August Americana
Description:
Attributed to Benjamin Trott (New York/Philadelphia, 1770-1843)
Miniature Portrait of Eli James
Unsigned.
Watercolor, oval format, within a lacquered surround and gilt frame.
Condition: Frame repainted.
Note: According to a note affixed to the reverse, Eli James was the father of Margaret James and great-grandfather of Margaret Aull Wynne.
Estimate $200-300
overall framed size is 7 1/4" x 6 3/4" in.
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Keywords
Eli James, Philadelphia, Benjamin Trott, Margaret Aull Wynne, Margaret JamesStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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