american-school-portrait-of-a-young-woman-mid-19th-century
Lot 209
American School Portrait of a Young Woman, mid-19th century
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Oil on canvas (lined), unsigned, presented within a carved gilt frame.

DOA 19 1/8 x 17 in.

Southern Private Collection

Retaining a label on the verso reading:

"Aunt Kate Benjamin Pillsbury who died January 7, 1856, when your mother and I were six days old. This portrait was painted by Frank Haines, artist. (illegible) was and (sic) ardent admirer...Harriet L."

Stable craquelure; scattered spot touch-ups.