UNSIGNED (American, 19th Century) PORTRAIT OF COMMODORE JOHN BARRY “FATHER OF THE U.S. NAVY”.

UNSIGNED (American, 19th Century) PORTRAIT OF COMMODORE JOHN BARRY “FATHER OF THE U.S. NAVY”. Oil on canvas half portrait shows a middle aged man looking left dressed in a dark coat with large round brass buttons. He has blondish/red hair and blue eyes. Housed in its original pierce decorated fancy frame with an oval window against a square canvas. Frame is as is but generally intact. The back with a New York canvas stamp. PROVENANCE: Painting descended in the Barry family. A letter accompanies lot which indicates descent through the Barry family. NOTE: John Barry (1745-1803) lived in Philadelphia and commanded a variety of ships including the “United States”. The U.S. Navy has named four destroyers in honor of Cmdr. John Barry. SIZE: 30” x 25”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29994 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006

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
	806	$3,450.00	UNSIGNED (American, 19th Century) PORTRAIT OF COMMODORE JOHN BARRY “FATHER OF THE U.S. NAVY”. Oil on canvas half portrait shows a middle aged man looking left dressed in a dark coat with large round brass buttons. He has blondish/red hair and blue eyes. Housed in its original pierce decorated fancy frame with an oval window against a square canvas. Frame is as is but generally intact. The back with a New York canvas stamp. PROVENANCE: Painting descended in the Barry family. A letter accompanies lot which indicates descent through the Barry family. NOTE: John Barry (1745-1803) lived in Philadelphia and commanded a variety of ships including the “United States”. The U.S. Navy has named four destroyers in honor of Cmdr. John Barry. SIZE: 30” x 25”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29994 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006 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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