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THBNATHANIEL ROGERS (New York, 1788-1844), Miniature portrait of John Wickham Wells and a mourning picture for his wife, Mary A. Wells., Watercolors, 2.2
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LiveJul 23, 2025
The Peter and Judi Hersey Collection of Hingham, Massachusetts History and the Collection of Arun and Barbara Singh. Eldred's info@eldreds.com
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NATHANIEL ROGERS
New York, 1788-1844
Miniature portrait of John Wickham Wells and a mourning picture for his wife, Mary A. Wells. Miniature portrait probably completed circa 1820 for the couple's engagement, wedding or an early wedding anniversary. Signed lower right "N. Rogers", a rare early and signed example by the artist. Set in a locket with a lock of braided hair. Mourning picture depicts a widower weeping into a handkerchief while leaning against a monument, with a ghostly child behind him within a somber, moody landscape. Inscribed verso "Memorial of Mary Wells 1823 upon her death, done by her husband - she died after child birth".
Watercolors, 2.25" x 1.75" and 2.5" x 2.75" sight. Framed 3.25" x 2.25" and 4.5" x 4.75".
Provenance:
Miniature portrait descended in the original family of Goshen, New York.
Equinox Antiques, Manchester, Vermont, 2001.
The Collection of Arun and Barbara Singh.
Notes:
Nathaniel Rogers was one of the most prolific miniaturists working in New York City from about 1811 to 1840, painting some of the city's most prominent residents. He helped found the National Academy of Design in New York in 1826, and retired to his Long Island farm in 1839.
At a young age John Wickham Wells (1794-1871) entered the dry goods business in Middletown, New York, where he likely met his first wife, Mary Ann Eldred (1801-1823). The couple were married for only three years before her death. The contrast between the handsome, confident young man in the miniature portrait and the sorrowful husband in the memorial underscores the sad turn of events in John's young life, though he did later remarry.The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.Condition
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