Arthur William Devis (British, 1763-1822) Two Portraits of a Boy and Girl, thought to be Robert Hume and Pricilla Hume

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Arthur William Devis (British, 1763-1822)

Two Portraits of a Boy and Girl, thought to be Robert Humeand Pricilla Hume
Unsigned, artist identified on presentation plaques on each frame, Robert identified on a label from Newhouse Galleries, Inc., New York, on the frame backing.
Oil on oval wood panels, 11 x 8 7/8 in. (27.7 x 22.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Retouch.

Provenance: Estate of Aileen Mehle; Newhouse Galleries, New York; Doyle, English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts/Old Master Paintings, May 24, 2017, Lot 123; through to the current owner.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

The girl in the portrait is identified in the Doyle catalog entry. It is reasonable to assume that she had been identified on the frame backing as was the pendant portrait, but the girl's portrait no longer has the backing.


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