, from the 17th through the 20th centuries. Each portrait is selected with an emphasis on distinction, quality, excellent condition, scarcity of artist, appeal of sitter, and scholarship. The collection is kept small and fresh, with a curatorial eye toward exceptional pieces, and a well-paced turnover.

Miniatures may be viewed by appointment. The website is frequently updated with new stock, and includes essays on miniatures, links to published articles, reading lists, and links to online portrait miniature museum collections. The accompanying blog, Limnings in Little, brings news of exhibitions, book publications, new museum or collector discoveries and other information on portrait miniatures. Please join the mailing list if you wish to receive updates about new acquisitions.

The business is always interested in acquiring fine portrait miniatures, and is committed to integrity and discretion in all transactions.