1834 family portraits
2 family portraits of John & Dorothy Hughes, painted by Edwin Percival in 1834 on wood.
Always in family, limited exhibit once many years ago.
Inherited
Maybe
Hi Eric,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Edwin Percival (American, b 1793)
Pair of portraits of Mr and Mrs John and Dorothy Hughes, 1834
Each with a dark brown border, both with black garments with white shirts or lace embellishments.
33 1/4 inches by 28 1/4 inches
CONDITION: appear to be in good condition; value assumes no inpainting, relining, restretching or repairs.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$3,000-5,000 for the pair*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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The full frame om each painting is 33 1/4 " by 28 1/4m". The frames are 2 inches. The quality with a flash picture is not good.
EricLundberg
Thanks, Eric, you're all set.
size?