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THB[WAR OF 1812] IDed Militia Captain Portrait Miniature
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LiveMar 5, 2026
This upcoming sale features an exceptional group of European portrait miniatures from the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras. Drawn largely from the collection of Alejandro “Alex” de Quesada, Jr., the catalog also includes works by Cuban-American artists, Civil War–related art, and an eclectic range of decorative antiques. Highlights extend to contemporary jewelry, Montblanc fountain pens, and select works from the Jim Crain Collection, including a signed Ansel Adams photograph of "Half Dome" in Yosemite National Park Fleischer's Auctions info@fleischersauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Portrait of Militia Captain, identified as George Culken(?)
Watercolor and gouache
early 19th century
Diam. 3 1/2 in., framed to diam. 5 1/8 in.
Contemporary wooden frame. Inscription to mount verso identifying subject.
A handsome portrait of a militia captain wearing a blue coat with a red interior and gold details, with a white shoulder belt. The ink inscription to the verso offer tantalizing details for an interested researcher.
[Art, Fine Art, Portrait Miniature, Paintings, 19th Century]
Condition
Not examined out of frame
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