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Painter, b. 1821 - d. 1846

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  • Henry Fewsmith (American, 1821-1846) "Figure Study"
    Apr. 29, 2024

    Henry Fewsmith (American, 1821-1846) "Figure Study"

    Est: $200 - $400

    Henry Fewsmith (American, 1821-1846) "Figure Study", 1843, antique mixed media drawing with wash, graphite, white chalk, signed and dated. Framed. Size: 22'' x 14.5'', 56 x 37 cm (sight); 31.75'' x 21.75'', 81 x 55 cm (frame).

    Material Culture
  • Framed 19th C. Henry FewSmith Portrait Drawing
    Mar. 30, 2023

    Framed 19th C. Henry FewSmith Portrait Drawing

    Est: $700 - $1,050

    **Originally Listed At $500** Henry FewSmith (American, 1821-1846). Drawing with watercolor/gouache, ca. early 1840s. A beautiful drawing of a Neoclassical bust by 19th century American artist Henry FewSmith. The head of a female figure, perhaps a goddess or a muse, gazes downward with her pristine visage topped by a fancy coiffure - her wavy tresses meticulously curled and adorned by a diadem. This striking drawing is set in an attractive custom frame with a burled wood finish and a brass plate inscribed with the artist's name and life dates at the bottom. Size of sight view: 20" L x 13.875" W (50.8 cm x 35.2 cm) Size of frame: 32.375" L x 22.375" W (82.2 cm x 56.8 cm) Henry FewSmith was a Philadelphia artist, a portrait and figure painter, who studied with John Neagle in Philadelphia and also studied overseas at Dusseldorf, Munich, Paris, and Rome. Interestingly, FewSmith was a friend, roommate, and colleague of Emmanuel Leutze (known for his iconic painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware") - both studied in Dusseldorf, Germany under Von Schadow in 1841. Leutze's portrait of Fewsmith was published in Barbara Groseclose's "Emmanuel Leutze, 1816-1868: Freedom is the Only King" (Smithsonian Institution Press, 1975). Unfortunately, FewSmith passed away when he was very young - only 25 years old. According to The North American, "While thus he was giving promise for the future of uncommon excellence in his art, he was suddenly and unseen snatched from our midst! in the silence of his studio, with no one near him, the deadly breath of the destroyer placed the signer seal of the grave upon him." Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #161449

    Artemis Gallery
  • Framed 19th C. Henry FewSmith Portrait Drawing
    Aug. 11, 2022

    Framed 19th C. Henry FewSmith Portrait Drawing

    Est: $900 - $1,350

    Henry FewSmith (American, 1821-1846). Drawing with watercolor/gouache, ca. early 1840s. A beautiful drawing of a Neoclassical bust by 19th century American artist Henry FewSmith. The head of a female figure, perhaps a goddess or a muse, gazes downward with her pristine visage topped by a fancy coiffure - her wavy tresses meticulously curled and adorned by a diadem. This striking drawing is set in an attractive custom frame with a burled wood finish and a brass plate inscribed with the artist's name and life dates at the bottom. Size of sight view: 20" L x 13.875" W (50.8 cm x 35.2 cm) Size of frame: 32.375" L x 22.375" W (82.2 cm x 56.8 cm) Henry FewSmith was a Philadelphia artist, a portrait and figure painter, who studied with John Neagle in Philadelphia and also studied overseas at Dusseldorf, Munich, Paris, and Rome. Interestingly, FewSmith was a friend, roommate, and colleague of Emmanuel Leutze (known for his iconic painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware") - both studied in Dusseldorf, Germany under Von Schadow in 1841. Leutze's portrait of Fewsmith was published in Barbara Groseclose's "Emmanuel Leutze, 1816-1868: Freedom is the Only King" (Smithsonian Institution Press, 1975). Unfortunately, FewSmith passed away when he was very young - only 25 years old. According to The North American, "While thus he was giving promise for the future of uncommon excellence in his art, he was suddenly and unseen snatched from our midst! in the silence of his studio, with no one near him, the deadly breath of the destroyer placed the signer seal of the grave upon him." Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #161449

    Artemis Gallery
  • Framed 19th C. Henry FewSmith Portrait Drawing
    Jun. 15, 2022

    Framed 19th C. Henry FewSmith Portrait Drawing

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Henry FewSmith (American, 1821-1846). Drawing with watercolor/gouache, ca. early 1840s. A beautiful drawing of a Neoclassical bust by 19th century American artist Henry FewSmith. The head of a female figure, perhaps a goddess or a muse, gazes downward with her pristine visage topped by a fancy coiffure - her wavy tresses meticulously curled and adorned by a diadem. This striking drawing is set in an attractive custom frame with a burled wood finish and a brass plate inscribed with the artist's name and life dates at the bottom. Size of sight view: 20" L x 13.875" W (50.8 cm x 35.2 cm) Size of frame: 32.375" L x 22.375" W (82.2 cm x 56.8 cm) Henry FewSmith was a Philadelphia artist, a portrait and figure painter, who studied with John Neagle in Philadelphia and also studied overseas at Dusseldorf, Munich, Paris, and Rome. Interestingly, FewSmith was a friend, roommate, and colleague of Emmanuel Leutze (known for his iconic painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware") - both studied in Dusseldorf, Germany under Von Schadow in 1841. Leutze's portrait of Fewsmith was published in Barbara Groseclose's "Emmanuel Leutze, 1816-1868: Freedom is the Only King" (Smithsonian Institution Press, 1975). Unfortunately, FewSmith passed away when he was very young - only 25 years old. According to The North American, "While thus he was giving promise for the future of uncommon excellence in his art, he was suddenly and unseen snatched from our midst! in the silence of his studio, with no one near him, the deadly breath of the destroyer placed the signer seal of the grave upon him." Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #161449

    Artemis Gallery
  • Henry Fewsmith (American, 1821-1846) Two Figure Studies
    Jul. 22, 2020

    Henry Fewsmith (American, 1821-1846) Two Figure Studies

    Est: $200 - $400

    Henry Fewsmith (American, 1821-1846) Two Figure Studies, graphite, white chalk and wash on paper, one dated 1842. Framed. Size: 1) 15.25'' x 18'', 39 x 46 cm (sight); 22.75'' x 25.5'', 58 x 65 cm (frame); 2) 20'' x 13.75'', 51 x 35 cm (sight); 32.5'' x 22.5'', 83 x 57 cm (frame).

    Material Culture
  • (2pc) AMERICAN SCHOOL DRAWINGS
    Mar. 30, 2019

    (2pc) AMERICAN SCHOOL DRAWINGS

    Est: $300 - $500

    19th Century, including: HENRY FEWSMITH (Pennsylvania, 1821-1846), classical study of a face, graphite & chalk on paper, 10 x 8 in. (sight), framed; and SCENE OF TWO STREET URCHINS, mixed media on paper, 11 x 9 in. (sight), signed with initials 'W.M.D.' lower left, framed overall: 20 x 16 in. (largest frame)

    Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
  • Attributed to Henry Fewsmith Study of a Cloak
    Sep. 24, 2013

    Attributed to Henry Fewsmith Study of a Cloak

    Est: $100 - $200

    Attributed to Henry Fewsmith Study of a Cloak Graphite pencil heightened with white on brown paper, irregularly shaped 12 3/4 x 8 inches C The Leo Lerman and Gray Foy Collection

    DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
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