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Portrait of a Young Boy Holding a Hoop and a Hat

American School
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
American School, possibly by Joseph Goodhue Chandler, New York.

42″h x 33″w; 43 1/2″ x 34 1/2″ framed

This charming portrait of a young boy wearing a suit holding a hoop and hat is painted in full length in front of a wonderful landscape view. The hand appears to be that of Chandler or a contemporary painting in the same style or manner.

Price available upon request.

More Information

In the Style of:	Joseph Goodhue Chandler
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Oil on canvas
Condition:	Excellent, less than 1% in-painting retains old varnish, in a 19th c. gilt liner.
Creation Date:	Unsigned, ca. 1840.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art
Dealer Reference #:	WoA-AMP-OC 537
Incollect Reference #:	208148

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.