Rare 1912 American Miniature Portrait By John Ramsier Winston Family Kentucky

Framed in a gilt metal locket type frame which is approx. 2 3/4 by 3 1/4 inches.

Beautifully painted with blue marbleized type background. Young girl with bobbed hair, blue eyes and the sweetest face.

Wearing a white embroidered and lace blouse.

John Ramsier came to US from Switzerland and painted in Lexington, Kentucky. A well respected artist who specialized in Miniature portraits. He is featured in many american museums including one in Louisville. His work Seldom comes to the market and is well cherished by the family. He is a listed artist .

Additional Genealogy 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

In lovely condition with no chips or cracks.

Ramsiers' portraits are selling into the many thousands. This painting is priced exceptionally well.

Lovely condition with strong paint and no chips or cracks.

So rare with both the artist and family identified.