August Americana
Description:
Joseph Davis (Maine/New Hampshire, 1811-1865)
Portrait of Robert Demeritt, Aged 76 Years, April 6th, 1836
Unsigned, the subject identified in calligraphic lettering along the lower edge.
Watercolor on paper, 12 1/4 x 8 1/2 in., framed.
Condition: Creases, tears, losses, and spotting.
Note: Included in this lot are a number of items associated with the Demeritt family, including ledger books and small credit and debit notes from the 1830s to early 1860s, as well as Isaac Demeritt's (presumably Robert's grandson) school workbook from 1830.
Estimate $2,000-4,000
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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