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THBPair of Portraits of Young Man and Girl, the Children of General William Ross
Lot 101
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Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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$4,000 - $6,000
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- Lot Description
Pair of Portraits of Young Man and Girl, the Children of General William Ross, attributed to "Mr. Boyd," Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, c. 1812, unsigned, oil on board, the portrait of the seated girl dressed in a white ruffled gown, old typed note on the reverse of the board reads "This picture of/Caroline Ann Ross (Atherton)/b. 24 Feb. 1797, d. 18 Aug./1885... was painted in/oil, on wood, about 1812;" the portrait of the boy dressed in black overcoat with patterned pink vest and trousers, old typed note on reverse of the board reads "This picture of/William Sterling Ross, b./11 Aug. 1802, d. 11 July/1808. was painted in oil,/on wood, about 1812."; each portrait within a black mat painted on the board mounted in a mahogany-veneered pine frame, (imperfections), frame ht. 11 5/8, wd. 9 3/4 in.
Note: During the War of 1812 Brigadier General William Ross commanded the second brigade, ninth division of the Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
Both portraits have minor abrasion to the surface where the board touches the glass, frames have shrinkage separations at corners.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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