Item: Man with earring, portrait miniature

Reference #: 6205

Status: sold

Dimensions: 2 and 1/2 inches in diameter

Condition: excellent

Year: 1770-1810

Price: 

Description: This early miniature on ivory is encased in a low karat rose gold frame.  The miniature is very finely executed and the subject is interesting! Note the fur on his cuffs and his earring.  It is interesting that the artist seemed to highlight the earring by "pulling" back the young man's hair in the portrait to show the earring.  I only wish these miniatures could talk!