Americana & Folk Art
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Peggy McClard Antiques Americana & Folk Art |
| Really wonderful folk portrait of a young 18th century boy....or, I
should say a young man. Despite his very young-looking appearance,
the brown waistcoat and orange striped vest worn by this child
means that his family considers him as entering manhood--he is now past
wearing children's clothing. This wonderfully naïve circa 1780
portrait is delicately stippled watercolor on ivory. The 1 3/8" x
1 7/8" silver brooch frame has a small dent to the edge, as can be seen
in the photo below. I'm always delighted to find folky portrait
miniatures on ivory! I'd say he is about 11 or 12 at the oldest. (#4145) $1450 |
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