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Lot 674

John B. Neagle(American, 1796-1865), oil on paperh

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for
$5,474
Sold Price includes BP

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John B. Neagle(American, 1796-1865), oil on paper Chester County, Pennsylvania landscape, inscribed twice verso "sketch from nature by John Neagle Sept 1st 1838. View at midday looking from Osborne's Hill over the Brandywine with "Birmingham Battleground" on the left, and near the spot where Genl. Lafayette was wounded in the foot during the "Revolutionary War" The scene lies near West Chester in Chester County Pennsylvania Presented by the artist to his affectionate and talented pupil Esther Strobe of Strodersville, Penna.", 8" x 12".

Condition

Light vertical creases. Small 1/4" touch-up in field. Back of painting inscribed by Esther Strude of Strodesville. Backing also inscribed, possibly in artist's hand.