YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 3 9002 05351 0732 '** L^*1 ^'4 4 \' /» iv*, YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Gift of the SCHOOL of FINE ARTS YALE UNIVERSITY Catalogue of THE ALBSIT ROSENTHAL COLLECTIOM of MINIATURES AND SMALL OIL PORTRAITS including A few from other sources with A list of miniature painters identified vi/ith America from the earliest periods . Catalogued by STAN. V. HENKELS. Philadelphia 1920. COMPLlivrENTS OP THE EliKIOH GALLERIES 102 THE Albert Rosenthal Collection OF M.ir)iabures apd Srr)all Oil Porbraibs INCLUDING A FEW FROM OTHER SOURCES WITH A list of Miniature Painters identified with America from the earliest periods CATALOGUED BY STAN. V. HENKELS Philadelphia : 1920 ux +7XOR 116 The continuing interest in Early American Art has been justified in the splendid examples in all lines of artistic endeavour which have come to light in the past twenty years. A revelation to the present generation, is the superb portraits in oil, which have come down to us as a heritage, from a group of talented and sincere painters of Colonial, Revolutionary, and the earlier period of our undeveloped country. The miniature painter, likewise, has left worthy and brilliant examples of his art, which was, also, practiced by many of the painters in oil. To Anne Hollingsworth Wharton is largely due the credit for the present attention given to American miniatures. Her " Heirlooms in Miniatures," is a guide, a handbook, and a friend to all having this fascinating phase of American Art in mind. The small portrait in oil, however has, as yet, no sponsor. Prac tically, all our early painters made these small portraits from time to time, and some excelled in work of this size. A collection of these could be made to include examples of all the painters of note of the early period. After the Revolutionary war, artists from France, Italy, Sweden and England, came to America to ply their vocation, and many excellent miniatures came down to us from these sources. Guided and influenced mainly by their English colleagues here, the American painters of" miniatures have left to posterity a series of portraits unsurpassed by the best, of the period of any of the nationalities mentioned. It is true of the American miniatures, as it is of the oil portraits, that, not with standing the influence, association, and training, the work is unmis- takeably American in type and technique, and cannot be mistaken for English or French of the same period. This disposition of these portraits through Mr. Henkels cata logue, and with its accompanying list of names of miniature painters identified with America, which will be included in the Special Edition may make a real addition to the history of the subject. Albert Rosenthal. 35A CATALOGUE MINIATURES WILUAM G. ARMSTRONG Born in Montgomery County, Pa., in 1823 ; was living in Philadel phia 1880. Pupil of J. B. Longacre and became a meritorious line- engraver of portraits. He also painted a number of miniatures and water-color sketches of the portraits he engraved. I Portrait of a Gentleman, from life. Signed. Size 4 X 2'^/i. 2 Portrait of a Gentleman, from life. Signed. Size 4'% X 4]/!. 3 Rev. John Summerfield, from life. Signed. Size 5X •*¦ 4- He was born in Presten, England, Jan. 31, 1798 ; died in New York June 13, 1825. An eminent disciple of Wesley. Noted as a pulpit orator, and founder of the American Tract Society. This portrait has been engraved, 4 Thomas MifHin. Signed. Size 4 X ^. After the celebrated painting by Gilbert Stuart. Thos. Mifflin was borrr in Philadelphia 1744 ; died Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 21, 1800. Was delegate ta the Congress of 1774. Aide to Washington at Cambridge. Made Major General, Feb. 19, 1777. Brought aidjto Washington at Trenton and Prince ton. Member of the Continental Congress and Governor of Pennsylvania, 5 Francis Hopkinson. Signed. Size 4% X 4%. After the noted painting by Gilbert Stuart. Francis Hopkinson was born at Philadelphia 1738; died there May 9, 1791. Eminent Jurist. Signer of the Declaration of Independence and author of many popular songs and their airs. 6 Portrait of a Gentleman. Size 4x3. 7 Portrait of a Gentleman. Size 4x3. 6 S Portrait of a Gentleman. Size 4x4. 9 Portrait of a Gentleman. Size 2)4 X 2. !0 Portrait of a Gentleman. Size 3 X 2yz. 1 1 William Whipple. Size 3% X 2%. He was born at Kittery, Maine, January 14, 1730; died November 28, 1785. Member of the Provincial Congress of 1775. Commanded the New Hampshire troops at the battle of Saratoga. