Rare 19th C American Portrait Miniature Signed By Artist: Anna Claypoole Peale (1791-1878) Of Anna Bachman Landis Of Landisville, Pennsylvania Signed Lower Right Anne C.  More »

Rare 19th C American Portrait Miniature Signed By Artist: Anna Claypoole Peale (1791-1878) Of Anna Bachman Landis Of Landisville, Pennsylvania Signed Lower Right Anne C. Peale & Dated 1822. Anna Bachman Landis (1785-1846) The Sitter Was Born To Michael Bachman And Elizabeth Swarr, Members Of A Large And Important Mennonite Family In Pennsylvania. When She Married John "Swamp" Landis, She Joined A Larger And More Important One. The Landis Family Had Immigrated From Switzerland. Reverend Benjamin Landis Purchased Land In What Is Now East Lampeter Township, Four Miles East Of Lancaster, Pennsylvania From The Canestogoe Indians In 1718. His Grandson, John "Swamp" Landis Was Born In Lampeter Township In 1782. A Farmer In Centreville, He Married Anna Bachman. They Had Three Children Who Reached Maturity. In 1829, John Became Shopkeeper, Before Becoming The Postmaster Of Landisville. This Miniature Is Set In A Gilded Copper Locket Frame With A Braid Of Hair In The Aperture On The Reverse. Height: 2 3/4" Inches High. The Artist Anna Claypoole Peale (1791-1878) Was The Daughter Of James Peale, The Niece Of Charles Willson Peale And The Granddaughter Of James Claypoole (Philadelphia's First Portrait Painter). She Was Trained By Her Father And Encouraged By Her Uncle, Who Took Her To Washington In 1818, Arranging For Her To Paint President James Monroe And General Andrew Jackson (Yale University Art Gallery). Peale Began Exhibiting At The Pennsylvania Academy Of Fine Arts In 1811, And Was Elected An Academician In 1824. The Only Other Femaile Artist To Receive That Honor Was Her Sister, Sarah Miriam Peale, With Whom Anna Shared A Studio. Anna Had A Thriving Business, With Studios In Baltimore And Philadelphia, And Trips To New York, Boston And Washington. Her 1829 Marriage To Reverend William Staughton Ended In Tragedy When He Died Only A Few Months After The Wedding. She Married Again In 1841 To General William Duncan, Apparently Giving Up Her Work At That Point. Anna Claypoole Peale Was, Without Doubt, The Most Important Female Miniaturist In American. Stock # TLH09   « Less

Delightful 19th C American Painted Pencil Watercolor Drawing On Paper Of A Young Boy Playing A Violin. Great Detail. In Excellent Condition. Circa: 1840 Size: 10 1/2" X 13  More »

Delightful 19th C American Painted Pencil Watercolor Drawing On Paper Of A Young Boy Playing A Violin. Great Detail. In Excellent Condition. Circa: 1840 Size: 10 1/2" X 13 1/2"Stock # RT326014   « Less

Superb Rare 19th C French Portrait Of A Lady By Artist: Amelie LeGrand De St. Aubin Signed & Dated 1834 (Lower Left). This Female Artist Was Born With The Certified Name Of  More »

Superb Rare 19th C French Portrait Of A Lady By Artist: Amelie LeGrand De St. Aubin Signed & Dated 1834 (Lower Left). This Female Artist Was Born With The Certified Name Of (Louise Amelie LeGrand De St. Aubin, Whos Father (Augustin) Was A Famous Portrait Painter In His Own Right. The Elegant Light Hearted Pleasant Woman Is Attributed To Be A Portrait Of "Baronee Lepic" Who Is Presented In A Green Silk Satin Dress, Jewerly, Outstanding Silk Bonnet Looking Forward At The Viewer Seated In A Classical Empire Chair In A Joyful Mood. This Lovely Oil Painting On Canvas Is In A Superb State Of Preservation On Its Original Canvas, Original Wood Stretcher & Original Giltwood Frame. Found In Untouched Estate Condition Signed & Dated By The Artist Louise Amelie LeGrand de Saint Aubin, Who Was The Daughter Of Augustin de Saint Aubin Court Portrait Painter To The King Of France Louis XVI. Choice Condition. Original Decorative Giltwood Frame. Vibrant Colors. In Superb Condition Fresh From An Estate.Stock # RT530002   « Less

One superb early 19th American portrait miniature of a young child in a oval locket with plum velvet button shirt by John Carlin In a superb state of preservation this is one  More »

One superb early 19th American portrait miniature of a young child in a oval locket with plum velvet button shirt by John Carlin In a superb state of preservation this is one of (12) portrait miniatures currently in stock of children painted by John Carlin purchased by Equinox Antiques. We are always looking for portrait miniatures of children by John Carlin. Call Gallery (802) 362-3540 Stock # m200231   « Less

