02-18-200702-18-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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February 18, 2007 11:00 AMCalender
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Portrait Miniature of Harriet Mann With Her Cat

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$4,700$4,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2349Location: BostonDate / Time: February 18, 2007 11:00AM

Description:

Portrait Miniature of Harriet Mann With Her Cat, c. 1838, watercolor on paper showing a half-length oval portrait of the blonde-haired girl wearing a blue dress, holding a cat in her arms, 2 x 1 3/4 in., in an oval gilt brass case with chased bezel, the reverse with engraved inscription "Harriet Daughter of Wm H & Charlotte Mann. Born Aug'st14, 1834. Died Oct 27, 1838 Why should we weep that thou art free, sainted and loved? Farewell.", and with a small compartment, containing a lock of hair. Condition: Minor toning, small compartment lacking glass.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

Keywords

Harriet Mann, Harriet Mann With Her Cat, Charlotte Mann