American, 1827-1902
Portrait of Fanny Adam, 1857
Oil on canvas
20 x 17 inches (50.8 x 43.2 cm)
Provenance:
Sale, Case Auctions, Knoxville, TN, July 19, 2014, lot 544
Note: A scanned photograph of the back of the canvas taken prior to relining shows the inscription: Fanny Adam / painted by / Mary J. Peale / Pottsville / 1857.
Mary Jane Peale, daughter of Rubens Peale, belonged to the celebrated Peale family of American portrait artists. She was best known for her elegant portraits and richly detailed still life paintings.
Framed 25 x 21 1/2 inches
Sold for $288
Estimated at $300 - $500
Includes Buyer's Premium
American, 1827-1902
Portrait of Fanny Adam, 1857
Oil on canvas
20 x 17 inches (50.8 x 43.2 cm)
Provenance:
Sale, Case Auctions, Knoxville, TN, July 19, 2014, lot 544
Note: A scanned photograph of the back of the canvas taken prior to relining shows the inscription: Fanny Adam / painted by / Mary J. Peale / Pottsville / 1857.
Mary Jane Peale, daughter of Rubens Peale, belonged to the celebrated Peale family of American portrait artists. She was best known for her elegant portraits and richly detailed still life paintings.
Framed 25 x 21 1/2 inches
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