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2157
$0.00

UNSIGNED (American, 18th Century) HALF PORTRAIT OF MARTHA J. DECOSTA DAVIS. Pastel on canvas half portrait shows a young woman with lace bonnet, white dress with blue sleeves. Housed in an antique molded wood painted black frame behind glass. Inscribed on back of stretcher Martha J. Decosta Davis married Joshua Davis June 7, 1753. Descendant of Gov. Carver of Mass.”. SIZE: 23″ x 18″. Overall: 25-3/4″ x 20-1/2″. CONDITION: Several small holes along right stretcher line, some fading, some water stains to edges, otherwise good. 9-28581 (1,000-1,500)


Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013
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