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Portrait painter, Miniature painter, b. 1773 - d. 1801

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  • William Lovett (1773-1801)- Self-Portrait
    Mar. 05, 2025

    William Lovett (1773-1801)- Self-Portrait

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    William Lovett (1773-1801)- Self-Portrait, circa 1795. Attached to the back is a handwritten note:  “Self-portrait of my grandfather -William Lovett-(1773-1801) The only picture saved from a fire which destroyed an exhibition of his works held in Boston. James D’Wolf Lovett - 1933.” Oil on canvas mounted on panel, framed. Frame: H 23-1/4" W 19-1/2". Sight: H 19-1/4" W 15-1/2". Provenance: This rare self-portrait by the enigmatic Boston miniature portrait painter, descended in the collection of James DeWolf Lovett (1844-1935), the painter’s grandson. A second self-portrait by Lovett (current whereabouts unknown), was documented by the Frick Art Reference library, as having been in the collection of Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944), the painter’s other great-grandson, and notable illustrator. The present lot was purportedly discovered on 700 Acre Island off Islesboro, Maine, an island previously owned in part by Charles Dana Gibson. Condition: Losses and imperfections. Link to Hi-Res Images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/z86bwaef0amnxf2ll0l3m/AGroSwcrIDNvirauE98cqdE?rlkey=laktvbut1mrrhu4ed6wla8nqd&st=nrk1lz5x&dl=0

    New England Auctions
  • William Lovett (1773-1801), Portrait miniature of a young Boston gentleman
    Apr. 30, 2019

    William Lovett (1773-1801), Portrait miniature of a young Boston gentleman

    Est: $400 - $600

    William Lovett (1773-1801) Portrait miniature of a young Boston gentleman Watercolor on ivory, reverse-painted silhouette of a gentleman on verso, gilt locket case. 1 3/4 in. x 1 1/2 in. (sight)

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • William Lovett (1773-1801), Portrait miniature of a young Boston gentleman
    Nov. 15, 2017

    William Lovett (1773-1801), Portrait miniature of a young Boston gentleman

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    William Lovett (1773-1801) Portrait miniature of a young Boston gentleman Watercolor on ivory, reverse-painted silhouette of a gentleman on verso, gilt locket case. 1 3/4 in. x 1 1/2 in. (sight)

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • American School, 18th c. Miniature Captain Smith
    Dec. 10, 2016

    American School, 18th c. Miniature Captain Smith

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    attributed to William Lovett of Boston (1773-1801). Miniature portrait of Captain George Smith (1762-1840), in metal pendant frame with lock of hair, 2 x 1 1/2 in.

    Alex Cooper
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