03-01-201503-01-2015
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2786BBoston
March 1, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Attributed to Samuel Collins (English, 1735-1768) Portrait of a Woman Wearing a Lace Bonnet, Red Bow, and Blue Dress.

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$1,353$1,100
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2786BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 01, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Attributed to Samuel Collins (English, 1735-1768)

Portrait of a Woman Wearing a Lace Bonnet, Red Bow, and Blue Dress. Unsigned. Watercolor on ivory, 1 1/2 x 1 in., in a frame with cobalt border, the back with braided hairwork border centering detailed beadwork of an urn on a plinth, surrounded by gilt lettering "The Lost To Sight To Memory Dear."
Estimate $300-500

some beads loose on reverse, brooch pin added.


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Samuel Collins