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August 14, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Rufus Porter (Connecticut/Massachusetts, 1792-1884) Profile Portrait Miniature of a Young Girl "Harriet Mansu--"

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$1,722$1,400
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2922MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 15, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Rufus Porter (Connecticut/Massachusetts, 1792-1884)

Profile Portrait Miniature of a Young Girl "Harriet Mansu--"
Unsigned.
Watercolor on paper, the subject bust-length, her hair back in a shell comb and a red dress, inscribed on the reverse with the sitter's name and the date 1825, 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. (sight),in an eglomise and gilt mat and period molded giltwood frame.
Condition: Minor toning to paper, paper rounded at corners.
Estimate $600-800


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