02-17-200802-17-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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February 17, 2008 11:00 AMCalender
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Possibly the Work of James Peale (American, 1749-1831) Portrait Miniature of William Cobbett.

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$2,370$2,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2397Location: BostonDate / Time: February 17, 2008 11:00AM

Description:

Possibly the Work of James Peale (American, 1749-1831)

Portrait Miniature of William Cobbett. Unsigned. Sitter, artist's name, and date inscribed on paper backing "William Cobbett by James Peale 1788"; indistinct name "Cobbe--" inscribed on top of booklet sitter is holding in his right hand. Watercolor on ivory, 4 x 3 in., housed in a later molded giltwood frame with gilt brass liner. Condition: Unobtrusive scattered light spots of mold bloom, spots of pigment craquelure on jacket edges.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

Keywords

James Peale, William Cobbett