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The miniature is signed "R.C. Woolnough" and dated July 1816 on the backing paper...
$2,800.00
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Richard Morrell Staig was born in England in 1817 and moved to the U.S. in 1831, first settling in Newport, RI. While there, Staigg studied under Jane Stuart, Gilbert Stuart's daughter...
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The condition is excellent, with no flaws to speak of, as is the condition of the later gold case...
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Along the right side of the painting, Rochard has signed "Rochard Spa 1815". Clearly this was done at the same time he had been summoned there by royalty (see Note 3, below)...
$795.00
Of interest is the backing of the painting, which shows a portion of a finely drawn ink portrait of a man's head...
$1,250.00
Superb condition with no problems. The locket is 2 3/8" by 2", and the sight size of this little gem is 2 1/4" by 1 7/8".
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$950.00
$2,250.00
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One side of old tag attached to the mini states "From E. Helena Sherman Estate 1997," while the other side of the tag says "Male child of Chapin family Boston 1840." However, the child in the painting is at least 4 years younger than the one in the photograph...
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The photos do not even begin to do justice to this superb piece, which has fine limning, vibrant colors, and no damage at all. The color differences and light lines on the front and back are due to reflections...
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Both the painting and the case are in excellent condition, with no losses or restoration. Overall siz...
$895.00
Ex Frederick Cochran collection.
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The artistic quality of this work is evident in so many ways, from the colors and textures in the drapery, to the painting of the hair, t...
$5,600.00
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The condition of the miniature is excellent with no problems or flaws. The white area at the lower edge is light reflection. The size of the pendant gilt metal case is 1 7/8" by 1 1/2".
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Peter Paul Lens (1714? - 1750?) was apprenticed in 1729 to his father, Bernard Lens...