Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1153
James Sharples
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(New York/English, 1751-1811)
A Pair of Portraits: A Man and A Woman, pastel on paper, 9-1/4 x 7-1/4 in.; matching original gilt wood frames, 15-1/2 x 13-1/2 in.
Provenance: Sotheby’s New York, January 2017, Property from the Collection of E. Newbold and Margaret DuPont Smith, sold for $9.375; Private Georgia Collection; Brunk Auctions, Mar 24, 2018, lot 417, sold for $6,600; Private Virginia Collection
Note: Though born in England, Sharples is generally considered and best known as an American artist. He is one of the seventeen or so artists who were privileged to portray George Washington from a life sitting. Sharples, his wives, and three of his children were all artists of such high quality and similarity that their work is often mistaken for James senior's.
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Sotheby’s New York, January 2017, Property from the Collection of E. Newbold and Margaret DuPont Smith, sold for $9.375; Private Georgia Collection; Brunk Auctions, Mar 24, 2018, lot 417, sold for $6,600; Private Virginia Collection
not examined out of sealed frame, both appear in very fine condition; frames with wear
