Modern Design, Tiffany, Art Nouveau, Decorative Continental Works
Fri, Sep 12, 2014 05:00PM EDT - Sat, Sep 13, 2014 05:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 243
Charles Balthezar Saint Memin
Estimate: $300 - $600
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 |
(French, 1770-1852)
Portrait of John Wharton (1772-1832), signed in plate "Drawn & engrd. By St. Memin Philadel.", engraving on paper, 2-1/8 in. dia. (image); black painted frame, not removed from 19th century frame, toning; frame with abrasions. Notes: John Wharton was associated through family connections with Joshua Humphreys, naval designer during the American Revolution. These connections formed the company Wharton & Humphreys. Lot accompanied by three books on the US Navy.. Provenance: By descent in Humphreys family (verso inscription); Private Collection, Virginia
not removed from 19th century frame, toning; frame with abrasions
