Description:

J.Q. Adams Signed Portrait, Maybe Earliest Signed Presidential Image! Beautiful Orig. Frame, Bonus Pin

An engraved miniature portrait boldly signed by 6th U.S. President John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) as "John Quincy Adams" in the blank margin, top center. N.d., n.p. The bust portrait image by N. Dearborn shows the statesman seated and with a furrowed brow. The image measures approximately 2.25" x 2," the engraving 4.5" x 3.25" overall. Faint marginal discoloration from prior matting, but overall among the best of the very few that exist. The ink signature at top is a very nice addition to the printed signature at the bottom center. A similar example sold at Swann Auction back in 2010 for over $13,000!

What makes this example unique is the inclusion of its original period frame with early Detroit identification, measuring 10.75" x 11.75" x 2.5." The signed engraving of Adams has been removed from the frame to showcase its condition. We are told that the frame, with its stenciled back-stamp, may be valuable. The item also includes an enamel hand-painted oval portrait pin, 1.75" x 1.625," that came from the same family, and was also removed from its period frame (this one measuring 7" x 7.625" x 2.") The image cannot be identified as to subject or artist, but it looks quite a bit like Adams's mother Abigail. An exquisite assemblage!

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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$100 $299 $20
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$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
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