$11,850
Attributed to Sheldon Peck (Vermont, New York, Illinois, 1797-1868) Portrait of Sally Adams (b. 1772-c. 1825). Unsigned, sitter identified on a note affixed to the back of the panel. Oil on wood panel, c. 1825, her dark dress is highlighted by her lace cap and yellow beads, 23 x 18 3/4 in., in a replaced frame. Condition: Good; very minor touch-up. Provenance: The sitter, Sally Adams, is the mother of Hiram Adams and the great grandmother of Helen Adams Snedicon. panel is poplar, retouch to fill in cracquelure scattered in several spots.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-06-08