CIRCLE OF REMBRANDT PEALE (American, 1778-1860). MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, oil on mother-of-pearl panel. Under glass in late 18th-early 19th century badly corroded metal frame with yellow gold back panel scratched in script "Franklin by Peale" with inscribed provenance appearing to read, "Jas. Webb [?], Phila/Geo. W. Webb, Balto/ 1812/ M.H. Saxton, Balto." - Overall: 1 1/2 in. x 1 1/4 in. Estimate $600-800
