For your consideration is this fine pair of early American folk portraits. They are in gold wood frames that measure 33 1/2 x 27 1/2 overall with the framed image measuring just over 30×24. These are original oil on canvas portraits of a lady and a gentleman that have been laid down on Masonite panel. These have been in the same family since the 1950’s when they were found in a barn in Girard, in Macoupin County, Illinois. No one is completely certain, but it is believed the restoration and conservation seen today was completed at that time. The frames and Masonite panels would match that time period. These were obviously done by one of the more proficient folk artists of the time period. It would appear these would date nearer the end of the run for the heyday of folk portraiture, say after 1830. And like most from that timeframe, appear to be unsigned. The sitters are unknown as well but advances in scholarly attribution continue to put more names with faces everyday. The images contain many pieces to the puzzle with additions like chair arms, her book and his cane all potentially helping with the case for attribution. Not to mention wardrobe, facial details and artistic technique. They certainly are the caliber of and share some similarities to the work of well known painter Ammi Phillips. That being said, they are being offered here with the sitters as well as the artist being unknown. No one is certain when, where or by whom the conservation work was completed. In the right light an area of restoration shows on the gentleman’s right shoulder. Otherwise one can assume there may have been typical amounts of random in painting associated with art from this time period. They have not been examined by a professional conservator at this point nor have they been offered for sale in the last 65 years or so. This listing and price is for both portraits. We realize these represent a significant investment and can contain many variables. We pledge our complete cooperation with any seriously interested party, including additional photos, further questions, etc. Please study the photos and ask any questions you may have. Needless to say these are estate fresh so help yourself. The item “Fine Matched Pair Lady & Gentleman Early American Folk Art Portrait Paintings” is in sale since Sunday, October 01, 2017. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “redhead454″ and is located in Springfield, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Date of Creation: 1800-1899
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Subject: Portrait
- Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
- Region of Origin: US
- Artist: Unknown
- Color: Multi-Color
- Medium: Oil
- Originality: Original
- Style: Folk Art
- Width (Inches): 24
- Height (Inches): 30
- Painting Surface: Canvas
- Features: Framed