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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Set in the original gilded copper locket case, the reverse with glazed aperture. Within the case is a slip of blue paper with the stencil"BY/ AMES/ ARTIST/ NY."
2 ½ inches high.
Daniel Fletcher Ames (fl.1831-1857), a British artist and naturalist, had settled in New York by 1831. Ames advertised from various addresses in Manhattan from 1833 - 1853, including 13 Beekman in 1833 and 1834. From 1853 - 1857, Ames advertised from addresses in Brooklyn. Ames, who had diverse signatures throughout his career, including D. F. Ames, and Ames Artist N Y in stencil, is a rare artist. His work may b | Read More...
Set in the original gilded copper locket case, the reverse with glazed aperture. Within the case is a slip of blue paper with the stencil"BY/ AMES/ ARTIST/ NY."
2 ½ inches high.
Daniel Fletcher Ames (fl.1831-1857), a British artist and naturalist, had settled in New York by 1831. Ames advertised from various addresses in Manhattan from 1833 - 1853, including 13 Beekman in 1833 and 1834. From 1853 - 1857, Ames advertised from addresses in Brooklyn. Ames, who had diverse signatures throughout his career, including D. F. Ames, and Ames Artist N Y in stencil, is a rare artist. His work may be seen in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. | Close
