Lot 53: 19th C. Miniature on Ivory

Estimate: $600 – $900

Oval portrait of a young lady with blue eyes and gold hoop earrings, intricately painted low cut dress in small red and blue flowers and vines on white background with puffy sleeves, holding a red book in her right hand, green background, on reverse “Painting on ivory from Ellsworth, Maine”, deep set carved pine frame with gilding, brass loop hanger, 2 3/4″ x 2 1/4″ (sight), 5 1/2″ x 5″ (frame), (ex. Fertig collection).