American School (19th century), Portrait of Mrs. Eunice
American School (19th century), Portrait of Mrs. Eunice Barker Coffin
oil on canvas (lined), unsigned, circa 1830, retaining a hand-written label to the verso reading "Eunice Barker Coffin / mother to / Geo. Washington Coffin," a label on the top stretcher bears a 1941 date (likely related to a restoration or sale), presented in a period gilt frame.
DOA 32.5 x 27.75 in.
Eunice Barker Coffin was born in Nantucket in 1757 and died in Boston in 1838. She was married to Peleg Coffin, Jr., a US Congressman, president of the New England Marine Insurance Company, and served the state of Massachusetts in numerous public offices.
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Condition Report: Allover craquelure; some minor loss frame.
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American School (19th century), Portrait of Mrs. Eunice Barker Coffin
oil on canvas (lined), unsigned, circa 1830, retaining a hand-written label to the verso reading "Eunice Barker Coffin / mother to / Geo. Washington Coffin," a label on the top stretcher bears a 1941 date (likely related to a restoration or sale), presented in a period gilt frame.
DOA 32.5 x 27.75 in.
Eunice Barker Coffin was born in Nantucket in 1757 and died in Boston in 1838. She was married to Peleg Coffin, Jr., a US Congressman, president of the New England Marine Insurance Company, and served the state of Massachusetts in numerous public offices.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Allover craquelure; some minor loss frame.