Manner of Raphaelle Peale (1774-1825) Portrait miniature of a...
Manner of Raphaelle Peale (1774-1825)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman, said to be Joseph Wharton of Philadelphia, PA, late 18th century
The obverse with iridescent enamel backing with hair work sprays decorated with seed pearls and gold threads, surrounding a blue enamel roundel bearing seed pearls in the arrangement of the monogram "JW"; watercolor on ivory, gilt case.
2 1/4 in. x 1 3/4 in. (sight)
PROVENANCE:
Frederic R. Kirkland Sale: Parke Bernet Galleries, New York, Sale No. 2094, March 13-14, 1962, lot 420.
Private collection, Pennsylvania.
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Manner of Raphaelle Peale (1774-1825)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman, said to be Joseph Wharton of Philadelphia, PA, late 18th century
The obverse with iridescent enamel backing with hair work sprays decorated with seed pearls and gold threads, surrounding a blue enamel roundel bearing seed pearls in the arrangement of the monogram "JW"; watercolor on ivory, gilt case.
2 1/4 in. x 1 3/4 in. (sight)
PROVENANCE:
Frederic R. Kirkland Sale: Parke Bernet Galleries, New York, Sale No. 2094, March 13-14, 1962, lot 420.
Private collection, Pennsylvania.
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Time, Location
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