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Lot 626: * J.H. (JOSEPH H.) DAVIS (FL. CA. 1832-1837)

Est: $20,000 USD - $30,000 USDSold:
Sotheby'sNew York, NY, USJanuary 22, 2005

Item Overview

Description

inscribed Charles Henry Furber. Born Sep 12th 1825. Painted at the Age of 10 years. Edwin Pierce Furber. Born Aug 28, 1829. Painted at the Age of 6 years.

watercolor, pen and ink on paper

Dimensions

8 by 10in. 20.3 by 25.3cm

Artist or Maker

Provenance

Chris Machmer, Annville, Pennsylvania
David Wheatcroft, Westboro, Massachusetts

Notes

Charles Henry and Edwin Pierce Furber, sons of John Wingate Furber and his wife, were both born in Farmington, Strafford, New Hampshire.

A companion portrait of their sisters, Mary Elizabeth and Martha Nelson Furber, is in the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence.

Accompanying this lot is some brief genealogical information regarding the two brothers.

Auction Details

The Folk Art Collection of Jon and Rebecca Zoler

by
Sotheby's
January 22, 2005, 12:00 AM EST

1334 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, US