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LOT 401

Lot 401

Canadian School Portrait Miniatures of Elizabeth and Jacob Thomas, St. John's, Newfoundland, c.1800

Canadian School Portrait Miniatures of Elizabeth and Jacob Thomas, St. John's, Newfoundland, c.1800
Lot 401 Details
Canadian School Portrait Miniatures of Elizabeth and Jacob Thomas, St. John's, Newfoundland, c.1800

both unsigned gouache on oval ivory panels titled and dated in pencil, verso, in a single double glazed gilt metal locket
2.4 x 2 in — 6.1 x 5.1 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Canadian School Portrait Miniatures of Elizabeth and Jacob Thomas, St. John's, Newfoundland, c.1800
  • Canadian School Portrait Miniatures of Elizabeth and Jacob Thomas, St. John's, Newfoundland, c.1800
  • Canadian School Portrait Miniatures of Elizabeth and Jacob Thomas, St. John's, Newfoundland, c.1800
  • Canadian School Portrait Miniatures of Elizabeth and Jacob Thomas, St. John's, Newfoundland, c.1800
  • Canadian School Portrait Miniatures of Elizabeth and Jacob Thomas, St. John's, Newfoundland, c.1800
  • Canadian School Portrait Miniatures of Elizabeth and Jacob Thomas, St. John's, Newfoundland, c.1800

CONDITION DETAILS

Repair to vertical crack and chipping to one panel (Jacob). Fingerprints to paint on the second panel (Eliz.) Wire repair to hinge of gold filled locket which does not stay tightly closed.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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