OUTSTANDING AND IMPORTANT WATERCOLOR, INK, AND NEEDLEWORK DOUBLE MEMORIAL BY ALIDA DUNBAR; ALONG WITH A PORTRAIT BELIEVED TO BE ALIDA DUNBAR ATTRIBUTED TO EZRA AMES.

OUTSTANDING AND IMPORTANT WATERCOLOR, INK, AND NEEDLEWORK DOUBLE MEMORIAL BY ALIDA DUNBAR; ALONG WITH A PORTRAIT BELIEVED TO BE ALIDA DUNBAR ATTRIBUTED TO EZRA AMES. Needlework picture is framed behind a reverse painted black and gold edged piece of glass with name of maker at bottom. Gilt early frame. Picture shows large central three door building with two spires and blue roof. Urn topped memorial stones have writing as follows: “In memory of Mary Graverat died 6 February 1797 aged 55 years and 6 months”. Other has “In memory of Henry Graverat died 15th August 1802 aged 64 years 7 months and 3 days”. Girl is shown at each stone grieving. Large trees on sides, right one is large weeping willow. Flowers, fence, gate, trees and hillside are included in picture. This sampler closely resembles a group that has been linked to Albany, New York. The portrait purportedly was painted in 1808 by Ezra Ames (1768-1836) of Albany, New York. Robert Dunbar of Albany, New York married Alida Graverat Dunbar (1773-1840) on March 24, 1796. The memorial was done by Alida for her father and mother Henry and Mary Graverat. Robert Dunbar commissioned two portraits to be painted by Ezra Ames in 1808. SIZE: Sight size: 23 1/4″ x 29 1/2″, needlework image size: 19 3/4″ x 25 3/4″. Portrait 31″ x 25″. CONDITION: Some loss and splits in silk backing, stains, most needlework intact, some flaking to reverse painted areas. Portrait very good. 9-97407 (8,000-18,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

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
	3204	$0.00	OUTSTANDING AND IMPORTANT WATERCOLOR, INK, AND NEEDLEWORK DOUBLE MEMORIAL BY ALIDA DUNBAR; ALONG WITH A PORTRAIT BELIEVED TO BE ALIDA DUNBAR ATTRIBUTED TO EZRA AMES. Needlework picture is framed behind a reverse painted black and gold edged piece of glass with name of maker at bottom. Gilt early frame. Picture shows large central three door building with two spires and blue roof. Urn topped memorial stones have writing as follows: “In memory of Mary Graverat died 6 February 1797 aged 55 years and 6 months”. Other has “In memory of Henry Graverat died 15th August 1802 aged 64 years 7 months and 3 days”. Girl is shown at each stone grieving. Large trees on sides, right one is large weeping willow. Flowers, fence, gate, trees and hillside are included in picture. This sampler closely resembles a group that has been linked to Albany, New York. The portrait purportedly was painted in 1808 by Ezra Ames (1768-1836) of Albany, New York. Robert Dunbar of Albany, New York married Alida Graverat Dunbar (1773-1840) on March 24, 1796. The memorial was done by Alida for her father and mother Henry and Mary Graverat. Robert Dunbar commissioned two portraits to be painted by Ezra Ames in 1808. SIZE: Sight size: 23 1/4″ x 29 1/2″, needlework image size: 19 3/4″ x 25 3/4″. Portrait 31″ x 25″. CONDITION: Some loss and splits in silk backing, stains, most needlework intact, some flaking to reverse painted areas. Portrait very good. 9-97407 (8,000-18,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 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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