FINE PAIR OF FOLK ART HALF PORTRAITS OF JOHN BATCHELOR BULL AND CAROLINE PHILBEY BULL (POOLER FAMILY).

Both oil on poplar panel and housed in Victorian deep walnut frames with gilt liners. The gentleman seated in a wood chair wearing a brown coat over a light yellow vest with white shirt. There is a gold & ebonized memorial pin at his vest opening. He sits next to a small writing desk with inkwell, quill pen and letter. The letter has writing “Mr. John Philbey, London”. The woman holds her light blue & red edged scarf which is draped over her shoulder and held in her hand. She appears to sit on a mahogany black upholstered settee. She is adorned with a jewelry suite of gold earrings, pearl necklace, mourning pin & ring. Her hair is held up with a tortoise shell hair comb. Unsigned. Both identified on reverse. Research indicates that the sitters were married on July 16th, 1827 in a New York newspaper announced their wedding on July 17th, 1827. Probably of New York or New Jersey origin. SIZE: 27″ x 22″. Overall: 31-1/4″ x 26″ and 32″ x 27″. CONDITION: Very good with some minor touch up. 50089-5 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2300

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2300	$1,185.00	FINE PAIR OF FOLK ART HALF PORTRAITS OF JOHN BATCHELOR BULL AND CAROLINE PHILBEY BULL (POOLER FAMILY). Both oil on poplar panel and housed in Victorian deep walnut frames with gilt liners. The gentleman seated in a wood chair wearing a brown coat over a light yellow vest with white shirt. There is a gold & ebonized memorial pin at his vest opening. He sits next to a small writing desk with inkwell, quill pen and letter. The letter has writing “Mr. John Philbey, London”. The woman holds her light blue & red edged scarf which is draped over her shoulder and held in her hand. She appears to sit on a mahogany black upholstered settee. She is adorned with a jewelry suite of gold earrings, pearl necklace, mourning pin & ring. Her hair is held up with a tortoise shell hair comb. Unsigned. Both identified on reverse. Research indicates that the sitters were married on July 16th, 1827 in a New York newspaper announced their wedding on July 17th, 1827. Probably of New York or New Jersey origin. SIZE: 27″ x 22″. Overall: 31-1/4″ x 26″ and 32″ x 27″. CONDITION: Very good with some minor touch up. 50089-5 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2300 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE PAIR OF FOLK ART HALF PORTRAITS OF JOHN BATCHELOR BULL AND CAROLINE PHILBEY BULL (POOLER FAMILY).