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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Watercolor Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman

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$369$300
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2922MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 14, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Watercolor Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman, probably England, early 19th century, watercolor on paper, the subject wearing a black coat, 2 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. (sight),in an oval aperture within an embossed mat and molded giltwood frame.

Note: A pen inscription on the backing reads: "William Eyre/Second Son/of/Th-- & Eliz--/Eyre/10 October/.1784." A genealogical search finds record of a William Eyre, born to Thomas and Elizabeth, who was baptized in 1784 in Surrey, England.
Estimate $300-500


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Keywords

Elizabeth, William Eyre, Thomas, Surrey, United Kingdom