06-06-200406-06-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2242Boston
June 6, 2004 11:00 AMCalender
77A

Miniature Portrait Brooch

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$1,645$1,400
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2242Location: BostonDate / Time: June 06, 2004 11:00AM

Description:

Miniature Portrait Brooch, Bangor, Maine, c. 1812, small rectangular watercolor on ivory bust length portrait of Elizabeth Freeman (1786-1815),in a gold frame with seed pearl border, accompanied by three small notes: one note written in 1888 by her daughter Elizabeth Freeman Duren, concerning the birthday gift of the brooch to her daughter, another written by a great-granddaughter stating it was painted about 1812, the last written by a friend of the family who mentions the brooch was given to her after she bought a portrait from the great-granddaughter, 1 7/8 x 1 3/4 in.
Estimate $500-600

Keywords

Elizabeth Freeman, Elizabeth Freeman Duren, Maine, Bangor