Image Lot Price Description






2015
$1,573.00
Revised: 8/9/2017 

Please Note: This is attributed to Malbone, NOT by Malbone. We do not guarantee this to be by Malbone.

MINIATURE PAINTING ON IVORY OF MAJOR SAUNDERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR.

Last quarter 18th century, America. The miniature portrait by Edward Greene Malbone (1777-1807) of Major Saunders possibly related to Thomas Saunders of Beverly, Massachusetts. The portrait is mounted in original oval rose gold case of unknown fineness. SIZE: Sight 2-1/4″ h x 1-3/4″ w. PROVENANCE: Family history places Major Saunders as Great Uncle to Sarah Whitney Haddock, daughter of Captain Michael Whitney whose miniature portrait on ivory is offered following this as lot 2016. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Portrait in very fine condition. 51799-1 (2,000-4,000) ESA – Lot 2015


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017
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