Lot 110: Pair of 19thC Oval Portraits with History

Pair of 19thC Oval Portraits with History, Oil on canvas painting of Mary Wendell (1811-1886) and Robert B Mintum (1805-___), he was part owner, Grinnell, Mintum & Co., NY of the famous "Flying Cloud" clipper ship holding the record for 100 years of the fastest voyage from NY to San Francisco, 29" tall x 23 1/2" wide on the oval, old, probably original oval gold frames with remains of an old Boston label on reverse, cleaned and lined in the late 20thC, descended in the original family until now.

Price Realized: $375

Share or Email This Lot

View all Fine Art Lots in this Auction

View all Lots in the Important Antiques and Fine Art Auction Auction