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 gold locket frame with brooch attachment, the glazed aperture on the reverse holding plaited hair.
1 11/16 inches high.
James Scouler (c.1740-1812), a native of Edinburgh, Scouler studied at the Duke of Richmond's Gallery and the St. Martin's Lane Academy. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1780-1787 and at the Society of Artists from 1761-1768. There are several examples of Scouler's works in the collection of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Mrs. Foskett places him "among the ranks of the great miniaturists."
Set in the original gold locket frame with brooch attachment, the glazed aperture on the reverse holding plaited hair.
1 11/16 inches high.
James Scouler (c.1740-1812), a native of Edinburgh, Scouler studied at the Duke of Richmond's Gallery and the St. Martin's Lane Academy. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1780-1787 and at the Society of Artists from 1761-1768. There are several examples of Scouler's works in the collection of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Mrs. Foskett places him "among the ranks of the great miniaturists." | Close
