UNSIGNED (American, First half of the 19th Century) FOLK ART DOUBLE PORTRAIT.

UNSIGNED (American, First half of the 19th Century) FOLK ART DOUBLE PORTRAIT. Oil on wood panel (probably poplar) shows an older couple seated at a round stand having an open ledger book which is dated “November 9, 1820″. The man wears a brown suit with brass buttons and a white bow tie. On his right, his wife is in a black dress with lace shawl and bonnet. She is knitting with both hands above the table. Through the window in the background can be seen a landscape with water, trees and sky. Housed in a flat stained mahogany frame. SIZE: 16-3/4″ x 20-3/4”. PROVENANCE: According to our consignor, this was found in a New Jersey Estate who were direct descendants of John Hart, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. CONDITION: Very good. 9-99868 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

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
	2316	$2,875.00	UNSIGNED (American, First half of the 19th Century) FOLK ART DOUBLE PORTRAIT. Oil on wood panel (probably poplar) shows an older couple seated at a round stand having an open ledger book which is dated “November 9, 1820″. The man wears a brown suit with brass buttons and a white bow tie. On his right, his wife is in a black dress with lace shawl and bonnet. She is knitting with both hands above the table. Through the window in the background can be seen a landscape with water, trees and sky. Housed in a flat stained mahogany frame. SIZE: 16-3/4″ x 20-3/4”. PROVENANCE: According to our consignor, this was found in a New Jersey Estate who were direct descendants of John Hart, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. CONDITION: Very good. 9-99868 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 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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