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. X2 Robert Fulton. Size 2% X 2]/%. He was born at Little Britain, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, 1765; died at New York February 21, 1815. Miniature Painter and Inventor and suc cessful introducer of Steam Navigation. GEORGE A. BAKER Born in New York City 1821 ; died there April 2, 1880. A noted Painter. His first professional years were devoted to the then popu lar miniature painting on ivory, but soon became a portrait painter of rare excellence. A member of the National Academy of Design. His miniat ures are very rare. 13 General Andrew Jackson. Size 4 X 3}^. He was born at Waxsaw, S. C, March 15, 1767 ; died at the Hermitage, Tennessee, June 8, 1845. Seventh President of the United States. At the age of 14 he was a soldier iu the Continental army. U. S. Senator in 1797. Judge of the Supreme Court of Tennessee 1798 Major General in the war of 1812 when gained a signal victory over the British at New Orleans. His sterling integrity and honesty has' left an indelible mark on the tablet of history and an example for his fellow men. The original memorandum by the artist attached to this portrait reads : " This miniature portrait of General Andrew Jackson, Commander in Chief of the U. S. Forces on the glorious battle field of New Orleans, fought on the eighth of January 1815, when he overcame Britain's finest troops 'the conquerors in the Peninsular war ' is respectfully presented as a token of esteem and friendship to Edward Fitzgerald, ' by my dear child ' Your faithful Lieut, Geo. A. Baker." Christmas Day 25 Dec. 1844. 58 46 15 38 30 48 WILLIAM BIRCH He was born in Warwickshire, England, April 9, 1755 ; died in Philadelphia August 7, 1834. A celebrated enamel painter and engraver. He was the first to introduce the art of enamel painting in America. His most noted miniatures are those executed in enamel on copper of General Warhington, after the Stuart type. 14 Miniature Landscape. Size 4 X 2'!/%. This is one of the beautiful little landscapes which added not a little in making the artist famous. 15 George Washington. Enameled on copper. Size 3 X 2)A. Born at Bridge's Creek, Westmoreland Co, Virginia, February 22, 1732 ; died at Mount Vernon December 14, 1799. Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. First President of the United States. The greatest man in history. This is one of three known miniatures enameled in colors by Birch, and one of the first examples of the art of enamel painting executed in this country. 16 Mrs. Whitaker, of Baltimore. Enameled on copper. Size 3 X 2^. The only known example of a fancy portrait. His enamels were mostly of public men. Mounted in gold as a breastpin. HENRY BONE An English miniaturist of note. Likely to have painted in America, as por traits of prominent Americans by him are known. 17 Portrait of a Gentleman, Signed " H. B." Size lyi X I %. In Colonial dress, mounted in antique gold frame. HENRY BRINTNELL BOUNETHEAU Noted South Cerolina Miniaturist. 18 Henry Heyward Manigault. Size 4)i X 33^. A descendant of the patriotic family of Manigault of South Carolina. It is signed on the back " Nephew of William Henry Heyward, " from a col lection of a direct descendant. HUGH BRIDPORT Was born in London in 1794, and came to Philadelphia in i82<5, where he died in . He was contemporary with Thomas Sully, and became very proficient in the art of miniature painting, having executed many excellent portraits of noted personages. He taught the deaf mute lithographer, Alfred Newsam. 19 Portrait of a Gentleman. Size 3 X 2%. Much resembling Jared Sparks, the biographer of General Washington. 20 Portrait of a Gentleman. Size 2y% X 2yi. 21 Portrait of a Young Lady. Size 2)i X 2%. In antique gold frame. ALVAN CLARK He was born in Ashfield, Mass., March 8, 1804 ; died in Cambridge, Mass., August 19, 1887. He settled in Boston and became a suc cessful portrait painter, and also painted a few niiuiatures. A man- facturer of telescopes, and the first to make achromatic lenses. 