American School, 19th Century
Sale 1278 - The Donald F. Moylan, M.D. Collection of American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts, Part I
Nov 3, 2023
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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$1,000 -
1,500
Price Realized
$630
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Lot Description
American School, 19th Century
Portrait of a Virginia Gentleman
circa 1815-25
pastel on paper laid to canvas
the envelope in his hands partially reading "... Henry / -bury, VA."
25 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches.
circa 1815-25
pastel on paper laid to canvas
the envelope in his hands partially reading "... Henry / -bury, VA."
25 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
The Henry name is prominent in Virginia history, and there is a possibility that this portrait is related to the Henry family who lived near present-day Salisbury, on the James River in Botetourt County.
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