A very fine American portrait miniature on ivory of two attractive, angelic young children in bright clothing. Artist: John Carlin (1813-1891). Textured gilt mat in period  More »

A very fine American portrait miniature on ivory of two attractive, angelic young children in bright clothing. Artist: John Carlin (1813-1891). Textured gilt mat in period frame. Size: 1� x 2�. Excellent condition.Stock # t1001   « Less

Rare & Important 19th C Folk Art Portrait Of An Attractive Young Girl By Attributed: Artist William M. Prior. Completely Original And In Untouched Condition Circa: 1835-1845  More »

Rare & Important 19th C Folk Art Portrait Of An Attractive Young Girl By Attributed: Artist William M. Prior. Completely Original And In Untouched Condition Circa: 1835-1845 In A Superb State Of Original Preservation Oil On Artist Board In Original Period Mahogany & Mahogany Veneer Frame. Original Surface. A Delightful New England Gem! Frame Size: 15 3/4" X 20" Image Size Measured From Inside Front Of Frame Is: 9 1/2" X 13 3/4", Image Measurement From Backside Over Lapping Frame Is: 11" X 14 1/4" There Is Approximately 3/4" Overlapping The Back Inside Of The Original Frame. Excellent Condition. In A Superb State Of Preservation. Origin: Found On Nantucket Stock # c100601   « Less

Superb 19th C Vermont Oil Portrait Painting Of A Handsome Gentleman Attributed To New England Folk Artist: Ashel Powers. (Asahel Lynde Powers 1813-1843) Born In Springfield,  More »

Superb 19th C Vermont Oil Portrait Painting Of A Handsome Gentleman Attributed To New England Folk Artist: Ashel Powers. (Asahel Lynde Powers 1813-1843) Born In Springfield, Vermont His Early Works Pre-1830 Were Painted On Wood Panels. This Fine Example Is Painted On Board With A Period Gilt Wood Frame. Found In The Cornish, New Hampshire. Excellent Condition Circa: 1835-1855 Excellent Condition Sorry About The Photograph Flash It Is Much Better In Person. He Has A Nice Twinkle In His Eyes.Stock # RT0096   « Less

Superb 19th C American Portrait Miniature Of A Handsome Young Man Circa: 1835-1845. Original Period Gilt Wood Frame. Young Man Is Facing Left In A Pleasant 3/4 Poise With His  More »

Superb 19th C American Portrait Miniature Of A Handsome Young Man Circa: 1835-1845. Original Period Gilt Wood Frame. Young Man Is Facing Left In A Pleasant 3/4 Poise With His Left Hand Draped Over The Back Of A Chair Looking Straight At The Viewer. In A Superb State Of Preservation. Attributed Artist: Clarissa Peters Russell. Frame Measurements: 4 5/16" X 5" Stock # RT918001   « Less

Rare Superb Early 19th C American Sea Captain Oil Portrait Painting Of Captain James Gilbert Of The Vessel "Jones" And/Or "Ezpelata" of Salem & Beverly, Massachusetts. It Is  More »

Rare Superb Early 19th C American Sea Captain Oil Portrait Painting Of Captain James Gilbert Of The Vessel "Jones" And/Or "Ezpelata" of Salem & Beverly, Massachusetts. It Is A Wonderful Portrait Of A Handsome Young Man In A Gold Waist Coat And Tall Stock And Cravat. Purchased In Completely Original Untouched Condition With Its Original Gilt Gesso Frame. Size 21" X 26" Original Surface Varnish, Minor Puncture Below Ear. Purchased At Auction From The Direct Descendants Of Captain James Gilbert. Found In South Berwich, Maine. Currently At Equinox Antiques & Fine Arts Professional Restoration Lab For Cleaning & Restoring Fine Oil Paintings. This Gem Is Going To Clean Up Currently Covered With Surface Dirt, Soot, & Grime. There Will Be A Future Photograph But Up On The Website Demonstrating The Fully Cleaned And Restored Work Of Art. We Actively Seeking Original Works Of Art In Untouched Condition. This Lovely Oil Painting Comes Complete With Its Original Egg & Dart & Acanthus Leaf Gold Gilt Gesso Wood Carved Frame. Circa: 1820-1835 Excellent Condtion Stock # RT410001   « Less

Young Girl with her doll This is a very sweet 19th C. Portrait Miniature on ivory of an attractive young girl with her doll framed in an oval format. In a superb state of  More »

Young Girl with her doll This is a very sweet 19th C. Portrait Miniature on ivory of an attractive young girl with her doll framed in an oval format. In a superb state of original preservation - circa 1830.Stock # c040202   « Less