1365

$1,481.25

MANNER OF AMMI PHILLIPS (American, 1788-1865) FOLK ART PORTRAIT OF ANN CARY RANDOLPH JONES.

Oil on canvas in the manner of Ammi Philips, depicting a seated Ann Cary Randolph Jones (1794-1877), holding a ladies basket and wearing a lace shawl and bonnet adorned with orange ribbons. Ann(e) Cary Randolph Jones (1794-1877), wife of William Strother Jones (Jr.) of Vaucluse, VA, was the niece of Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. (1768-1928) who married Thomas Jefferson’s eldest child Martha Jefferson Randolph. She was also the 4th great granddaughter of William Randolph (1650-1711) who was the first Randolph of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson’s great grandfather. This portrait was handed down to Cary Randolph Marshall, our consignor’s mother. SIZE: 40″ x 29″. Overall: 44″ x 33″ PROVENANCE: Descended through the family of the sitter. CONDITION: Canvas has been wax lined, restoration throughout, including extensive areas in face, neck and bonnet. 9-96509 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1365

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Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

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