Unsigned. New England, ca. 1830. Oil on canvas, period gilt frame.
Condition: Excellent, minor imperfections.
The elegant looking woman wearing fashionable attire is seated and holding a book by Chapone, (Hester Chapone 1727-1801) who wrote books on conduct for women. She was highly regarded as an author by women in the early 19th c.
Provenance: Purchased in Vermont, 1971. Private Collection, Cape Cod, 2015.
Dealer | Jeffrey Tillou Antiques |
Date: | ca. 1830 |
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Measurements | 33.75h x 29.75 w. |
Inventory | View Dealer's Inventory |
Website | http://www.tillouantiques.com |
Price | $12,000 |
Contact | Jeffrey Tillou, 860-567-9693 or jeffrey@tillouantiques.com |