Ammi Phillips (American, 1788-1865) Portraits of a Husband and Wife.

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Ammi Phillips (American, 1788-1865)

Portraits of a Husband and Wife. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, c. 1835, the couple, thought to be Mr. and Mrs. James Reed, 33 1/2 x 28 in., in period molded giltwood frames. Condition: The gentleman with eight tears in the canvas, retouch around eyes, cheek and chin, lapels, scattered areas in background; the woman has retouch around eyes, nose, chin, neck, and scattered areas in background, both with surface grime.

Provenance: By family descent of the sitters.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

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