04-23-200504-23-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2272Boston
April 23, 2005 10:00 AMCalender
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Portrait Miniature on Ivory of a Gentleman

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$646$550
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2272Location: BostonDate / Time: April 23, 2005 10:00AM

Description:

Portrait Miniature on Ivory of a Gentleman, likely America, second quarter 19th century, bearing paper label to back identifying the sitter as Francis M. Dimond, rectangular format, the man in blue coat with white collar and brass buttons, in gilt metal surround, sight size 3 x 2 1/4 in.

Note: Francis M. Dimond (1796-1859),was Lieutenant Governor and Governor of Rhode Island from 1853-54.
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

Francis M. Dimond, gilt metal, Lieutenant Governor and Governor, Rhode Island