Premier Auction
Sat, Jul 10, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 736
American School
Estimate: $600 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(19th century)
A Pair of Portrait Miniatures; Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, both with inscriptions on old labels verso; "Ralph Ellis Born 1800 died 1849", and "Agnes Ellis/nee Brodbell/born 1800 died 1874", both watercolor on ivory, both 3-1/2 x 3 in.; matching original period carved gilt wood frames, each 10-1/2 x 10 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VirginiaNote:?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition
possibly an additional pigment used on Mr. Ellis in the dark areas, now with crackle, Mr. Ellis with warp to ivory, Mrs. Ellis in overall good condition, one small pigment anomaly to left of collar; frames in overall good condition, some cracks, wear and losses to gilt at sidesÿ
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