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Lot 423

Attributed to Ralph D. Curtis (American 1808-188

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
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Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $20,000
$500,000 $50,000
Attributed to Ralph D. Curtis (American 1808-1885), pair of oil on board portraits of a husband and wife, early 19th c., 32'' x 23 1/2''. See Jelinek, Ralph D. Curtis A Nineteenth-Century Folk Artist Identified, The Magazine Antiques, November, 2009, pg. 108-113.

Condition

Parts: information. Later pencil inscription on verso identifies the sitters as Josiah and Abigal Bidwell born in Hannibal, NY. Both unframed. Gentleman - large area cleaned at left edge, approx. 15%, heavy varnish. Woman - large area cleaned at right edge, approx. 10%, heavy varnish.