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 ornate ormolu easel frame with beveled glass. The portrait is signed on the far right Adolph Theer.
TheerAdolphLady1840
4 5/8 inches (11.9 cm) high.
Adolph Theer (1811-1868) who counted Archduchess Sophie, Emperor Franz Josef, and Empress Elizabeth among his sitters, studied at the Academy of Vienna, where he exhibited from 1832-1847. His portraits, which had the effect of paintings on porcelain, were much admired by the aristocracy of Vienna.
Set in the original ornate ormolu easel frame with beveled glass. The portrait is signed on the far right Adolph Theer.
TheerAdolphLady1840
4 5/8 inches (11.9 cm) high.
Adolph Theer (1811-1868) who counted Archduchess Sophie, Emperor Franz Josef, and Empress Elizabeth among his sitters, studied at the Academy of Vienna, where he exhibited from 1832-1847. His portraits, which had the effect of paintings on porcelain, were much admired by the aristocracy of Vienna. | Close
