02-18-200702-18-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2349Boston
February 18, 2007 11:00 AMCalender
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Portrait Miniature of a Young Gentleman

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$499$425
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2349Location: BostonDate / Time: February 18, 2007 11:00AM

Description:

Portrait Miniature of a Young Gentleman, possibly by Augustus Fuller (American, 1812-1873),circa 1840, watercolor on ivory showing a bust-length oval portrait of the young man facing left wearing a black jacket and cravat, the the reverse with a small compartment containing a lock of hair, 2 1/8 x 1 5/8 in., in an oval gilt brass case with chased bezel. Condition: Very good.

Note: A label affixed to the reverse is inscribed "c. 1840 American A. Fuller."
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

Augustus Fuller