Russell Smith (American, 1812-1896) Pennypack, Pennsylvania

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Russell Smith (American, 1812-1896)

Pennypack, Pennsylvania
Initialed "RS" l.r., titled, dated, inscribed, and signed "...Oct. 1896./For Mrs. Clara Binder/Russell Smith." on the reverse, with a label from Vose Galleries of Boston affixed to the frame backing.
Oil on canvas, 12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm),framed.
Condition: Minor surface grime.

Provenance: A Massachusetts estate.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Framed dimensions: 15 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. The work might benefit from cleaning. There is some fine scattered craquelure (all stable).


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