American School, 19th Century
Sale 1278 - The Donald F. Moylan, M.D. Collection of American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts, Part I
Nov 3, 2023
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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$819
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Lot Description
American School, 19th Century
Miniature Mourning Portrait of Abigail Gilbert (1768-1832)
circa 1820
watercolor and gouache on ivory, with hair
2 1/2 x 2 inches.
circa 1820
watercolor and gouache on ivory, with hair
2 1/2 x 2 inches.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Abigail Gilbert was born to Deacon James (1727-1797) and Eunice Nichols Gilbert (1736-1813) in New Haven, Connecticut on February 12, 1768. An inscribed paper fragment set within the frame reads, Abigail Gilbert (our aunt Abby) Died at New Haven on Sep. 17, 1832 age 64 a Lovely Christian Lady M.H.
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