Lot 202: Robert Field, (American, born in England c. 1769-1819), Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman. Signed with initials "RF" and dated "1798" l

Name: Robert Field, (American, born in England c. 1769-1819), Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman. Signed with initials "RF" and dated "1798" l
Brand: Skinner
SKU: edd81b60be

Est: $8,000 USD - $12,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USMarch 04, 2012

Item Overview

Description

Robert Field, (American, born in England c. 1769-1819),

Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman. Signed with initials "RF" and dated "1798" l.r. Watercolor on ivory, oval bust-length portrait, reportedly depicting a Philadelphia gentleman named Henry C. Mercken, 3 x 2 1/4 in., in an oval pendant case with an oval aperture on the back containing a gilt-foil monogram "HCM" placed over a plaited lock of brown hair.

Provenance: From the estate of Owen Wister (1860-1938), who was born in Philadelphia and is considered the "father" of western fiction, then by family descent to the consignor.

Artist or Maker

Robert (1769) Field

Condition Report

Ivory slightly bowed, small paint smudge on edge just above left-facing shoulder.

Auction Details

American Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

March 04, 2012, 11:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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