06-06-200406-06-2004
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June 6, 2004 11:00 AMCalender
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Micah Williams (New Jersey and New York, 1782-1837) Portrait of a Man.

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$19,975$17,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2242Location: BostonDate / Time: June 06, 2004 11:00AM

Description:

Micah Williams (New Jersey and New York, 1782-1837)

Portrait of a Man. c. 1820-25. Signed on stretcher in pencil "By Micah Williams...Freehold New Jersey Monmouth County." Pastel on paper, depicts a bust likeness of a gentleman with almond shaped eyes in brilliantly colored dress against a brown background in a glazed gilt wood frame, (minor 3-D losses to buttons, two corners rippled),sight size 24 1/4 x 18 1/2 in.

Note: Micah Williams worked mainly in pastels in the vicinity of Monmouth County, New Jersey and was known for his bold patterns, bright colors and standard poses.
Estimate $600-800

Keywords

Micah Williams, New Jersey Monmouth County, Monmouth County