ERASTUS DEANE (RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, ACTIVE LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY) MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A MAN, watercolor, bust-length depiction of subject in slightly oblique pose, his face turned toward the viewer, wearing dark jacket, patterned vest, cravat, and high white stock, signed lower right. Housed under glass in likely original rose gold frame (not tested). Circa 1810. 2 7/8" x 2 3/8" OA.
Very good overall condition with minor areas of discoloration. Glass loose in frame.