Mary Way
Portrait Miniature of a Lady
Found at
Christies,
New York
Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver and Prints, Lot 312
20. JAN - 21. JAN 2005
Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver and Prints, Lot 312
20. JAN - 21. JAN 2005
Estimate: 10.000 - 15.000 USD
Price realised: 22.800 USD
Price realised: 22.800 USD
Description
MARY WAY (1769-1833)
Portrait Miniature of a Lady
The reverse a classical scene with eglomise decoration
watercolor and silk on cut paper
3 x 2 3/8 in.
Portrait Miniature of a Lady
The reverse a classical scene with eglomise decoration
watercolor and silk on cut paper
3 x 2 3/8 in.
A top price for Mary Way
The work Portrait Miniature of a Lady by Mary Way was sold in the Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver and Prints auction at Christies in New York in January 2005. The »bidding war« ended at USD 22,800.00 (€ 17,472.60), 52% above the upper estimate. This high result makes Portrait Miniature of a Lady the most expensive artwork by Mary Way that we have observed at auctions so far.
Ein Spitzenpreis für Mary Way
Die Arbeit Portrait Miniature of a Lady von Mary Way wurde im Januar 2005 in der Auktion Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver and Prints bei Christies in New York versteigert. Das »Bietergefecht« endete beim Preis von USD 22.800,00 (€ 17.472,60) und damit 52% über dem oberen Schätzpreis. Dieses hohe Ergebnis macht Portrait Miniature of a Lady zu dem teuersten Kunstwerk von Mary Way, das wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachtet haben.
Mary Way - Auction history
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