PAIR 1912 AMERICAN MINIATURE PORTRAIT by JOHN RAMSIER

Rare 1912 American Miniature portrait on milk glass by John Ramsier of Joseph David Winston of Kentucky. Also included is an enhanced photo of his brother John Dudley Winston, Jr. by American Artist T H Harrison. Framed in a gilt metal locket type frame which is approx. 2 1/2 by 3 inches. They are both further framed in a leather carrying travel case with green interior velvet cut outs for the paintings. Monogram on front of leather case is JDW for John Winston Sr, father of the two boys. 1st is of John winston Jr with sailor suite with high sailor hat and anchor emblems. Signed on the front side. Sweet face with the page boy style hair cut. Back of frame states For Dad, on my fifth birthday John Dudley Winston, Jr. TH Harrison was an American artist and Photographer working in the South at the turn of the centruy. 2nd painting is an extremely rare miniature portrait on ivory of Joseph Winston by John Ramsier. Joseph has the same hair style and sailor shirt with red anchors. A light blue background and signed on the bottom right. On the back of the locket ..Daddy From Joseph David winston Aug. 20 , 1912. John Ramsier came to US from Switzerland and painted in Lexington, Kentucky. A well respected artist who specialized in Miniature portraits.His work Seldom comes to the market and is well cherished by the family. He is a listed artist . Additional Geneology work found the Winston family living in Kentucky from the late 1600's. An early relative was one of the first physicians in the region. I am selling as a set as they are brothers, identified and signed by the artists. Amazing American set. In lovely condition with no chips or cracks. Strong color.

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