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Lot 339
Sale 5211 - Americana
Apr 22, 2007
6:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$1,500 -
2,500
Price Realized
$1,600
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Lot Description
American School 19th century two miniature portraits: Major John Saunders and Elizabeth Proby Saunders
Unsigned, watercolor on paper, framed. The Major is shown in uniform inscribed "Maj. Gen. John Saunders U.S.A. Fort Nelson, Va. War of 1812." Mrs. Saunders inscribed " Elizabeth Proby of Norfolk. Wife of Maj. John Saunders U.S. Light Artillery, U.S.A. Commenced Fort Nelson Va."
3 3/4 x 3 in. and 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.