FINE MINIATURE PORTRAIT ON IVORY OF CAPTAIN MICHAEL WHITNEY OF BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS.

Late 18th early 19th century. The portrait depicting the Captain with curly brown hair, high white color and with vest, tie, and black coat. Mounted in period oval rose gold frame. The verso with a lock of hair fashioned into the shape of a feather, set beneath a delicate decoupage of a floral leafy sprig ribbon tied with a leaf of grain. SIZE: Sight 1-3/4″ h x 1-1/4″ w. PROVENANCE: Michael Whitney, father of Sarah Whitney Haddock, whose great uncle Major Saunders’ miniature portrait is also offered as lot 2015 in this sale. 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: Very fine, with no blemishes or imperfections. Lock of hair and accompanying art work equally fine. 51799-2 (1,000-2,000) ESA – Lot 2016

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

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2016	$605.00	FINE MINIATURE PORTRAIT ON IVORY OF CAPTAIN MICHAEL WHITNEY OF BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS. Late 18th early 19th century. The portrait depicting the Captain with curly brown hair, high white color and with vest, tie, and black coat. Mounted in period oval rose gold frame. The verso with a lock of hair fashioned into the shape of a feather, set beneath a delicate decoupage of a floral leafy sprig ribbon tied with a leaf of grain. SIZE: Sight 1-3/4″ h x 1-1/4″ w. PROVENANCE: Michael Whitney, father of Sarah Whitney Haddock, whose great uncle Major Saunders’ miniature portrait is also offered as lot 2015 in this sale. 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: Very fine, with no blemishes or imperfections. Lock of hair and accompanying art work equally fine. 51799-2 (1,000-2,000) ESA – Lot 2016 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE MINIATURE PORTRAIT ON IVORY OF CAPTAIN MICHAEL WHITNEY OF BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS.