eeceer sree oe SSE Seon poe eee bebe “Raa esr bene eeata te MIMS a eon ye i | t A Ce LIBRARY No. M. Knoedler & Co. 14 East 57th St. | b b New York M. KNOEDLER & CO. 556-8 FIFTH AVE. NEW YORK NUMBER SECTION SHELF PROPERTY OF | SS & pornetane go 7 | en > a Meehan Le De cies ee ya ELEGANT TURKISH CARPETS a the Estate of the Late Dr. William F. Norris of Phila. TO BH SOLD AT 2.30 orcrocK. svi A STAN. V. HENKELS ey (STAN. V. HENKELS, Jr., Assistant) AUCTION COMMISSION MERCHANT _ ‘Por the Sale of Books, Autographs, Paintings and Engravings (1804 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 4 ae 102 x > al -)" ou > ‘g’ , —— “ rf tC 22 Mrs. Alvan Clark. Size 7 © 2% Wife of the miniaturist, from the collection of her grand-daughter. < E. F. DODGE rs 6. 23 Mrs. Winston. | Sizé 2358 x I%. A descendant of the founder of the town of Winston-Salem, N. C. WILLIAM DUNLAP Born in Perth Amboy, N. J., in 1766; died in New York City September 28, 1839. Began to paint portraits in 1777 and in 1783 finished a portrait of Washington, and also was noted for his miniature portraits on ivory. Was the founder of the National Academy of Design. Studied under Benjamin West. S efes 24 John Tyler. Size 254 x 2. Was born in Charles-City Co., Virginia, March 29, 1790; died in Rich- niond, Virginia, January 17, 1862. Tenth President of the United States and Governor of Virginia. 29 25 26 27 29 Portrait of a Gentleman. Size 24% x 2Y. John Marshall, after Inman. Size hx %. Was born in Germantown, Fauquier Co., Virginia, September 24, 1755; died in Philadelphia July 6, 1835. Officer in the Revolution. Secretary of War and of State. Chief Justice of the United States. Mounted in gold as a breastpin. . William Charles Cole Claiborne. Signed “A. Duval.” ; IZE FX 3. Was born in Virginia 1773: died in New Orleans November 23, 1817, Governor of Mississippi Territory and Governor of Louisiana. This por- trait has been engraved by J. B. Longacre and published in his National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans, CHARLES LORING ELLIOTT Born in Scipio, N. Y., December, 1812; died in Albany, N. Y., Sep- tember 25, 1868. A pupil of Col. John Trumbull. Painted the por- traits of many eminent men and some few niiniatures on ivory. Louis Gaylord Clark. | Sizé 17h x 1%. Was born in Otisco, N. Y. 7 1810; died in Piermont, N. Y., November 3, 1873. He was the celebrated editor of the ‘* Knickerbocker Magazine.’’ A friend of Washington Irving and J. Fenimore Cooper. ROBERT FIELD Said to have been born in Gloucester, England, and it is said he died at Jamaica August 9, 1819. _He came to New York in 1793, where he painted several miniatures of prominent people, including Wash- ington and Jefferson. He also engraved several fine portraits, George Washington. Size 7 x 2%. First President of the United States. This portrait was painted for Mrs. Lawrence Lewis (Nellie Custis, Washington’s adopted daughter) on order from Thos. H. Perkins (1764-1854). On the back is written ‘‘ Presented to Mrs. Lewis by her respectful servant T. H. Perkins’? (See sketch of Mr. Perkins in National Cyclopaedia, Vol. 5, page 245.) Purchased from David Bendan, of Baltimore, Md., agent for its owner, Mr. E. G. Butler. The following is from a copy of a letter from Emily K. Butler: ‘‘ Mr. Butler inherited it from his father’s mother, from her mother (Mrs. Butler’s great grandmother), Mrs. Lewis (Nellie Custis), whose name is inscribed on the back. In other words to state it more plainly, the miniature was painted for Mrs. Lawrence Lewis (Nellie Custis) as stated on the back. She left it to her daughter, Frances Parke Lewis, who married E. G. A. Butler, their son Lawrence Lewis Butler, inherited it and it was left by him to his son, the present owner EH. G. Butler.” 30 31 32 33 34 35 IO CHAS. FRASER Born in Charleston, S. C., August 20, 1782; died there October 5, 1860. First studied law and then devoted his attention to painting miniatures, at which art he became noted. He painted General Lafayette and a great number of leading citizens of South Carolina. Mr. Strong of New York. SIZE FE 2M. Purchased from the Havemeyer collection, in original gold frame. Captain Charles Bertody. OV PARE EY Ce re From the collection of Mrs. Howard Bertody. Captain Bertody’s father was thé son of a Persian princess, and married an Italian, afterwards living in France. She came to Wrentham, Mass., where Captain Bertody was born, not later than 1789. After Captain Bertody’s marriage he lived in Canton, Mass., but sailed to Calcutta for a man named Nevins, of Boston. He disappeared about 1817. James Knox Polk. S1zé@ 2% x 2%. Was born in Mechlenberg Co., N. C., November 2, 1795; died in Nash- ville, Tenn., June 15, 1849. Eleventh President of the United States, Governor of Tennessee. His administration was one of the most important in our history, as it covered the settlement of the Oregon boundary ques- tion, the annexation of Texas, the admission of Wisconsin, the war with Mexico, the acquisition of New Mexico and California, &c. In original gold frame. | THOMAS GIMBREDE Was born in France in 1781; died at West Point, N. Y., October 25, 1832. Came to the United States in 1802, where he soon rose to first rank as a miniature painter and engraver of portraits. He was Drawing Master of the West Point Military Academy. Mr. Schley. Sizé 24 £ 2Y. Probably father of the Admiral. Signed ‘‘ Gimbrede.”’ SARAH GOODRIDGE Pupil of Gilbert Stuart, and painted his portrait. She was one of the first American women to take up the art of miniature painting. Portrait of a Revolutionary Officer. bize 25% X 2. Portrait of a Girl. | bizé 234 x 2, ; ae TM yee ite TN a Fe Pars 4 . ui N ; Std (mice al Pike: } SWS; oe Fe Mae ALS ee ae ee ee eee ae res ee “UR 25 45A 354 36 a9 2) —— GRIMALDI A noted English miniaturist who visited the United States about 1792, and returned to England about 1796. George Washington. Signed. S726 3 * 2%. A beautiful and artistically painted miniature, portraying Washington in military uniform somewhat similar to the Trumbull type, it is in the original antique square black enameled frame, and it has been in the posses- sion of the late Judge Craig Biddle for the last forty years, being much songht after by connoisseurs. It was during Grimaldi’s visit to the United States, 1792-96, that he painted this portrait, and it is quite probable that Washington gave him a sitting for that purpose. GEORGE HARVEY Daniel Webster. mize Su Xx 4. Was born in Salisbury, N. H., January 18, 1782; died at Marshfield, Mass., October 24, 1852. Eminent statesman, lawyer and orator. Secre- tary of State, negotiated the Northeastern Boundary Treaty with Great Britain. On the back is written by the artist, ‘‘ Painted from life, Daniel Webster, Senate Chamber, Washington, 1836. Geo. Harvey.’’ HENRY INMAN Born in Utica, N. Y., October 20, 1801; died in New York City, January 17, 1846. Pupil of John W. Jarvis, devoted himself at first to miniature painting, in which he became very proficient. He afterwards devoted his talents to portrait painting in oil, and estab- lished his fanie by a portrait of John Marshall. Portrait of a Child. he Usd ae al Portrait of a Young Lady. Sizé@22 2%. This may be classed as one of the finest of American miniatures. A. LE CASTRO Portrait of a Gentleman. Signed “A. Le Castro.” Size 258 x 2%. EDWARD GREEN MALBONE Born at Newport, R.I., August, 1777; diedin Savannah, Ga., May 7, 1807; at the age of 17 established himself in Providence as a por- trait painter. He attained the highest rank as a miniature painter. Many of his portraits were of citizens of Charleston, S. C. FSO! ree So a EAS: 40 At 42 43 44 I2 Mrs. Mary D. Harris. Size pu x 2h. Wife of Jonathan Harris. This miniature comes directly from the family. Mrs. Harris’ two sons, Charles and Richard, were painted by Malbone, and those two portraits are in the private collection of H. L. Pratt. Mrs. Grimke. Size 2% x 2. Was the daughter of James Ladson, of Charleston, S. C., and sister of Mrs. Sarah Ladson Gilmor. She was the wife of Gen. Grimke. From the collection of Mrs. Monroe, of Charleston, S. C. BASS OTIS Born in New England in 1784; died in Philadelphia, November 3, 1861. Acquired great reputation as a portrait painter, one of which was of Thomas Jefferson, which was engraved for Delaplane’s Por- trait Gallery. He also painted several miniatures on ivory. Miss Eliza Pierie. Size 24 + 1H. The only known example of miniature painting by this artist. ANNA CLAYPOOLE PEALE Daughter of James Peale. Acquired a high reputation as a minia- turist. Painted James Monroe, Gen. Andrew Jackson, and Com-. modore Bainbridge. Sophinisba Peale. S726 3 42%. Grand-daughter of Charles Willson Peale, and wife of James Peale, Jr., the painter. Purchased from the family. CHARLES WILLSON PEALE Born in Chestertown, Md., April 16, 1741; died in Philadelphia, February 22, 1827. He enjoys the distinction of painting the first portrait of Washington (as Colonel in the Virginia Regiment). He studied under Jno. S. Copley and was a pupil of Benj. West, and rose to the height of his profession in portrait and miniature painting. He was also an excellent engraver in mezzotinto. Mrs. Knapp. Size 24% x Ty, In gold frame as a breastpin. Has engraved on the back ‘‘Sacred to Friendship EH. K.’’ It is one of the finest examples of miniature painting by an American artist. Hae ee tiv ite t A Ae a rs 4 AE ¢ é é ‘ a é ‘ 4 } s 3 eee % ee eit Sa “hates oe vy fie, —_ = na '* i 5 fehl | ‘ 44A 45 13 Mrs. Peale. Diet 2 a FR. In original gold frame. JAMES PEALE Born in Annapolis, 1749; died in Philadelphia, May 24, 1831. He turned his attention mostly to portrait painting, executing many in oil and miniatures on ivory. One of his most noted oils is the full- length portrait of Washington, which has been engraved. He also painted a few landscapes. Mollie Callahan. t26 234 2% 2. Has inscribed on the back ‘‘ Mollie Callahan, Annopolis Maryland, painted by Jas. Peale.’’ Anna Claypoole Peale. Size 3 « 2%. 45B Johnathan L. Worth. Signed “J. P. 1807.” 46 47 9726 7 x 234, In the original gold frame, with a lock of his hair in the back and with the initials “J. L. W.’’ in open gold work, It is exquisitely peinted, and a magnificent specimen of James Peale’s best work. REMBRANT PEALE Born in Bucks County, Pa., Feb, 22, 1778; died in Philadelphia, Oct. 3, 1860. His talent for art was such that at the age of 17 he painted a portrait of Washington, from whom he was fortunate enough to obtain three sittings, and he afterwards painted the por- traits of many of our leading statesmen and most noted soldiers, as well as civilians. He is probably more generally known than any other American artist. Portrait of a Gentleman. ? Size 2% x 2. Miss Catherine Melish. Daughter of John Melish, a celebrated Scotch traveler, writer and map maker, who settled in the United States in 1800. From the collection of the great grand-daughter of Catherine Melish. SARAH M. PEALE Born in Philadelphia, May 19, 1800; died there Feb. 4, 1885. Exe- cuted many portraits of noted men, including Com. Bainbridge, Gen. Lafayette, and Henry A. Wise. She also was noted for her miniatures on ivory. 14 Lb ihe 48 Portrait of a Lady. Size 234 x 1K. JOHN RAMAGE Born in Ireland and emigrated to Boston after the Revolution ; died at Montreal, Canada, October 24, 1802. He was an accomplished miniature painter and executed portraits of Washington and other celebrities. Worked in New York principally. 4 49 Portrait of a Gentleman. iS ipo Oe Size 14% x Ik, In antique gold frame. NATHANIEL ROGERS Born in Bridgehampton, L. I., 1788; died December 6, 1844. He went to New York in 1811 and ee a pupil of Joseph Wood. He = soon took high rank as a painter of miniatures, among which were those of Fitz-Greene Halleck and Joseph Rodman Drake. Was one of the founders of the National Academy. B On 50. Portrait of a Gentleman. Signed ‘ Rogers.” In antique frame. — SAUNDERS gs 51 Charles Gilmore, of Maryland. —~ &- Size 4 x73. 52 Mrs. A. L. Taylor. haat ‘es Size 27h x 2%. In antique gold frame. Has engraved on the back ‘‘ A. L. Taylor, Chis- holm, 1842.”’ Ke of 53 Portrait of a Child. Aled nee. 24 aT ye, In antique gold frame. —— SIMONETI v - 54 Portrait of a Lady. Size 1x rh, In original gold frame. LAURENCE SULLY Born in 1769; died in 1803. Was the elder brother of Thomas Sully and painted principally in Richmond, Va., where he became very popular as a miniaturist. Ye 55 Thomas West. Signed “L. Sully.” Size 2% a 2X, The noted actor. 80 Enlarged, twice the size of original Poe Ot a t ee ee ee ee oe q ~ S BaF Oo. LE PONG 56 57 58 59 60 TS THOMAS SULLY Born in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England, June 8, 1783; died in Philadelphia, Pa., November 5, 1872. He studied miniature paint- ing with his brother Laurence, after which he began to try his hand at oil portraits, ih which he was instructed by Gilbert Stuart and soon rose to eminence in his profession. He paiuted many portraits of the most prominent men and women of the country. Edward Drake Jackson. Size 23% x 1h. Of Clarksburg, West Virginia. In original gold frame. Blanche Sully. eae 2 2%. Daughter of the artist. BENJAMIN TROTT Born 1720; died ——. Was considered the greatest miniaturist of - his day, and with Malborre and the Peale’s divided the honor of his profession. Many of the most noted personages sat for him. He was born in America and never studied abroad. Mrs. Walter Livingston. eceuret. 254. Of New York. Daughter of Chief Justice Allen, of Pennsylvania, original gold frame. William Aitken. i267 2 2h. Governor of South Carolina, In original gold frame. HENRY WILLIAMS Student of John S. Copley, and acquired a considerable reputation as a miniaturist. Stonewall (General Thomas J.) Jackson. Size 14% x IR. Was born in Clarksburg, Va., January 21, 1824; died at Guinea’s Station, Va., May Io, 1863. One of the most noted characters in the Civil War. Lieut.-General in the Confederate States Army. Mounted in original gold frame as breastpin or locket. William Lovering. Signed ‘‘H. Williams.” Site 234 2 2: In original gold frame. In oT 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 16 ATTRIBUTIONS Portrait of a Lady, . \ . ase 14 2, Attributed to John Singleton Copley. Portrait of Revolutionary Officer. Size 24% x 1%. Attributed to Gilbert Stuart. In gold frame. Peter D. Owings. Size 23, x 234. Of Owing’s Corner, Maryland. Painted by Henry Elouise, in gold frame, with initials on back, ‘‘P. D. O.”’ General Winfield Scott. S$izé 37% x 2%. Was born in Petersburg, Va., June 13, 1786; died in West Point, N. Y., May 29, 1866. Lieutenant-General of the United States Army. Mr. James Dangerfield. Probably painted by Chas. Fraser. Sizé 24% x 2Y. % Artist unknown, period of 1820, beautifully executed, in gold frame, with initials on back, ‘‘T. D.’’ Portrait of a Gentleman. Size 2x 1%. In original gold frame. Artist unknown. Portrait of a Lady, with Hat. Size 2x 1K. Artist unknown. Charles Gordon Patterson, M. D. Size 36 x 2h. In original solid gold frame made by Tiffany. Has engraved on the back ‘‘ Charles Gordon Patterson, M. D., son of Jehu and Han- nah Patterson, born September 4, 1796. Died February 18, 1835. Practiced his profession at Plattsburg, Burlington Co., New Jersey, died there. From life at the age of 30.’’ 3 Catherine B. Wainwright. Sizé37%yx \. Widow of Charles Gordon Patterson, M. D. In solid gold frame made by Tiffany. Has engraved on the back, ‘‘ Catherine B. Wain- wright, widow of Charles Gordon Patterson. Born November 26, 1799; died June 28, 1882. She was the mother of 10 children. From life at the age of 80.’’ 91 ya 72 73 74 75, card +7 George and Martha Washington. 2 oval miniatures. Size 24 x 2Y, In the style of Trumbull. Caleb Strong. Size2x ry. Governor of Massachusetts. Artist unknown. Painted in oil, mounted, Thomas McKean. Sizé 24 x 2. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Governor of Penn- sylvania, Artist unknown. Painted in oil. General Gilbert Motier, Marquis De Lafayette. S1izé 2% x 1%. Major-General in the American Revolution. Artist unknown. Painted in oil. Samuel Huntington. mize 7x 2%. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Artist unknown. Painted in oil. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Two stipple portraits in a group, in antique metal circular frame,. mirror back, for the pocket. Mr. Campbell. Engraved by St. Memin. Notin the St. Memin list. 78 79 80 SI 82 83 George Washington. 18 Estate of JAMES. P. SMITH JAMES P. SMITH A noted miniature painter who resided in Philadelphia. Was born about 1803; died in Philadelphia in 1888. Contemporary with Gil- bert Stuart and Thomas Sully. He attained great proficiency in the art. The uncle of President Woodrow Wilson. Sully invariably sought his approval of portraits he painted before he let them leave his studio. Charles Smith. Size 24 4 21%. The father of the artist. In morocco case. Portrait of the Artist, by himself. Size 13% x 1K. S262 4 42. After the portrait by Gilbert Stuart. A superb miniature, ex- hibiting the technique and composition of an experienced artist. In it he has carried Stuart's coloring and all lus artistic effect. T doubt whether a more beautiful portrait of Washington could be had. Tt was painted in the early part of the last century and has been cherished by the family of the artist as one of his most effec- tive masterpieces. It has a slight crack on the lett margin, but it does not harin the portrait and can be easily repaired. Charles Smith. t26 216-2 25 Son of the artist aud first cousin of President Woodrow Wilson. Ada E. Hayden. Size 23, x 2%. Daughter of the artist and first cousin of President Woodrow Wilson. The artist has written on the mount “‘ From Memory. Unfinished.’’ Never- theless it is a beautiful example. Mary A. Smith. Size 2% x 2, This is the portrait of the daughter of the artist when she was a little girl. It is exquisitely painted and portrays a beautiful little child with low-neck dress. She was the first cousin of President Woodrow Wilson. In morocco case. a] r 7 4 5 L ; : EE HERR Ss ye EAS We cme es a 5 te, bce ed 3 oer ee Rd ¥, w, ¥, ». ¥ ; ok RS a Ping Reh BS, Sl e OME Ei ce EB TR ah NOOR a Ot WV Ges WS OPES Ie ogo FFE T Ge peed te dah ti Ses *e ‘ Abd. eee Pa z r ae Na ‘4 85 Ee . $6 89 19 Mary A. Smith. ee Sizé 3 % 2%. The daughter of the artist and first cousin of President Woodrow Wilson. It portrays a beautiful little girl with auburn curls and low-neck dress., ex- quisitely painted. In morocco case. _Mary A. Smith, née Adams. Size 1% x TK. The wife of the artist. Has written on the back “ By Jas. P. Smith. Mary A. Sinith,ne Adams.” She was the aunt of Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson. ‘James P. Smith, by himself. eT 87 Portrait of a Lady. esol 3: This is evidently a portrait of a beautiful Spanish lady with curls and _ low-neck dress. It is considered by the family to be one of the artist’s Size 24 24 2X. This is a very clever portrait of himself and he has written on the back ap One of my first attempts on ivory. Back ground very bad. J. P.S.” _ The portrait, however, is excellently painted, but the back ground is very dark, too much so to please the critical eye of the painter. Size 24% x 2%. masterpieces. 88 Portrait of a Lady, seated, Nursing a Child. Size 24% x 2. This beautifully little painting will appeal to anybody who has a feeling for domesticity, In morocco case. Napoleon Bonaparte. Size 24% x 2¥. This is a copy from the celebrated portrait by Horace Vernet. It depicts the great emperor of the French in military uniform, full face. Mr. Smith painted it obout 1835. The tamily have had many offers for it, but always refused to part with it. From lot 78 to 89 are all on tvory. Napoleon Bonaparte. Sizé 3 X 2%. An exquisite litile pen and ink drawing, signed by the artist, and from which he painted the miniature (Lot 89). [tts done in imitation of stipple engraving, and so beautifully executed that wu takes a strong magnifying glass to convince one that it 1s not an engraving. QS 7 # gli Q2 93 20 JACOB EICHOLZ Was born shortly after the Declaration of Independence, 1776. He was brought up to the trade of a coppersmith, but always had a tendency toward painting, in which he was encouraged by his friends, and soon became popular as a portrait painter of great merit in Lancaster and Philadelphia, where he painted the portraits of many of the leading citizens. James P. Smith. Size 304 x 25. Life-size bust portrait tn owl on canvas, signed on the back by the artist. “Painted by Jacob Encholz 1835.” It is the portrait of Jas. P. Smith, the miniauturist, in the prime of has life, and one of the very best examples of Facholz. Original Pencil Drawing by James P. Smith, entitled “Bo- num vinum laetificat cor hominus.” Signed. Original Pencil Drawing of a Dog’s Head, by Jas. P. Smith. a 8 Sym 5 a . + Fas aaa sates a diaaatala FRIFIART i33339939 Ur i) Pea coe ee wee: < (53333 33353353 oy, JOU Uv: Uv 9) UU. Ie a) ei sreiei ay 7 Mae Mo no aeepipnatin: ie Pails PG B= 2 a! 4) % i > b 3 > ? 3 2! 32 3 cy + 2s 3 3 ? 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 2- 2. 3 | ‘2 aa 3 3 2 2 ae 2 a . i}: 35 3% ? 3 3% 2 ‘3h [ok * Ps BS eran 2 we 2 ies eee 5 tle Fe I es if a ip encima ee 109 eS ee 7 < : " 21 SMALL OIL PORTRAITS 94 95 96 97 98 99 CHAS. LORING ELLIOTT Was born in Scipio, N. Y., in Dec., 1812; died in Albany, N. Y., Sept., 25, 1868. Pupil of Jno. Trumbull. It is said he painted over seven hundred portraits of eminent personages, Portrait of Himself. eee ti +. 737. JOHN M. FALCONER Portrait of Himself. ; SizeSx5y. Original sketch in oil. GEORGE HEISTER Portrait of James H. Hackett, the Actor. Oo ae aa ae Father of Jas. K. Hackett, the celebrated actor, in oil, HENRY INMAN Was born in Utica, N. Y., Oct. 20, 1801 ; died in New York City, Jan. 17, 1846. Pupil of Jno. W. Jarvis. At the age of 21 he opened his own studio in New York and soon acquired fame as a portrait painter. William Inman. Size 8 x 9%. Father of the artist, and of Admiral Inman, tn oil. Painted on panel with the inscription in the artist’s handwriting, “Wm. In- man Senr by Henry Inman.” Caroline Inman. Stee Seas 7. Daughter of the artist, in oil, with inscription on the back in the hand of the artist, ‘Caroline Inman by Henry Inman.” Portrait of a Gentleman. EE Liew ba. In oil. This is one of the finest examples of this celebrated artist’s work. JOHN BEAUFAIN IRVING Was born in Charleston, S. C., November 26, 1825; died in New York City, April 20, 1877. Pupil of Leutz. His portraits and paint- ings of historical subjects are noted for their spirited composition and richness of color. verre de V\ ) Lie Sf 100 IOI 102 103 104 22 Edgar Allan Poe. In oil. WERE O Al. The celebrated author of “ The Raven.” J. B. LONGACRE Was born in Delaware County, Pa., August 11, 1794; died in Philadel- phia January 1, 1869. He was a noted engraver of portraits in line and stipple. Many of his portraits were in colors and drawn from life, and from these he made the engravings. John Fanning Watson. Size 5% x 4%. The annalist of Philadelphia and New York. Signed “J. B: Longacre, Del ad vivum 1836.”...Original pencil drawing from life. | : EDWARD GREENE MALBONE Was born in Newport, R.I., in August, 1777; died in Savannah, Ga., May 7, 1807. He became one of the niost famous miniaturists of his time, and in his art Malbone is admitted to be without a peer. His miniatures stand alone. Not only is this so of his native land, but equally true in comparison with the best foreign work. Portrait of Himself. ree 0 A F3: A beautifully painted portrait ot this well known artist, by him- self. It formerly belonged to Col. Frank M. Etting, who exhibited tt at the Pennsylvania Academy vf Fine Arts,in 1877. It was purchased from his estate. BENJAMIN A. MEREDITH Born 1790. Son of Benjamin Meredith. Water Color Portrait of a Gentleman. Size 3% x 4. SAMUEL FINLEY BREESE MORSE Was born in Charlestown, Mass., April 27, 1791; died in New York City April 2, 1872. Studied under Washington Allston and Benjamin West. He settled in Boston, where he soon gained a rep- utation for portrait painting, although he is better known as the inventor of the telegraph. Portrait of Himself. Size 94% x 11%. Professor Morse painted this portrait in 1814, when he was twenty-three years old. The portrait has been in the possession of the family of the former owners 106 years. Used as a frontis- piece of Vol. I of the Life of Morse. NEES OEE ES A ON ET RR A RE ETT ER Ts TS BAA RA a A, OA TE OW BP OER SS a : : : “ : 5 ; eee Fs } f 2 LL i OER 0 CRORE CR Set AICI x EE MD AAA SSRN RC AL cs eR ne RNC set Ab pe eg Ne ANB ea N44 y aN ( 4 — 9) eee en ee we ae | mS: ihe P — 115 23 ja JOHN NAEGLE Was Gira in Boston, Mass., November 4, 1796: died in Philadelphia September 17, 1865. Studied under Bass Otis, married the step- daughter of Thos, Sully. He painted the portrait of Gilbert Stuart, and as a portrait painter he ranks second to Stuart. 105 George Catlin. Size 5 x 6. Original sketch in oil, from life, of the celebrated artist and _ ——s twriter on North American Indians. Presented to James P. Smith, the mintaturist, by John Naegle. _......PACIFICUS ORD 106 General ae V. Hagner. ~~ —~ Zz i : eee 6 ok 4. Water color. Signed “ Ord pinxit,” about 1845. Peter V. _ Hagner was a distinguished officer tn the ay with Mexico, and was a Brig.-General in the Civil War. | ANNA C. PEALE 7)? Porta of Rev. W. M. Stoughton, D. D. S126 9 * 11%, ie Stoughton was the first President of Columbia College, Washington, D. C. He was the first husband of Anna ST aes Peale, and she was his second wife. CHARLES WILLSON PEALE Was born in Chestertown, Md., April 13, 1841; died in Philadel- phia February 22, 1827. Studied under John S. Copley and Benjamin West. He became one of the most popular of portrait painters, and enjoyed the reputation of painting the first portrait of Washington. 108 John Bartram. Size 137-% 10: The inscription on the back reads: ‘‘ Portrait of John Bartram of Darby, died 1777. C.W. Peale, Artist. Property of Isaac Bartram, 1795.’ An exceedingly rare and splendid eaample of this artist’s work, and the first that has come under my notice of . this size. John Bartram was one of our first and most noted botanists. He was born near Darby, Pa., March 23, 1699; died in King- sessing, Pa., September 22,1777. In applying his vocation he made various trips through unexplored America, and contribuled much valuable information on the natural history as well as the botany of his native country. 109 110 113 114 _ Philadelphia ——-— 24 N. PIEHLE George Washington. Were. TF. In otl. Inscription on the base, “ Le Général Washington, Peint d'aprés nature & Philadelphie, par N. Piehle, en 1783.” This portrait was specially painted for the engraving m Lava- ter’s Phystognomy. This ts doubtless a copy from one of the Charles Willson Peale portraits of Washington in France at that period, and the name“ Piehle’’ is a French spelling of “ Peale.” PETER F. ROTHERMEL Was born in Nescopack, Luzerne Co., Pa., July 18, 1817; died in —. A pupil of Bass Otis. Resided in Philadelphia, where he attained a high reputation for his coloring and composition. He painted many historical subjects. Rose Bradmardine. mize 8% 70: Original sketch tm ou. Inscribed on the back, “ Rose Brad- mardine, Waverly, Walter Scott, by P. F. Rothermel, 1877.” ST. MEMIN Portraits—Mr. and Mrs. Macdonald, of Maryland. Size 9% x 11y. A pair of superb pastels. They are so beautifully executed and so definitely like the works of St. Memin, that I have attributed them to his hand. JAMES SHARPLESS Was born in KEugland about 1751; died in New York February 26, 1811. He was noted for his excellent series of small portraits in pastel of noted Americans, including Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Monroe and others. He excelled in the art. Portrait of General Lafayette. See 8 ero; Original pastel from life. James McClurg. Was born in Hampton, Va.,in 1747; died in Richmond July 9, 1825. Noted physician and Revolutionary patriot. Member of the Federal Con- stitutional Convention. Original pastel from life. Portrait from Life (probably John Mason). 