03-03-201303-03-2013
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2640BBoston
March 3, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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American School, 19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman Wearing a Blue Coat with Brass Buttons.

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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2640BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 03, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

American School, 19th Century

Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman Wearing a Blue Coat with Brass Buttons. Unsigned. Gouache and pencil on paperboard, oval bust-length portrait, the subject possibly a seaman, 3 5/8 x 3 in., in a period pressed gilt-brass frame. Condition: Smudge to u.r. background, minor paint loss.
Estimate $200-250

Not laid down, nothing inscribed on the back., couple small paint losses on man's jacket l.c. and l.l.


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