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Miniature Painting on Ivory, Young Girl, NY c 1861
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Pre 1900 item# 578299 (stock#a1036)
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Leslie Antiques Ltd.
(212)348-9073
$495.00
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Beautifully executed miniature painting on ivory of an attractive young woman. According to writing on the reverse, the sitter is Julia Weigale, of NY, and the portrait was done in 1861.
The rendering of the details, from the sheen in the hair, the brooch, the careful shadings of the dress, and the exquisite treatment of the lace, indicates that the artist was quite talented and might have had some professional training. The piece is unsigned, and an attribution has not yet been made.
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Fine Miniature Portrait on Ivory; C 1835
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Pre 1837 VR item# 393273 (stock#a594)
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(212)348-9073
Price Band C ($501 - $1000)
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A wonderfully rendered portrait on ivory of a young woman, wearing a lace-trimmed dress, a red shawl, and jewelry that reflects her high station in life. Her upswept hairdo is accented with a pearl edged comb and flowers. Every detail has been superbly executed by the painter, an artist of obvious talent.
The painting, with a sight size of 4" by 3", is in excellent condition, with no cracks, chips or inpa ...click for details
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Miniature on Ivory Portrait of A Gentleman c 1780
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Pre 1800 item# 389774 (stock#a440)
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Leslie Antiques Ltd.
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A small and nicely painted miniature on ivory, with good detailing, of a gentleman in a blue coat. It is a little difficult to say 100 % definitively that the miniature is American, as it could also be English from this period. The frame appears to be gold of some content, and the back is covered with shagreen (a roughened untanned leather, originally made from the skin on the back of a horse or onager). Excellent condition, with no cracks, paint loss, bowing, or restoration. The size is 1 1/2&q ...click for details
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