02-15-200902-15-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2444Boston
February 15, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Two Ambrotype Portraits of a Lady and Gentleman

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$119$100
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2444Location: BostonDate / Time: February 15, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Two Ambrotype Portraits of a Lady and Gentleman, America, c. 1854, both housed in ornate hinged molded thermoplastic cases depicting a scene with a Gothic Revival farmhouse with farmstead with men haying, and gilt brass mat with impressed maker's mark "BY CAMPBELL, CUTTINGS PATENT JULY 4 & 11 1854," plate size approx. 5 1/4 x 4 in.
Estimate $75-100

Small bubbled area c.l. edge about 1/2 in dia.

Keywords

Revival farmhouse