03-01-201503-01-2015
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2786BBoston
March 1, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Frederick Buck (Irish, 1771-1840) Portrait Miniature of a Military Officer.

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$1,476$1,200
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2786BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 01, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Frederick Buck (Irish, 1771-1840)

Portrait Miniature of a Military Officer. Unsigned. Watercolor on ivory, 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in., in a gold frame with chased designs, the back of elaborate woven hairwork centering the cipher "SML," all bordered by white and light blue enamel.
Estimate $300-500

the hanger is clipped off, there are minor losses to enamel on the reverse.


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Keywords

Frederick Buck, Military Officer