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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$4,000 -
8,000
Lot Description
American School, 19th Century
Portrait of a Girl in Blue Dress with Book
circa 1840
oil on canvas
unsigned
23 3/8 x 19 inches.
circa 1840
oil on canvas
unsigned
23 3/8 x 19 inches.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
This portrait likely depicts the sister of the girl shown in the preceding lot. Both portraits come from the estate of a 90-year-old decorator in Chicago. It is possible that they were executed by Sheldon Peck (American, 1797-1868) while he was living in Illinois, from 1836 on.
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