PAIR OF 19th CENTURY AMERICAN FOLK ART PORTRAITS OF A BROTHER AND SISTER.

Two unsigned oils on canvas, c. 1830. Depicting four-year old Augustus Francis (1824-1829) and his sister Helen Francis (1827-1846). The three-quarter length view of Augustus, depicts him holding his riding crop while wearing a green dress with lace collar. The portrait was created from his death mask. Helen’s ¾ length portrait depicts her with brown curls pulled away from her face, wearing an orange dress with lace collar while holding a sprig of roses in her hand. Both brown eyed beauties were the children of Ebenezer and Hanna Lincoln-Marsh Francis of Hingham, Massachusetts. Housed in matching giltwood frames. SIZE: 18″ x 15″ (each). Overall: 22″ x 19″ (each). CONDITION: Good condition, with spotty varnish, craquelure and stretcher marks. Boy has minor flake losses. UV examination shows no evidence of in-paint or significant restoration. 50391-1 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2524

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 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
	2524	$829.50	PAIR OF 19th CENTURY AMERICAN FOLK ART PORTRAITS OF A BROTHER AND SISTER. Two unsigned oils on canvas, c. 1830. Depicting four-year old Augustus Francis (1824-1829) and his sister Helen Francis (1827-1846). The three-quarter length view of Augustus, depicts him holding his riding crop while wearing a green dress with lace collar. The portrait was created from his death mask. Helen’s ¾ length portrait depicts her with brown curls pulled away from her face, wearing an orange dress with lace collar while holding a sprig of roses in her hand. Both brown eyed beauties were the children of Ebenezer and Hanna Lincoln-Marsh Francis of Hingham, Massachusetts. Housed in matching giltwood frames. SIZE: 18″ x 15″ (each). Overall: 22″ x 19″ (each). CONDITION: Good condition, with spotty varnish, craquelure and stretcher marks. Boy has minor flake losses. UV examination shows no evidence of in-paint or significant restoration. 50391-1 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2524 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 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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PAIR OF 19th CENTURY AMERICAN FOLK ART PORTRAITS OF A BROTHER AND SISTER.