circa 1830 WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT MINIATURE of a Young Boy Finely Painted, Original Ebonized Frame, Excellent! Start Price USD 195.00 Current Price USD 195.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 250.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, May 13, 2008 End Time Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Location North Carolina See more about 'circa 1830 WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT MINIATURE of a Young Boy' Description hollow_cut Store circa 1830 WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT MINIATURE of a Young Boy Description:    A very fine and sensitively painted 19th century watercolor portrait on card of a handsome young boy with blue eyes and brown hair.  He is shown facing front and is wearing a dark colored blouse with fancy lace collar.  Viewing size is ~3” x 2½” and total framed size is ~5½” x 5”.  The frame is a wonderful ebonized frame with the more unusual rectangular aperture with gilt/brass surround & decorative acorn hanger & ring.  There is no identification or signature apparent but I have never removed the portrait from its frame so there may be some indication of sitter or artist verso.A beautifully painted miniature in excellent condition.   Terms:  Insured shipping within the US is $10.00.  Prompt payment is appreciated and expected within 5 days (Paypal or cashiers check/money order).  No Personal Checks please as it takes my bank upwards of two weeks to clear.  Please let me know if you will be mailing payment. I will gladly leave positive feedback for you once I know that your purchase has arrived safely.  If you are unhappy in any way, please contact me immediately.  I will accept returns if the item is not as I have described.  Please email with any questions BEFORE bidding.  Returns must be made within 5 days and will be for the bid price only; shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. I ship USPS priority mail or UPS and insurance is always included.  I am an extremely careful packer so rest assured your item will be more than adequately protected in transit.   I am always happy to combine items for shipping, in many cases at no additional cost; please let me know if you are bidding or planning to bid on any other items.Please contact me directly for international shipping options (I would estimate international shipping in the $22-$26 range).About Me:  I am neither an expert nor a dealer but will do my best to describe these pieces, all of which are from my own personal collection.  Hopefully the photographs will "tell the story" but feel free to email with any questions.   Thank you!     Place a Bid!