EXCEPTIONAL AMERICAN MINIATURE ON IVORY Probably New England, Circa 1835 .

A very charming miniature on ivory of a young girl in a white dress with pink ribbons holding a sprig of yellow flowers. She has big blue gray eyes and reddish brown hair. A stippled light blue and dark blue background. The image is very crisp and clear and reads better in person then my photos. A naive rendering but also well done. Original black pressed miniature frame with brass oval. Untouched original condition.

4'' x 5.5'' framed sight size 2.5'' x 3''.
 
IB260

Jewett-Berdan Antiques

Jewett-Berdan is a combination of Thomas J. Jewett and Charles P. Berdan (or Butch, as he is known to family and friends). Both have strong ties in the business and grew up with antiques. Butch, a third-generation antiques dealer, had great teachers in his mother, Betty Berdan, and…

 

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