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Lot 111
Sale 6332 - American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts
Apr 29, 2025
10:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$800 -
1,200
Price Realized
$640
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
English School 17th Century, A Portrait Miniature Of Francis Turner (1638? - 1700), Bishop Of Ely
Circa 1680
watercolor on vellum, the backing paper inscribed, "Francis Turner/ Bishop Of Ely/ He Educated & Ordained/ George Harbin Uncle Of/ The Rev: Alex: Malet Of/ Combe Florey, Who Was/ Afterwards. His Chaplain/ They Were Both Turned/ Out Of Office By William/ Of Orange. On Refusing/ To Take A Second/ Vow Of Fielty To Him.," housed in gilt metal pendant case.
2 3/8 x 2 inches (sight), 2 3/4 x 2 inches (case, including loop).