126 8 E10, Original pastel. ie rea Pea rr) ort » * s TOAD, ae /Ho 115 116 116A 25 GILBERT STUART Was born in Narragansett, R. I., December 3, 1775; died in Boston, Mass., July 27, 1828. Studied under Benj. West, when he returned to the United States and became the greatest American portrait painter of his time and influenced all his contemporaries. He painted nearly all the prominent Americans of his time, his most distinguished sitter being George Washington. Portrait of Hall Harrison. ree Tix 13. Hall Harrisson’s grandfather was born in Appleby, Westmoreland County, England. His father, John Harrisson, came to Easton Falls, Maryland, and was au officer in the Revolutionary War, from Cambridge, Maryland. At his death, his widow (Paul Harrisson’s mother), married Judge Commett Bullitt. The Harrisson portrait went down to his mother’s end of the family, remaining in the old homestead on Harrisson Street (named after hint) and Dover Street, which was built over one hundred years ago. There is mention of the portrait in Volume X, page 376, of the Maryland Historical Society Report, which speaks of the inscription on the back. He weut to visit his relatives in Appleby, England. In 1802 he was connected with the bank in Haston. Two years later he began business in Baltimore. The business was very successful, and was continued after his death by his son, who was President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1856. His _great-great-grandchildren are: Mrs. George Harrisson Jackson and Mrs, Stuart Symington. The portrait of Paul Harrisson has never been out of the possession of the family. This is the only known portrait of this size by Gilbert Stuart. George Washington. Sieere-r 13. On the back ts inscribed “ Painted for Charles R. Ingersoll. Gilbert Stuart.” This painting, which ts about one-third life-size, was cleaned by the late Mr. Wilkinson, the well-known restorer, who informed the owner that there was not the slightest doubt but that it was painted by Gilbert Stuart. It 1s on paper, mounted on heavy linen, and the inscription asoriginally written, is on the back. Tt is really a beautiful portrait and worth the close attention of cOnNOLSSeUrs. Stuart, Gilbert. America’s Master Portrait Painter, A.L.S. 3 pages, 4to. Washington, May 15, 1804. To Edward Stow, with address. Stained and damaged on outer margin. This is the second letter of Stuart's that has come under my observation in fifty years. UEXCESSIVELY RARE. ‘‘T received yours of the first of May. I did not answer it, because I am unwilling to give you the trouble and expense of an idle letter; allow me now however to express my warmest thanks for the prompt and kind man- ner with which you performed my request. qin 117 E18 119 120 I2I 26 Enclosed I send you a hundred dollars and tomorrow I shall enclose a hundred more and the day after another hundred. The note to Franks is 216. Do with interest the debt to Messrs. Boller & Jordan * * * so that this sum is more than sufficient for these debts—as I miust insist on the de- ducting one hundred dollars which is the price of the head of Washington which has been spoiled by Franks making a hole through it. Should any difficulty arise on this subject, Mrs. Dallas or Mr. Hopkinson will I am certain give you their advice cheerfully on my account. I must beg of you to make my best thanks to Messrs. Boller & Jordan for their kind indul- gence to me, until I can have an opportunity myself to do it personally. Nothing could have given us more surprise and concern than to find that any censure should reach so sincere and disinterested a Friend asI — have on all occasions found you; but I feel the utmost indignation that there should be found a being so base and so impudent as to attack the character of my Friend in the most tender point ; and to make one an in- strument for such a purpose. Truth my dear Friend is simple but power- ful; and I know no way to repel so infamous an attack ; as by stating it. First then—I never did (until the present nionient) direct to you or to your care any letters containing money for the use of my family nor for any other purpose. I never had and I trust I never shall have any other reason: for not doing so, than an unwillingness to give you trouble that these were three letters of which obtained no account for many weeks containing mo- ney, forty (?) dollars each, they were directed to Mrs. Stuart at Bordenton but they never reached the Post office which is about two miles from my lodging. The weather being severe the idle rascal who I had entrusted them with had concealed them in his own box. Thus Sir I hope I have removed entirely every thing that could give either of us uneasiness and beg permission to subscribe myself with unshaken esteem and affection, Your most obliged.”’ THOMAS SULLY George Frederick Cook. Water-color sketch from life, full length, about 1811. The life-size portrait of Cook as Richard the Third ts in the Academy of Fine Arts. Queen Victoria. Sketch in water-color of his celebrated portrait. Alfred and Blanch Sully. Original sketch in water-color from life. The Musicians. Sketch in water-color from the noted painting by Domentchino. Rebecca. Original sketch in water-color trom his painting of Rebecca at the Tower Window (Scott's Ivanhoe). — My AO ITI Bi he EE ES ais RES it enone one see: i ne Sein vente ines arnamineteiceseapetene eae: % aie cae ee Sey, cee = (=> Ss be a, it | ¥ wh . - 27 a, 122 Child. Original sketch in water-color. BAO. 123 Portrait of Himself. Sizé 6% x 9. Original oil portrait at the age of 8o. B 0). 124 Head of a Little Boy. Size 8 x 10%. In oil, Possibly his son Alfred. e iS 125 Portrait of a Lady. ese 2 2 IT. e Oil. On the reverse a sketch of the Washington Grays, used : in the background of his large painting of Genl. Lafayette, painted = wn 1824. 4 4B o 126 Portrait of a Young Lady. Three-quarter length. . 9126 9 4 12. Composition sketch tn oil. a 127. Thos. Sully as a Young Man. f Sizé 6% x 9. ; Attributed to Thos. Sully. a coe yA 128 Full-length Portrait of a Child. secs ser 70. In otl. JOHN VANDERLYN Was born in Kingston, N. Y., Oct. 15, 1775; died there Sept. 24, 1852. Studied under Gilbert Stuart, he soon rose to prominence as a portrait painter as well as of historical subjects, his ability was recognized both here and abroad. ae 3B 129 Junius Brutus Booth. Sezé 10 x 12. In ol. Original from life of the celebrated tragedian and father of Edwin Booth, GEORGE WILCOX / ul. 130 Matthew Baldwin. Size lI x17, 28 WASHINGTON RELICS From the Estate of Dr. David Stuart, the Personal Friend of General Washington, who Remem- bered him in his Will. CHARLES WILLSON PEALE Was born at Chestertown, Maryland, April 16, 1741; died in Phila- delphia February 22, 1827. Studied under John Singleton Copley and Benjamin West. Attained a high reputation as a miniaturist and painter of portraits in oil. Enjoyed the distinction of having painted the first portrait of Washingtohn. S 7 OC - 131 George Washington. (ph rz) bre} end om / p 126 F IT-16 x I 6-16, On wory, in the original gold frame, as a locket or breastpin. In the original morocco case. Jk. re lore The portrait represents.Washington in uniform, with the blue silk band of the “ Cincinnati’ across the breast; the head 1s slightly to the left. Shortly after the termination of the Revolu- tionary War Mrs. Martha Washington deputised Charles Willson Peale to paint the portrait of General Washington for a locket she wished to present to her very dear friend, the daughter of Dr. David Stuart. Peale accordingly visited Mount Vernon for that purpose, and Washington gave lim a sitting (Tradition says that he sat on a small wooden box while Peale made the sketch), and this portratt as the result. A more beautiful relic of this GREATEST OF MEN could not be had, as tt carries with it the close personality of the general and that of his beloved wife Martha, as well as being a gift from both to thew lovely and gifted young friend, the daughter of thetr old friend Dr. David Stuart. The family history of the portrait is, that the miniature was painted at the request of Martha Washington for the daughter of Dr. David Stuart, Rosalie Eugenia Stuart. Dr. David Stuart was the lifelong friend of Washington and married the widow of Mrs. Washington's son, John Parke Custis. She was Eleanor Cal- vert before her marriage to John Parke Custis. Her daughter, Rosalie Eugenia Stuart, married a Mr. Webster, and she gave the miniature to her nephew, Sholto Tuberville Stuart, who gave tt to iis wife, bearing the same name, Rosahe Eugene Stuart. Dr. David Stuart was the great-grandfather of the present owner, Mrs. Caroline Calvert Davis Stuart. An affidavit as to the above facts will be given the purchaser. Teil : iiteoeinneae aneeliaiee iP pb ie atte oe nso er ens ie ‘ i nll OR ip somite 108 4G oO 132 gse 133 29 WASHINGTON’S FIELD GLASS OR TELESCOPE Brass Field-Glass or Telescope. Made by Whitford of L.on- don, with three adjustable brass feet for sitting on a table or stand. In the original mahogany case. This interesting relic was used by General Washington in sur- veying land. It has a screw in the bottom, to which a tripod can be adjusted for field work. It ts fair to presume that Washington used this identical instrument when a young man in making sur- veys for Lord Fairfax, his patron and friend, and tt was with this instrument he surveyed his Mount Vernon estate. At his death, the general bequeathed tt to his friend, Dr. David Stuart, and it has engraved upon it this clause from Washington's will: “To Dr. David Stuart T give my Telescope. Ext. Washington's will.” This 1s no doubt one of the most interesting relics of this great man tn existence, as it ts associated with him in his early life, when he little thought he would be called upon to render the service to his country which made him the greatest man in history. Tt has come down by direct inheritance from the estate of Dr. David Stuart to the present owner, Mr. George Calvert Stuart of Virginia. An affidavit as to the above facts will be given the purchaser. WASHINGTON’S POCKET SHAVING CASE A Pocket Shaving Case, consisting of two razors, hone, strop, brush, comb and mirror, in a morocco case, showing consider- wear-and-tear. This shaving case was used by Genl. Washington during the Revolutionary war. It was always carried by him from camp to camp, and rendered him service at Trenton, Princeton, Valley Forge, Yorktown, and all the other important places