- FINE ART
-
FURNITURE + LIGHTING
Shop By Category
Shop By Artist
- NEW + CUSTOM
- DECORATIVE ARTS
-
JEWELRY
Shop By Category
Shop By Artist
- INTERIORS
- MAGAZINE
Offered by:
Philip Bradley Antiques
P.O. Box 405
Sumneytown, PA 18084 , United States
Call Seller
610.269.0427
Showrooms
Portrait of Dr. Richard Holmes Townsend
$ 2,400
-
Tear Sheet Print
- BoardAdd to Board
-
-
Description
This is a rare drawing by John Burn Forrest, who worked primarily as an engraver. The sitter, Dr. Richard Holmes Townsend (1817–1898), was named after his English Quaker émigré ancestor Richard Townsend. Dr. Townsend married Mary Van Syckel (1822–1892), daughter of Elijah and Sarah (Smith) Van Syckel of Philadelphia. An Empire bedroom suite made in the early 1830s and portraits of the Van Syckels are in the collection of Winterthur Museum. Inscribed on verso “Richard H. Townsend” in pencil as well as “Drawn by J. B. Forrest March 1839.” There is also a pencil sketch of a human face. Excellent condition.
-
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: United States Period: 19th Century Materials: Watercolor Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1839 Styles / Movements: Victorian, Other Incollect Reference #: 379563 -
Dimensions
W. 8.5 in; H. 12 in; W. 21.59 cm; H. 30.48 cm;
Sign In To View Price
close
You must Sign In to your account to view the price. If you don’t have an account, please Create an Account below.
More Listings from Philip Bradley Antiques View all 48 listings
No Listings to show.
- Inlaid Walnut Hanging Spoon Rack with Drawer
- Hanging cupboard with original grain painted decoration
- Pennsylvania German Inlaid Walnut Chest
- Silhouette of Thomas Willing together with another silhouette
- Pennsylvania German Painted Chest with Fraktur
- Philadelphia Mahogany Low Chest of Drawers
- Philadelphia William and Mary Slant-front Desk
- Masonic pitcher made for Benjamin Glover, 1823
- Painted Wooden Tray with Stone Fruit
- Pennsylvania Walnut Corner Chair
- Stretcher-base Table with Scrub Top
- Philadelphia Mahogany Candlestand
- Set of six slat-back chairs in original paint
- Pennsylvania Bamboo Turned Windsor Settee Branded by H. Davis