06-03-200706-03-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2365Boston
June 3, 2007 11:00 AMCalender
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Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman

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$382$325
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2365Location: BostonDate / Time: June 03, 2007 11:00AM

Description:

Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman, attributed to Alvan Clark, (American, 1804-1887),watercolor and gouache on ivory, c. 1835, 2 7/8 x 2 1/4 in., in an oval gilt brass pendant case with chased bezel, the reverse with an empty small oval compartment. Condition: Small paint losses on jacket.

Note: A note attached to the backing paper is inscribed "Miniature painted by Alvin (sic) Clark/Believed to be a member in the Thompson of Patrick family of Walpole", (Massachusetts).
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

Alvan Clark, Alvin (sic) Clark, Massachusetts