$1,528
American School, 19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Young Man Decorated with a Medal. Unsigned. Indistinct inscription at l.l. reading: "G.F. 1819 Decorate li- Ge-g- 1838." Watercolor on ivory, depicting a half-length portrait of the gentleman standing before a window and drapery, with one hand pointing to a medal worn on his lapel, dia. 3 1/8 in., mounted in a period molded wood frame with brass liner, with oval aperture. Condition: Minor paint loss u.l.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-11-06