Description
We are selling this fabulous American miniature portrait painting. This painting of a young gentleman is very well done. The facial features are of the highest quality including dry stipling in the hair. It is possible the miniature was cut down and housed in this later Union Gutta Percha case based on the off-centered mass of the portrait. The picture is well mounted and we did not remove it from the frame. Painting is probably circa 1840 and the case later. From a local Troy New York Estate.
Condition: Good condition. Possibility the panel of the portrait was cut down.
Dimensions:
Height 3 1/8 Inches 8.0 cm
Width 2 3/4 Inches 7.0 cm
Depth 1 Inches 2.4 cm
Sight Height 2 Inches 4.9 cm
Sight Width 1 3/8 Inches 3.6 cm
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition. Panel may have been cut down to fit in this frame.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Condition: Good condition. Possibility the panel of the portrait was cut down.
Dimensions:
Height 3 1/8 Inches 8.0 cm
Width 2 3/4 Inches 7.0 cm
Depth 1 Inches 2.4 cm
Sight Height 2 Inches 4.9 cm
Sight Width 1 3/8 Inches 3.6 cm
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition. Panel may have been cut down to fit in this frame.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good condition. Panel may have been cut down to fit in this frame.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
3.12 x 2.75 x 1 in
19th Century Fine American Miniature Watercolor Portrait of a Gentleman
Estimate $1,800-$4,500
Starting Bid
$900
1 bidder is watching this item
LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection
Vetted auction houses
Secure, online bidding
Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings
Dedicated support when you need it
November Fine Art & Decorative Collectibles
Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
TROY, NY
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
Ocean View, DE
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
Ocean View, DE
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
TROY, NY
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
TROY, NY
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
New York, NY
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
Castaic, CA
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
Ocean View, DE
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
Kensington, CA
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
Ocean View, DE
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
Boca Raton, FL
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
New York, NY
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
Savannah, GA
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
Valhalla, NY
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
Savannah, GA
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
TROY, NY
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
Chula Vista, CA
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
Savannah, GA
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
Woodland Hills, CA
Chairish Auction House
4.3(28)
Related Articles


By Andrea ValluzzoAugust 16, 2026


By Sheila Gibson StoodleyAugust 11, 2026


By Matt BallAugust 13, 2026


By Sheila Gibson StoodleyAugust 23, 2026


By Sheila Gibson StoodleyAugust 17, 2026


By Sheila Gibson StoodleySeptember 19, 2026


By Sheila Gibson StoodleySeptember 27, 2026


By Sheila Gibson StoodleySeptember 28, 2026
TOP























