$9,225
After Johann-Elias Haid (Augsburg, 1739-1809) Enamel Portrait Miniature of Commander John Paul Jones Unsigned. Polychrome enamel on a convex oval copper plate, 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 in., in a gold-painted frame with gesso ribbon and wreath. Condition: No obvious damage or repair to the portrait, frame has minor spots of gesso loss. Provenance: Sotheby Parke Bernet, mid 1970s. Note: The enamel portrait, likely made c. 1790-1800, is a rendition of the well-known mezzotint portrait John Paul Jones, Commander of a Squadron in the Service of the Thirteen United States of North America, 1779 published c. 1780, depicting Jones in a blue naval uniform with white facings and gilt epaulets holding a telescope with a ship on the sea in the background and a cliff to his right. Estimate $10,000-15,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-03-02