02-20-200502-20-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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February 20, 2005 11:00 AMCalender
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American School, 19th Century Miniature Portrait of an Officer.

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$470$400
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2267Location: BostonDate / Time: February 20, 2005 11:00AM

Description:

American School, 19th Century

Miniature Portrait of an Officer. Unsigned. Watercolor on ivory, depicting a bust-length portrait of a gray-haired officer wearing a blue coat with red collar and lapels and gold epaulets, possibly an officer of the War of 1812 era, dia. 2 1/2 in., in a gilt brass portrait brooch case, woven strands of light brown hair encased under glass on the reverse. Condition: Three vertical cracks, small loss l.r.
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

American School, gray-haired officer