Attributed to Justus DaLee (American, 1793-1878). A collection of two miniature watercolor, graphite and ink folk art portraits attributed to noted 18th century American folk artist, Justus DaLee (American, 1793-1878), each depicting the bust of a gentleman shown in profile, each apparently unsigned, one with label to verso "Miniature from the Beauregard family, a descendant of the DaLee and Minten families of New Orleans (1810). Ferargil Galleries, 63 E 57th St., New York", one with graphite inscription to sheet verso "7". Each framed approximately 8.25" x 7". Provenance: Property from the Estate of Mr. John L. Roper II, Former Owner and CEO of NORSHIPCO (Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation), of Norfolk, Virginia. Mr. Roper collected a number of fine American antiques and art including a noteworthy early American coin collection that sold at auction in 2014.
Note: The Ferargil Galleries (American, founded 1915) was a commercial art gallery in New York, N.Y., founded by Frederic Newlin Price, specializing in American art. It's records are contained in the Archives of American Art. The Beauregard family, a well known name in the south, were known to have sat for portraits with the artist. Along with his son and brother, DaLee ran a miniature portrait business in New York State, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio and Massachusetts.
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