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Charming Folk Portrait of Boy, 1840's
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Pre 1900 item# 979616 (stock# MKU1)
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Granite Pail Collectibles
301-589-5834
SOLD
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This is a charming folk portrait of a boy, in watercolor on card, dating from the second quarter of the 19th century, probably the 1840’s. The inscription on the reverse reads: “Alfred G. Haley/picture taken when/he was five years old,/whilst repeating/Edwin and Angelina/by Mr Jerome”. The little portrait has condition problems: foxing and fading throughout – and a wonderful make-do repair featuring both glue and stitching. Measures 3 1/4” by 2 3/8”.
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Portrait Miniature of Lady, in Box, w/ Hair Memorial
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Pre 1900 item# 386271 (stock# MB176)
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Granite Pail Collectibles
301-589-5834
$1095
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Anglo-Indian School Portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a lady, circa 1840. This is an extraordinary piece: it’s a portrait miniature and a memorial miniature, housed in a parquetry box. The miniature is wonderful: a lady, seated, wears a black dress with a white lace collar, a black ribbon choker, and a charming white lace cap bedecked with flowers. The detail is super, especially the jewelry – she wears a two-strand gold necklace with a sapphire and diamond heart pendant, and a lon ...click for details
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