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Sat, Aug 1, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1202

Anthony Meucci

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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(Louisiana/Italy/Cuba, fl. 1818-1827)Pair of Portrait Miniatures; William and Phoebe Mott, Saratoga Springs, 1823, watercolor on ivory, each 3-1/4 x 2-1/2 in. (sight); original painted wood frames, 6 x 5-1/4 in.Note: Genealogy traces this family back to William and Susannah White, both passengers on the Mayflower.  A detailed genealogy, including information on the Mott's will be provided upon purchase of this item.?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., Provenance: The Miller White Willis Mott Moore Collection, New York

Condition

not examined out of frames, appear in good condition; frames with crakles, wear, extensive notes on paper backing
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