October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
This 19th century portrait on ivory was done from an 18th century painting. Measures 3-3/4" by 3-1/8" excluding the gilt cast brass frame. Frame has a blue enameled border. Portrait is well done and painted on ivory, right side signed vertically "T. CRANE 1783". The cardboard back has an old tag with handwritten inscription "the Marchioness Cornwallis". CONDITION: Painting excellent with bright colors. Frame retains most of gilt finish with some minor chips to blue enamel border. A very nice miniature on ivory of the wife of an important British Revolutionary War General's wife. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Alan Para.