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Miniature Lady Liberty, signed Abijah Canfield (1769-1830)

Miniature Lady Liberty, signed Abijah Canfield  (1769-1830)Miniature Lady Liberty, signed Abijah Canfield  (1769-1830)

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$42,000

Lot #: 179
Miniature Lady Liberty, signed Abijah Canfield (1769-1830)

Hand painted with gold frame, signed, titled and dated "Lady Liberty," Abijah Canfield, April 1797. Allegorical Painting, Depicting a female figure dressed in a classical Greek or Roman costume, representing the personification of the concept of liberty giving sustenance to the eagle, symbol of the new American republic. To reinforce this message, a "cap of liberty" also deriving its message from ancient Rome, rests atop a flagpole flying the stars and stripes.

Max 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 in.
Auction Date
Mar 31, 2023

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