$200
Continental School, 19th century. Mated pair of miniature portraits, comprising "Portrait of Anna Simmons", oil on rectangular panel laid down on board, apparently unsigned, with label to verso inscribed indistinctly "Anna Simmons Born 1733 Died 1828", diminutive bust length portrait depicting elderly woman with bonnet or hat with white shawl, background with draped rope or cords and fabric, with column; and "Portrait of Gentleman", oil on rectangular panel laid down on board, apparently unsigned, with indistinct graphite inscription to verso, diminutive bust length portrait depicting elderly man with high black collar and white neck cravat or tie, background with draped ropes or cords and fabric. "Portrait of Anna Simmons" framed approximately 9.2" x 8.25". "Portrait of Anna Simmons" unfarmed approximately 4.8" x 3.75". "Portrait of Gentleman" framed approximately 9" x 8". "Portrait of Gentleman" unframed approximately 4.8" x 3.8". Provenance: Property of the Estate of Dr. Woody Cobbs and Mrs. Honor Cobbs, Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30
