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Young Girl in Pink, English School, Circa 1805

A beautiful portrait miniature of a young girl with brown eyes and brown hair, wearing a pink dress. The painting is set in the original gold locket frame, the reverse with a plaited brown hair panel.

Material: Watercolor on ivory.
Dimensions: 3 x 2 1/2 inches.

Baby in Blue Shawl, American School, Circa 1800

A delightful early portrait miniature of a baby with brown eyes and blonde hair, wearing a ruffled white gown and white bonnet, and draped in a blue shawl. The painting is set in the original gold locket frame, with a solid reverse, the interior holding a cut-down playing card.

Material: Watercolor on ivory.
Dimensions: 2 ¾ x 2 inches.

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The primary references used for the artist biographies on the listings are: Miniatures Dictionary and Guide by Daphne Foskett,
American Portrait Miniatures in The Manney Collection, by Dale Johnson and The Miniature in Europe, by Leo Schidlof.