JOSEPH GREENLEAF COLE (American, 1806-1858) “PORTRAIT OF CHARLES LEWIS OF CONGIN, MAINE.”.

Half length portrait of the young Mr. Lewis seated with his right arm resting on the back of a sofa. Oil on heavy paper inscribed on verso “Painted by Joseph Cole, Portland August 2, 1825.” There is a hand inscribed note affixed to verso that reads “This is the portrait of Charles Lewis of Congin- He gave it to his sister Mrs. Elizabeth L. Fox of Portland where it was painted by Joseph Cole August 2, 1825. Charles Lewis died November 15, 1825 age 24 years and 11 months.” SIZE: 29″ x 21″. Overall 32″ x 24-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Maralyn Young estate, Arundel/Falmouth Maine, being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Large tear in the center of the canvas that has been taped on verso, surface abrasions, surface dirt and spotty varnish. 51412-47 (800-1,200) – Lot 2255

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

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
	2255	$484.00	JOSEPH GREENLEAF COLE (American, 1806-1858) “PORTRAIT OF CHARLES LEWIS OF CONGIN, MAINE.”. Half length portrait of the young Mr. Lewis seated with his right arm resting on the back of a sofa. Oil on heavy paper inscribed on verso “Painted by Joseph Cole, Portland August 2, 1825.” There is a hand inscribed note affixed to verso that reads “This is the portrait of Charles Lewis of Congin- He gave it to his sister Mrs. Elizabeth L. Fox of Portland where it was painted by Joseph Cole August 2, 1825. Charles Lewis died November 15, 1825 age 24 years and 11 months.” SIZE: 29″ x 21″. Overall 32″ x 24-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Maralyn Young estate, Arundel/Falmouth Maine, being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Large tear in the center of the canvas that has been taped on verso, surface abrasions, surface dirt and spotty varnish. 51412-47 (800-1,200) – Lot 2255 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 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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JOSEPH GREENLEAF COLE (American, 1806-1858) “PORTRAIT OF CHARLES LEWIS OF CONGIN, MAINE.”.