Apr 14, 2026 10:00 EST
American Paintings / Peale Family Paintings / Historic Hudson Valley / Silver & Furniture
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Mary Jane Peale
Peale Family Paintings from the Estate of J. Ashley and Pamela Patterson Roach
American, 1827-1902
Portrait of Theodore Frelinghuysen Patterson, 1850
Oil on canvas
20 1/8 x 17 inches
Provenance:
The artist
Gifted from artist to aunt, Lydia Adams Patterson (mother of subject), 1820-1907
(probably) grandson George Patterson (1875-1936) (son of the subject)
(probably) wife Rebecca Burd Peale Patterson, née Rebecca Burd Peale (1881-1952), also granddaughter of portrait subject
Granddaughter Pamela Shippen Patterson (Roach) (1943-2013)
Trust of Pamela Patterson Roach, 2013
Trust of Joseph Ashley Roach, 2024-present
Exhibited:
Baltimore, MD, The Peale Museum, Seven Painting Peales From Charles Willson to Mary Jane, Oct. 3 to Nov. 28, 1971. Loan extended through 1974.
Notes:
Theodore Frelinghuysen Patterson, 1844-1906, was the nephew of the artist. Theodore was the first son of George and Lydia (Adams) Patterson. George was Mrs. Rubens Peale (Eliza Burd Patterson)’s youngest brother.
During the Civil War, Theodore was a "First Defender", one of the 530 Pennsylvanian men who marched to Washington and formed the nucleus of the force to protect the National Capital in April 1861.
One of several family portraits undertaken by Mary Jane Peale in her early 20s as she practiced with the hope of becoming a professional artist. The collection of the American Philosophical Society includes the artist's own Memoranda of Paintings Done in Oil, 1850-1902. She describes this painting: “Commenced a likeness of Theodore Patterson on canvas, as a present to his Mother, October 9th 1850. Dead-colored it, finished in Dec. 1850. I had great difficulty in getting him to sit, it was almost impossible, but I succeeded in getting a good likeness. Presented it to Aunt Lydia.”
We would like to thank Elise Peale Patterson Gelpi for her kind assistance in cataloguing this lot.
Framed 24 x 20 3/8 inches
$800 - $1,200
Peale Family Paintings from the Estate of J. Ashley and Pamela Patterson Roach
American, 1827-1902
Portrait of Theodore Frelinghuysen Patterson, 1850
Oil on canvas
20 1/8 x 17 inches
Provenance:
The artist
Gifted from artist to aunt, Lydia Adams Patterson (mother of subject), 1820-1907
(probably) grandson George Patterson (1875-1936) (son of the subject)
(probably) wife Rebecca Burd Peale Patterson, née Rebecca Burd Peale (1881-1952), also granddaughter of portrait subject
Granddaughter Pamela Shippen Patterson (Roach) (1943-2013)
Trust of Pamela Patterson Roach, 2013
Trust of Joseph Ashley Roach, 2024-present
Exhibited:
Baltimore, MD, The Peale Museum, Seven Painting Peales From Charles Willson to Mary Jane, Oct. 3 to Nov. 28, 1971. Loan extended through 1974.
Notes:
Theodore Frelinghuysen Patterson, 1844-1906, was the nephew of the artist. Theodore was the first son of George and Lydia (Adams) Patterson. George was Mrs. Rubens Peale (Eliza Burd Patterson)’s youngest brother.
During the Civil War, Theodore was a "First Defender", one of the 530 Pennsylvanian men who marched to Washington and formed the nucleus of the force to protect the National Capital in April 1861.
One of several family portraits undertaken by Mary Jane Peale in her early 20s as she practiced with the hope of becoming a professional artist. The collection of the American Philosophical Society includes the artist's own Memoranda of Paintings Done in Oil, 1850-1902. She describes this painting: “Commenced a likeness of Theodore Patterson on canvas, as a present to his Mother, October 9th 1850. Dead-colored it, finished in Dec. 1850. I had great difficulty in getting him to sit, it was almost impossible, but I succeeded in getting a good likeness. Presented it to Aunt Lydia.”
We would like to thank Elise Peale Patterson Gelpi for her kind assistance in cataloguing this lot.
Framed 24 x 20 3/8 inches
Peale Family Paintings from the Estate of J. Ashley & Pamela Patterson Roach
Extensive restorations throughout.
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Auction: American Paintings / Peale Family Paintings / Historic Hudson Valley / Silver & Furniture, Apr 14, 2026
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Auction of American Paintings & Prints on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10am
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Including Property Deaccesssioned from Historic Hudson Valley
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And Peale Family Paintings from the Estate of J. Ashley & Pamela Patterson Roach
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
NEW YORK, NY – Doyle will hold an auction of American Paintings & Prints on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10am. The sale will present works from the late 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, including fine examples of portraiture; still lifes; nautical paintings and Hudson River, Western and regional landscapes. Also featured is a selection of Audubon prints.
Peale Family Paintings from the Estate of J. Ashley & Pamela Patterson Roach
Sale highlights include Peale Family Paintings from the Estate of J. Ashley & Pamela Patterson Roach featuring works by Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827), Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860), Rubens Peale (1784-1865), and Mary Jane Peale (1827-1902). Read More
Property Deaccessioned from Historic Hudson Valley
Among the artworks deaccessioned by Historic Hudson Valley are paintings by Charles Willson Peale, Asher Brown Durand, Abraham Woodside, Micah Williams, Charles Loring Elliott and other American artists. Founded in 1951, Historic Hudson Valley is a 501(c)(3) organization that interprets and promotes historic landmarks of national significance in the Hudson Valley.
Session II: American Silver, Furniture & Decorative Arts / Wednesday, April 15
A second session of the sale on Wednesday, April 15 at 10am will offer American Silver, Furniture & Decorative Arts including Property Deaccessioned from Historic Hudson Valley. Read More
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