American Portrait Miniature of Lady, circa 1840
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Pre 1837 VR item# 386085 (stock#MST372)
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American portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a woman, circa the second quarter of the 19th century. She is wonderfully painted, from her sausage curls under a frilled lace cape to her lace fichu and black dress. Set in a gilt metal surround into a brown tooled leather traveling case. Painting is in excellent condition; binding at hinge of case has torn, leaving the two halves virtually detached. Leather is also quite scuffed. Measures 4 1/8” by 3 7/8”; sight size is 2 3/4” by 2 1/2” ...click for details
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American Portrait Miniature of George Porter, c 1840
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Pre 1837 VR item# 386082 (stock#MST371)
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American portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a gentleman, identified as George Porter. Mr. Porter has an interesting, almost austere look to him; he is dress all in black except for a glimpse of a white shirt. Set in a gilt metal surround within a maroon leather traveling case. Upon which is inscribed: “George Porter/Born 1808.” All in good condition; the ivory has shifted a bit to the right, leaving a gap on the left; silk lining is in good condition; case is a bit scuffed. Measures ...click for details
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Delightful Portrait Miniature of Young Girl by Jaser
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Pre 1837 VR item# 381969 (stock#MB156)
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Delightful portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a young girl, by French artist Marie-Marguerite Françoise Jaser (1782-1873), later Rouchier. The sitter is identified as “Henriette le Brun, née Drolenvaux, grandetante (great aunt) de Nancy et Paul Duchat.” The girl wears a simple white dress – it is her pose, the tilt of her head, the wistful expression so skillfully drawn, that make this portrait so compelling. It is signed along the right edge “Mte. Jaser”. Jaser (her married name wa ...click for details
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American School Portrait Miniature of Lady, 1785
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Pre 1800 item# 381968 (stock#MB210)
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American school portrait miniature in watercolor on ivory of a lady, circa 1785. The lady wears a mauve dress with a white fichu and a black ribbon choker. Her hair is powdered, with sausage curls at the base and lying on her shoulders. Beautiful original frame with bright work border. Very good condition, though there’s possible fading to her face, leaving it a bit blue. There’s a label on the reverse attributing the painting to John Ramage – while it’s the right period, it’s not a Ramage! M ...click for details
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19th C Continental Portrait Miniature of Young Gent
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Pre 1837 VR item# 381965 (stock#MHS02)
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Well-painted 19th century Continental portrait miniature of a young gentleman in watercolor on ivory. The sitter has shoulder-length black hair and wear a dark green coat. Original gilt metal mount in turned wood frame. There’s some dust and possibly some mold under the glass; ivory has shrunk and shifted so that there’s a slight gap to the right edge, where there’s also a spot of paint loss. Measures 4” by 3 1/2”; sight size is 2 1/4” by 1 7/8”.
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Folk Art Portrait Miniature of Mrs. Collins
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Pre 1900 item# 381957 (stock#MTS02)
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Great 19th century folk art portrait miniature in watercolor and pencil on card of a woman identified as Mrs. Olive Collins. Mrs. Collins sits in profile; she wears a cap, red-brown dress, and white shawl. Her name is inscribed at the bottom; it has slipped below the frame line, almost out of sight. Set in a wood frame. Excellent condition. Measures 5 3/8” by 4 3/8”; sight size is 3 7/8” by 3”.
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