he visited during lus military life. It shows considerable wear from much usage. It was bequeathed by the General to hus old and dear friend Dr. David Stuart, who has written on a picce of paper attached to the case the following: “This camp shaving case was used through the War of Independence by Washington, as General-in-Chief of America (U. S. A.) 1776, and given to his connection, Dr. David Stuart of Virginia, as he had used tt, pre- served with sacred care from age to age as a relic of the great and good, the Father of his Country.” It was inherited in direct de- scent from the estate of Dr. David Stuart by the present owner, Richard Henry Stuart of Virginia, who has also written on a piece of paper attached: “This shaving case was uesd by Genl. Wash- ington during the Revolutionary war, 1776, given by him to his friend & connection, Dr. David Stuart of Virginia, & now owned by his Great Grandson, Richard Henry Stuart, Jr., of Virginia.” An affidavit as to the above fact will be given the purchaser. J b o-0- vs £ bd : toe 30 TWO MOUNT VERNON WASHINGTON CHAIRS 134 Two Mahogany Chippendale Chairs. The top rail is neatly 135 “837 carved, as also the ends. The splats are plain open work, cab- riole legs, terminating in bird’s claw and ball feet, with remova- ble seats, upholstered in modern blue silk brocatelle. These are two of eight chairs which General Washington had tn his dining-room at Mount Vernon. They were brought from Mount Vernon by Mrs. Abigail McLean, of Wilmington, Delaware, before the Civil war, and before the regents, now tn charge of the Mount Vernon property, took charge of tt. Miss McLean purchased the whole of the eight chairs, four of which she parted with to her grandfather, Daniel Lammot. An affidavit as to the above fact will be given the purchaser. Its seldom an opportunity ts offered to purchase furniture which belonged to Washington, and especially which was used at Mount Vernon, and besides this they are extra fine specimens of the Chippen- dale period. ENGRAVED PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON General Washington. Late President of the United States. General of the American Armies, 1775; resigned the command 1783. Elected President of the United States 1789; re-elected 1793; resigned 1797; died 1799. Mezzottnto, colored by hand. Bust to left, in uniform. Oval, with border cut off at sides, top and bottom, and extended at corners to rectangle. Hart 8o0ta, Heighth 12 3-8//, width 9 6-8//. Excessively rare, lacking «a portion of the title, “ General Wash- ington, late President of the United States.’’ General Washington. Late President of the American Con- gress. London: Published Septt 7, 1797, by G. Thompson, No. 50, Old Bailey, and I. Evans, No. 42, Long Lane, Wt. Smithfield. Megzotinto, colored by hand. Whole length, standing, in uniform, at entrance to a marquee overhung by a tree. The right hand, gloved, thrust into waistcoat at breast. In left hand an open scroll, lettered ‘‘ Declaration of Indepen- dence.”” To right a camp-stool, upon which area spy-glass, a scroll anda cocked hat. In left distance a river and an encamp- ment. Hart, No. 36. Height 13//, width 9 11-12//. General Washington, Father and Protector of America. Full length, to right, standing on a balcony, right arm extended, left arm bent and hand resting on the hip, stone pillars to the right, a curtain in the background. Mezzotinto. Carson number. Only known copy of the state plate. Carson’s copy of the 2d state plate sold for $375. ‘a fahat a (AR REE RAARDRRAR = ak Le Baa Sia ieee ge eae do! acaeinggeo abi Baader azaadatd bes uF a3 GO POLE OREN LOL REE INARA A h hl A iad ine eB onto AR Fat i ; ! ? | ; >| ' ; 111 31 as 138- Gold Breast Pin. Containing a very small portrait of Wash- a, : ton (%// x 3%//), engraved in stipple after Stuart, head to left. ir This portrait was engraved and worn at the time of Washington’ s funeral. Axcesstvely rare. . 139 Rev. Joseph Pilmore. Painted and engraved by C. W. Peale, 1787. Oval mezzotinto. Heighth 6//, width 4 11-12//. ORIENTAL CARPETS Estate of the Late DR. WILLIAM F. NORRIS of Philadelphia. 140° Agra Carpet. Size 26/ 6// x 14//. tS Very heavy pattern. 141 Persian Carpet. Size 16/ 3// x 6/ 4//. 7 Very artistic, beautiful pattern. 142 Agra Carpet. Size 16/ 2// x 10/ 8//. Very heavy light artiste center with dark border. 143 Persian Rug. Size 16/ 9// x 6/. | Very heavy, beautiful color. 144 Persian Carpet. 13/ x 11/. Very intricate pattern and dark coloring. 7185 145 Agra Carpet. ‘ral 8// x g/ 2//. Beautiful pattern and bright coloring. 146 Agra Carpet. Size 17/ 10// x 14/ 2//. Very heavy dark Moorish pattern. 147 Agra Carpet. Size 16/ x 11] 3//. Palm leaf pattern with heavy border. 148 Persian Carpet. Size 12/ x 18/. Extra heavy, unusually bright color design. i149 Antique Patchwork Bedspread. ~ Ornamented with floral designs in colored chintz. _— JO 150 Antique Patchwork Bedspread. Ornamented with floral designs in colored chintz. These two bedspreads came from the Manor of Masks, now Culp’s Hill, the Colonial Home of Dr. Norris. i ‘ate, re +) bd ines Ne . - ¥, 4 UMN Y Aa + ' Sd Tha At area 4 ee (ON ay PEA fa ie setae esa) ae eet Ot ¥) ¥y Haters be HN . oT st; aA Be eal x ah : sihalaetuan answers heahieade a see in i Ra Sa SARRN ee ae ' ast Mun eats sf ny, ' N HN ii) RAST oi ns » ‘i ; Paes hy I Nett ut 3 . Sint seen K nh ‘ State a5i$ Pak? Ht) a ht hts : e iy ae ty slap < eats an nN i My i, ie tee he i ‘f ies aA ’ i er oft! 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