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Portrait of Husband and Wife

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
American, possibly New York State
Unsigned
Oil on canvas, in a period, carved black painted frame
19″ x 24″; 23 1/4″ x 28 1/2″ framed
This rare and unusual double portrait of a young husband and wife depicts the woman wearing a black dress with a white lace collar and wearing a beaded jet-necklace, the gentleman in a black jacket, vest and cravat with a white shirt and gold watch fob, seated on red upholstered chairs with red drapery edged with white lace and gold tassels.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Oil on canvas, black painted frame
Condition:	Request full condition report
Creation Date:	c. 1840
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art
Incollect Reference #:	229261

Dimensions

W.	28.5 in;	H.	23.25 in;
W.	72.39 cm;	H.	59.06 cm;

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.

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