(American, 19th century)
Edmund Kimball and Ann Kimball Alain, unsigned, inscribed on frame of female "circa 1810, by Nixon, in partnership with Bache from 1809-1810/ Phil.", watercolor on paper, each 5-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.; matching carved gilt wood frames, Ann with oval eglomise liner, 8 x 7 x 1 in.
Provenance: Estate of Elizabeth Stvan, Williamsburg, Virginia
Note: According to the consignor, The Magazine Antiques (September, 1928) includes research on Nixon and Bache. Edmund Kimball was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, in 1793, and died in Wenham, Massachusetts, 1873.
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Estate of Elizabeth Stvan, Williamsburg, Virginia
not examined out of frames, some toning, especially on Mr. Kimball; frames with separation, Edmund with replaced mat
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