Discovery
05-14-200905-14-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
2458Marlborough
May 14, 2009 10:00 AM
Sell one like this
$2,015$1,700
Auction: Discovery - 2458Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 14, 2009 10:00AM
Description:
Portrait Miniature of a Sea Captain, c. 1825, watercolor on ivory, depicting the gentleman, possibly Samuel Couillard, wearing a blue jacket with black velvet collar and lapels, brass buttons and red vest, with two palm trees on a hill in the background to the left and a ship at sea to the right, 2 1/2 x 2 in., in a lacquered composition frame with gilt-brass liner. Condition: Small area of paint deterioration to background left of left facing collar.
Note: The name "Samuel Couillard" is among several partial inscriptions on the reverse.
Estimate $500-700
The area is about 1/2 x 18 in. it also may possibly be repainted in that spot.