Specialist dealer in portrait miniatures.
As the largest resource for exceptional portrait miniatures in America, Elle Shushan specializes in the full realm of the art. American, British and European miniatures on ivory, vellum and in enamel, ranging from the 16th through the 21th centuries are all represented in the extensive collection, available to be seen by appointment in a landmark building in Philadelphia, or at major antiques shows.
In addition to many notable private collectors, Elle Shushan works with outstanding museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Yale University Art Gallery.
Services provided include collection and investment guidance, auction advice, instruction and appraisals.
The firm is always interested in purchasing single miniatures or entire collections. A prompt response and confidentiality is assured.
Member: Antiques Council, Inc., Antiques Dealers' Association of America, Inc., Guild of Arts Scholars, Dealers and Collectors, London
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This estimable portrait by Tidey is illustrated in Foskett, plate 125E, page 420.
Set in a giltwood frame within the original domed metal mat. The portrait is signed on the reverse, AlfTidey Pinxt/ 1842.
7 9/16 inches high.
Alfred Tidey (1808-1892) who studied at the Royal Academy Schools, worked in London and the Continent, counting among his sitters Sir John Conroy (NPG, London), Lady MaryArabella Noel and John Constable's children. His groundbreaking genre miniature "White Mice" is in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum.
This estimable portrait by Tidey is illustrated in Foskett, plate 125E, page 420.
Set in a giltwood frame within the original domed metal mat. The portrait is signed on the reverse, AlfTidey Pinxt/ 1842.
7 9/16 inches high.
Alfred Tidey (1808-1892) who studied at the Royal Academy Schools, worked in London and the Continent, counting among his sitters Sir John Conroy (NPG, London), Lady MaryArabella Noel and John Constable's children. His groundbreaking genre miniature "White Mice" is in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum. | Close
