Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama | June 23, 2026
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 43
Rare Miniature Wax Portrait of a Black Man, Attributed to George Miller, Elle Shushan Provenance
Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for
$5,500
Sold Price excludes BP
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| $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 |
circa 1810, finely modeled profile view of a man, likely a free man of color, in an overcoat, sight 2-3/4 x 2-3/4 in.; painted wood and brass inset frame, 5-1/4 x 5 x 3/4 in.
Provenance: Elle Shushan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 2005 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $3,200); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
Note: A Scottish native, George M. Miller (d. 1819) moved to Philadelphia in the late 1790s and worked there and in Baltimore during his 20 years in America. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Academy and a fellow of the Columbian Society of Arts and came to fame in 1798 with his bas-relief of George Washington.
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Elle Shushan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 2005 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $3,200); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
minor surface dirt/dust on wax visible under frame, mounted on heavily painted circular glass panel； frame with light wear and abrasions, vertical crack at top center Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
