Description:
Attributed to Frank Crawford Penfold (American, 1849-1921)
Two Genre Scenes: Children Whittling and Cardplayers in a Tavern
Whittling inscribed "...Penfold" in pencil on the reverse, both attributed to Penfold on modern labels affixed to the reverse.
Oil on academy board, 7 x 9 in., framed.
Condition: Fine craquelure, minor surface grime.
Estimate $300-500
Tavern Scene with a label from Marie Whitney Antiques, location unspecified, on the reverse.
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