$705
George Harvey (1800-1878, ac. 1827-1845) Miniature Portrait of a Lady in Burgundy Wearing a Lace Bonnet. Signed "G. HARVEY" l.r. Watercolor on ivory, 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in., in a hinged red leather case with ormolu mat. Condition: Good, leather loss on case. N.B. George Harvey was born in Tottingham, England, and came to America in 1820. In 1828 he was elected an associate of the National Academy of Design. In the years between 1827 to 1845 he painted hundreds of miniatures, most of them in the Boston area. N.B. George Harvey was born in Tottingham, England and came to America in 1820. In 1828 he was elected an associate of the National Academy of Design. In the years between 1827-45 he painted hundreds of miniatures, most of them in the Boston area.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2002-02-24