Sold for:
$178
$178
Portrait Miniature of a Woman in White Wearing a Gold Necklace, Continental, 1820, the reverse backing paper inscribed "Mlle. P. Schauspier Cerin/Miniatur Portrait auf Elfenbein Gemalt 1820," watercolor on ivory, 2 3/8 x 1 7/8 in., in an embossed copper frame. Condition: Minute pigment losses on lower edge. A little flaking on the blue sash and bustline of her dress, fairly unobtrusive unless under very close inspection.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-02-26
