Washington Related
George Washington Hand-painted Miniature Portrait in its Original Decorative Period Frame Artist Signed "K. Day"
c. 1800-1820 Post-Revolutionary War, Federal Era, George Washington Portrait, a Substantial Hand-painted Oval Miniature on Thin Translucent White Natural Material, Artist Signed, "K. Day," English, Period Framed, Choice Extremely Fine.
A masterful Hand-painted Miniature Portrait that measures 2.5" x 3.25" being housed in a 5.25" x 4.5" period octagonal frame with a fancy decorative scroll design border. Portrait is signed "K. Day" just left of Washington's right shoulder. The reverse of the thin translucent white natural material is blank, however the name "G Washington" nicely handwritten on white paper tipped to the reverse of the painting written in contemporary pencil. Period framed, no glass present, with its original brass hanger attached at top. Defect-free, having some wear to the decorative frame edge and a bit of rub to the painting rim edge at bottom left. The Washington Portrait appears to be after Gilbert Stuart's original painting. This miniature is beautifully executed with impressive color and eye appeal as shown. We have heard that a similar miniature painted by this same artist is known of Alexander Hamilton.