Ring with Portrait of George Washington, Profile to Left, Laureated, Wearing a Blue and Buff Uniform [ring].

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French School

18th century

Watercolor on ivory, set in a gold marquise ring surrounded by blue enamel bordered by brilliants.

15/16 x 7/16 inches (23 x 11 mm)

Gift of Mrs. Alan Valentine.

AZ150

Provenance:

Benjamin Franklin Holmes (according to the Munn family); Charles Allen Munn; Mrs. Leonie Chubb; Mrs. Alan Valentine (Mrs. Chubb's niece).

Notes:

The likeness is possibly derived from the portrait drawing executed by Joseph Wright (American, 1756-1793) in 1790, when Washington was in New York.

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