Sold for:
$4,994
$4,994
Portrait Miniature of "W. A. in the 26th year of his age," attributed to Nathaniel Rogers (American 1788-1844), "Taken Nov, 12, 1827," subject date and artist identified in inscriptions on the reverse, watercolor on ivor, showing a bust-length oval portrait of the man facing right wearing a navy jacket with brass buttons, white shirt and cravat, 2 3/4 x 2 1/4 in., in a period mahogany frame with gilt brass liner. Condition: Very good. Note: Nathaniel Rogers was one of New York City's leading miniaturists in the early 19th century.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-02-18
