A Striking Jeremiah Meyer Portrait Miniature c1780 |
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Excellent condition, with no flaws to speak of, and measuring 1 1/2" by 1 1/4"...
The painting is in excellent condition with no issues. The black or white specs in the photo are only in the photograph. Size of the cased painting is 2 3/8" by 2".
NOTE: George Place (c1760 - 1805) was born in Ireland and studied there under F.R. West...
The back of this work deserves special mention as it is composed of a backing of metal guilloche...
The reverse of the case is engraved "Harriet Franklyn/B. 9 Oct 1795 D. 31 August 1798/Daughter of/Richard Franklyn/One of the Moneyers/of H...
The reverse of the portrait deserves special mention as it depicts a sheaf of wheat done with meticulous hairwork, cinched with a gold band and set against a mother of pearl background. Wheat was often used to symbolize immortality and resurrection...
The painting is in excellent condition, with no cracks, bowing, or paint loss...
Ex Frederick Cochran collection.
Condition of the painting and case is superb, with no issues. Sight size is 2.4" by 1.8", while the case size is 4" by 2.8".
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The painting has no cracks, chips, bowing, or restoration. The brass case is in fine condition with an unimportant dent in the back. The overall size is 1 7/8" by 1 5/8".
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Born in Germany, and brought to England in 1749, Jeremiah Me...
No condition issues for either the painting or the frame. Sight size is 2 7/8" by 2 1/4", and the framed size is 4 3/4" by 4 1/4".
The p...