RARE CHINA TRADE CASED MINIATURE PORTRAIT - Circa 1845
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RARE CHINA TRADE CASED MINIATURE PORTRAIT - Circa 1845 Waist-Length Portrait of a Young American Sea Captain or Merchant, gouache on ivory, in the original leather case. The robust young gentleman is depicted in black frock coat with sumptuous white brocade waistcoat draped with a gold watch chain, ribbed shirt front, black cravat, he also sports the distinctive jawline beard of New Englanders of that era. He looks directly at the viewer with a steady gaze. 3" x 1 3/8" image in 4 1/2" x 3 5/8" case. Painting is near fine, minor damage to case.
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RARE CHINA TRADE CASED MINIATURE PORTRAIT - Circa 1845
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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