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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An Austrian Artillery Officer by Moritz Michael Daffinger, circa 1815.
An Austrian Artillery Officer by
Moritz Michael Daffinger, circa 1815.
This is a superb example of the early work of this highly important artist.
The officer is wearing the Austrian Army Cross of 1813-1814.
Set in a gold locket frame, the reverse with aperture containing plaited hair.
2 5/16 inches (6.2 cm) high.
Moritz Michael Daffinger (1790-1849) "was an eminent painter of miniatures who influenced the whole Austrian school," according to Schidlof. Daffinger was apprenticed to the Vienna Porcelain Factory, where he worked until 1812, while studying with Füger at the Academy | Read More...
An Austrian Artillery Officer by
Moritz Michael Daffinger, circa 1815.
This is a superb example of the early work of this highly important artist.
The officer is wearing the Austrian Army Cross of 1813-1814.
Set in a gold locket frame, the reverse with aperture containing plaited hair.
2 5/16 inches (6.2 cm) high.
Moritz Michael Daffinger (1790-1849) "was an eminent painter of miniatures who influenced the whole Austrian school," according to Schidlof. Daffinger was apprenticed to the Vienna Porcelain Factory, where he worked until 1812, while studying with Füger at the Academy of Vienna. A favorite of the Court, Daffinger painted most every member of the Imperial family, including serveral portrait of the Duke of Reichstadt. Additional sitters included Grand Duke Nicholas Mikhailowitch, Princess Melanie Metternich, and Baroness Betty von Rothschild. Daffinger's exquisite works may be seen in most important museum collections. | Close
