05-29-201505-30-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2817BBoston
May 29, 2015 04:00 PMCalender
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Thomas Sully (American, 1783-1872) Portrait of Mary Bermingham, Countess Lietrim

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$14,760$12,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2817BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 29, 2015 4:00PM

Description:

Thomas Sully (American, 1783-1872)

Portrait of Mary Bermingham, Countess Lietrim
Unsigned, identified on a label from Newhouse-Galleries, New York, on the frame
backing.
Oil on canvas, 20 x 16 1/2 in. (51.3 x 44.8 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, retouch, fine stable craquleure.

Provenance: Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Kay Kimball, Fort Worth, Texas; Sotheby's New York, American 18th, 19th, & 20th century paintings, drawings and sculpture and American decorative prints, January 27, 1984, Lot 338; through to the current owner.
Estimate $8,000-12,000


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Keywords

Thomas Sully, Mary Bermingham, Newhouse-Galleries, Fort Worth, Kay Kimball