Description

EXQUISITE EARLY OLD ANTIQUE ESTATE FRESH ANTIQUE ORIGINAL 1822 "PORTRAIT OF FREDERICK ENDERSBY" miniature portrait inkwork painting on wove paper, housed in old ebonized frame, oval brass surround, with acorn "o" ring illegibly signed on front, fully identified backside backside : father of E.E. Endersby Cottle Gilliam or Gulliam illegible ??? date 1822 absolutely marvelous teeeeeeeensy tiny miniature gem-sized composition is wonderful, fine-line accents are exceptionally fine, with splash of blue and ruby red lips old ebonized frame is great, acorn hanger shows wear domed glass is free of damage, brass oval surround has a soft indent nearest 11:00 o'clock ~~wonderful estate condition~~ has been beautifully preserved we fully warrant and guarantee this to be old, authentic, and true FINE ESTATE CONDITION THERE ARE NO HOLES, NO SOILING, NO ALTERATIONS, SOME MILD SPOTTING HERE AND THERE, MILD TONING, NO STAINING, AND NO FOXING , NO SEEPAGE ACCUMULATED DIRT UNDER GLASS FRAME IS IN FINE CONDITION....WEAR AROUND THE OUTER EDGES AS SHOWN WEAR TO BRASS SURROUND AND ACORN HANGER PLEASE CONSIDER THIS PIECE IS AN ANTIQUE.....BY ITS VERY NATURE OF BEING OLD, IT IS NOT "DEAD MINT" or PERFECT PLEASE CONSIDER ANY MANUFACTURING IMPERFECTIONS INDICATIVE OF THE PERIOD IN WHICH IT WAS MADE AND WITH WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE, CONTACT, HANDLING, AND USAGE APPROX MEAS OVERALL: 4" HIGH by 2 3.4" WIDE by 1/4"THICK SIGHT SIZE: 3 1/8"H by 2"W WEIGHT 3.0oz THIS IS A REMARKABLE ORIGINAL PERIOD NAIVE FOLD PORTRAIT PAINTING WILL MAKE AN EXCEPTIONAL ADDITION FOR FOLK, ART, AND MINIATURE COLLECTORS ALIKE if you have time, please take a peek at the other items we have listed PLEASE FEEL COMFORTABLE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS AND REVIEW ALL PHOTOS DURING THE AUCTION AS AMPLE TIME IS PROVIDED TO ADDRESS ANY ISSUES OR CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WISH ADDITIONAL PICTURES, WE ARE HAPPY TO ASSIST I SHALL WRAP YOUR PAINTING WITH EXTREME CARE AND SHIP HOME TO YOU WITHIN ONE DAY ALL SHIPPING IS $8.50 FOR USPS PRIORITY SHIPPING INSURED FOR BUYERS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WE SHIP WORLDWIDE ALL INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS NOW OFFERED THROUGH THE EBAY INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM WITH ALL FEES AND IMPORT CHARGES, CUSTOMS, DUTY, AND NON-REFUNDABLE IMPORT TAXES PAID DIRECTLY THROUGH THE EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PAYMENT IS KINDLY EXPECTED WITHIN 3 DAYS all my thanks! good luck! cheers, z- PLEASE NOTE: ALL items we sell are estate old antiques or used collectibles- Please expect considerable "age usage" and wear on all items unless otherwise specifically stated in the description MEANING "damaged", "chipped", cracked", "repaired" or otherwise...ALL ITEMS ARE ANTIQUE IN NATURE AND SUCH PIECES DO OCCASIONALLY HAVE MANUFACTURING FLAWS INDICATIVE OF THE PERIOD IN WHICH THEY WERE MADE...refund is entitled if item has been misrepresented, or evidence of damage in shipping with photo documentation.