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Defne Akın

Defne Akın writes for the Miniature Painting department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of miniature painting.

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Olive Oatman — Benjamin F. Powelson

Olive Oatman

October 13, 2026Taj Mahal from the East — John Murray

Taj Mahal from the East

October 13, 2026Doughoregan Manor, Maryland — Henry Pollock

Doughoregan Manor, Maryland

October 13, 2026Portrait of a Bootmaker — American 19th Century

Portrait of a Bootmaker

October 13, 2026Saints Peter and Paul — Ludovico Gaci

Saints Peter and Paul

October 13, 202642. Tarport & Limestone from B. B. & K. R. R. — American 19th Century

42. Tarport & Limestone from B. B. & K. R. R.

October 13, 2026Von Storch Breaker, Del. & Hudson Canal Co. — Thomas H. Johnson

Von Storch Breaker, Del. & Hudson Canal Co.

October 13, 2026Winter Fronds of the Prickly Fern — Arthur J. Melhuish

Winter Fronds of the Prickly Fern

October 13, 2026Les Salles des Gardes, Palais des Papes, Avignon, France — French 19th Century

Les Salles des Gardes, Palais des Papes, Avignon, France

October 13, 2026Porta San Lorenzo, Rome — Victor-François-Eloi Biennourry

Porta San Lorenzo, Rome

October 13, 2026

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