GEORGE HARRISON HITE, (American, 1807-1880,). GENTLEMAN OF THE PETTIGREW FAMILY, CIRCA 1845, Signed near right edge, "Hite". Oil on ivory. Oval portrait miniature depicting gentleman of middle age with graying brown hair. In chased yellow gold oval frame with crystal window revealing lock of Pettigrew's hair. - Overall with frame, 3 1/8 in. x 2 5/8 in. Estimate $1,000-1,500
PROVENANCE: By family descent through the historically noted Pettigrew family of North Carolina and Virginia
Fine to excellent condition. Appears to never have been removed from case.
