JOHN H. BALSLEY (American 1823-1895) PAIR OF NATIVE AMERICAN PORTRAITS.

JOHN H. BALSLEY (American 1823-1895) PAIR OF NATIVE AMERICAN PORTRAITS. Identically housed half size paintings of a Native American brave and maiden. The brave is seen with feathered headdress and braided hair, four trade bead necklaces, and holding a bow and quiver. Maiden is shown in a bead decorated hide dress and wearing a red and white headband with two feathers. She holds a bow and arrow. The two portraits face one another with a connecting mountain range flanked by trees. Each is signed bottom right and both are housed in period gesso decorated gilt frames. John Balsley was an interesting man who was a carpenter in Dayton, Ohio and was the inventor of the first folding stepladder, for which on January 7, 1862 he received a patent, one of dozens he came to hold. He received a patent on January 7, 1862. He was also known for his paintings of the American West. Probably his fascination with the American West and Native Americans was due to his proximity to the edge of the frontier and his eagerness to capture its flavor. SIZE: 48″ x 32″. CONDITION: Small area in dress needs attention, otherwise original untouched condition that would brighten with cleaning. 7-70096 (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012

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
	2250	$0.00	JOHN H. BALSLEY (American 1823-1895) PAIR OF NATIVE AMERICAN PORTRAITS. Identically housed half size paintings of a Native American brave and maiden. The brave is seen with feathered headdress and braided hair, four trade bead necklaces, and holding a bow and quiver. Maiden is shown in a bead decorated hide dress and wearing a red and white headband with two feathers. She holds a bow and arrow. The two portraits face one another with a connecting mountain range flanked by trees. Each is signed bottom right and both are housed in period gesso decorated gilt frames. John Balsley was an interesting man who was a carpenter in Dayton, Ohio and was the inventor of the first folding stepladder, for which on January 7, 1862 he received a patent, one of dozens he came to hold. He received a patent on January 7, 1862. He was also known for his paintings of the American West. Probably his fascination with the American West and Native Americans was due to his proximity to the edge of the frontier and his eagerness to capture its flavor. SIZE: 48″ x 32″. CONDITION: Small area in dress needs attention, otherwise original untouched condition that would brighten with cleaning. 7-70096 (10,000-20,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012 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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