Lot 368: American School (19th Century)

American School (19th Century)
Portrait of a Young Woman Holding a Book, 1832
Depicting a woman with parted dark hair, dressed in a black gown with lace-trimmed collar and cuffs, holding a small book in her hands. Executed with the flat modeling and direct gaze characteristic of American folk portraiture of the early 19th century
Oil on canvas
Signed with initials and dated lower right M.J. 32
30″ x 24″

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Estimate: $400- $800

Auction Date: October 25, 2025

Realized Price: $366