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Francis Rabineau (French, active in America 1791-1808), miniature portrait of nancy anne mccambell hays of virginia, dated 180

Francis Rabineau (French, active in America 1791-1808) miniature portrait of nancy anne mccambell hays of virginia, dated 180 4 Bears graphite inscription, "Francis Rabineau pinxit & fecit A.D. 1804," inside case and initialed and dated, lower right, "F.R. 1804," watercolor on ivory, in gilt locket case, hair at back; together with a miniature of Revolutionary War Major John Hays wearing Society of the Cincinnati medal, late 19th century, after the original, watercolor on ivory, gilt metal case. 2 1/2 in. x 1 7/8 in. (sight) and 2 1/2 in. x 2 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a handwritten note, "Colonel {sic} & Mrs. John Hays of Lexington, Va. Col. Hays was an American officer of the Revolution. In this miniature he wears...the badge of the Society of the Cincinnati. (grandparents of Maria Hays Moore)."