Three Portrait Miniatures

Description:

Three Portrait Miniatures, likely by a member of the DaLee family, second quarter 19th century, watercolor and pencil on paper, the three half-length figures in profile facing left, each depicted within an oval surrounded by black spandrels; the first a woman wearing her hair up, with black earrings and a gold cross pendant around her neck, holding a small red book; the second a light-haired man with a cowlick; the last a black-haired man; each approx. 2 3/4 x 2 1/4 in., in replaced gilt frames, linen mats, and gilt liners.
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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