American School (19th Century), Portrait Miniature of a Woman

Circa 1820s, watercolor on ivory, unsigned, presented behind glass in a gilt oval bezel locket, the verso with criss-cross layered hairwork, within a leather and velvet traveling case.

Case 4 5/8 x 3 7/8 in.; locket 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in.; painting 2 3/4 x 2 1/4 in.

Collection of a Gentleman

Some denting and surface scratches to bezel; painting with some discoloration to chest area of white robe; case with surface wear and scratches, loss to hinges.

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