American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Pair of Profile Portrait Miniatures, Possibly Charles and Susan Hastings, America, c. 1800-10, the young couple framed facing one another, and in the likely original eglomise mat and ropetwist-decorated frame, ht. of watercolors 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 (sight),overall 6 x 9 1/4 in.
Note: A faint pencil inscription on the backboard reads in part "M. Charles Hastings and Mrs. Susan, his wife."
Estimate $800-1,200
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Keywords
M. Charles Hastings, Possibly Charles, Susan HastingsStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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
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American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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