American School (early 19th century), Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman

Watercolor on ivory, unsigned, the sitter purportedly the known Boston-based surgeon John Collins Warren, M.D. (1778-1856), wearing spectacles and attired in blue overcoat with frilled cravat, against a cloud-filled background, presented behind glass in a gilt locket.

Locket 3 x 2 1/8 in.

Collection of a Gentleman

Painting with light scratch to coat, areas of rubbing to background; frame with some rubbing and wear to backing.

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