August Americana
Description:
Portrait Miniature of a Fashionable Young Lady, probably New England, early 19th century, wearing a comb in her light auburn hair with bright blue eyes, her dress with lace collar and puffy sleeves, applied gold foil earrings, necklace, and belt buckle, set in a light blue circular mat and gilt-gesso frame, dia. 1 7/8 in.
Provenance: Stephen Score, 1979.
Estimate $600-800
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen 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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