22 Mrs. Alvan Clark. Size 3 X 2y% Wife of the miniaturist, from the collection of her grand-daughter. E. F. DODGE 23 Mrs, Winston. Size 2)4 X iy%. A descendant of the founder of the town of Winston-Salem, N. C. WILLIAM DUNLAP Born in Perth Amboy, N. J., in 1766 ; died in New York City September 28, 1839. Began to paint portraits iu 1777 and in 1783 finished a portrait of Washington, and also was noted for his miniature portraits on ivory. Was the founder of the National Academy of Design. Studied under Benjamin West. 24 John Tyler. Size 2)i X 2%. Was born in Charles-City Co., Virginia, March 29, 1790; died in Rich mond, Virginia, January 17, 1862. Tenth President of the United States and Governor of Virginia. 29 25 Portrait of a Gentleman. Size 2yi X 2)i. 26 John Marshall, after Inman. Size ys X %. Was born in Germantown, Fauquier Co., Virginia, September 24, 1755 ; died in Philadelphia July 6, 1835. Officer in the Revolution. Secretary of War and of State. Chief Justice of the United States. Mounted in gold as a breastpin. 27 William Charles Cole Claiborne. Signed "A. Duval." Size 3)i X 3. Was born in Virginia 1773 : died in New Orleans November 23, 1817, Governor of Mississippi Territory and Governor of Louisiana. This por trait has been engraved by J. B. Longacre and published in his National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans. CHARLES LORING ELLIOTT Born in Scipio, N. Y., December, i8i2 ; died in Albany, N. Y., Sep tember 25, 1868. A pupil of Col. John Trumbull. Painted the por traits of many eminent men and some few miniatures on ivory. 28 Louis Gaylord Clark. Size ly?. X ly^. Weis born in Otisco, N. Y., 1810 ; died in Piermont, N. Y., November 3, 1873. He was the celebrated editor of the '-Knickerbocker Magazine." A friend of Washington Irving and J. Fenimore Cooper. ROBERT FIELD Said to have been born in Gloucester, Euglaud, and it is said he died at Jamaica August 9, 1819. He came to New York iu 1793, where he painted several miniatures of prominent people, including Wash ington and JeflFerson. He also engraved several fine portraits. 29 George Washington. Size 3 X 2y!.. First President of the United States. This portrait was painted for Mrs. Lawrence Lewis (Nellie Custis, Washington's adopted daughter) on order from Thos. H. Perkins (1764-1854). On the back is written "Presented to Mrs. Lewis by her respectful servant T. H. Perkins" (See sketch of Mr. Perkins in National Cyclopaedia, Vol. 5, page 245. ) Purchased from David Bendan, of Baltimore, Md., agent for its owner, Mr. E. G. Butler. The following is from a copy of a letter from Emily K. Butler : ' ' Mr. Butler inherited it from his father's mother, from her mother (Mrs. Butler's great grandmother), Mrs. Lewis (Nellie Custis), whose name is inscribed on the back. In other words to state it more plainly, the miniature was painted for Mrs. Lawrence Lewis (Nellie Custis) as stated on the back. She left it to her daughter, Frances Parke Lewis, who married E. G. A. Butler, their son Lawrence Lewis Butler, inherited it and it was left by him to his son, the present owner E. G. Butler." ID CHAS. FRASER Born in Charleston, S. C, August 20, 1782 ; died there October 5, i860. First studied law and then devoted his attention to painting miniatures, at which art he became noted. He painted General Lafayette and a great number of leading citizens of South Carolina. 30 Mr. Strong of New York. Size 3 X 2yi. Purchased from the Havemeyer collection, in original gold frame. 31 Captain Charles Bertody. Size 3^/ X 3. From the collection of Mrs. Howard Bertody. Captain Bertody's father was th^ son of a Persian princess, and married an Italian, afterwards living in France. She came to Wrentham, Mass., where Captain Bertody was born, not later than 1789. After Captain Bertody's marriage he lived in Canton, Mass., but sailed to Calcutta for a man named Nevins, of Boston. He disappeared about 1817. 32 James Knox Polk. Size 2% X 2%. Was born in Mechlenberg Co., N. C, November 2, 1795 ; died in Nash ville, Tenn., June 15, 1849. Eleventh President of the United States, Governor of Tennessee. His administration was one of the most important in our history, as it covered the settlement of the Oregon boundary ques tion, the annexation of Texas, the admission of Wisconsin, the war with Mexico, the acquisition of New Mexico and California, &c. In original gold frame. THOMAS GIMBREDE Was born in France in 1781 ; died at West Point, N. Y., October 25, 1832. Came to the United States in 1802, where he soon rose to first rank as a miniature painter and engraver of portraits. He was Drawing Master of the West Point Military Academy. 33 Mr. Schley. Size 2^ X 2%. Probably father of the Admiral. Signed " Gimbrede." SARAH GOODRIDGE Pupil of Gilbert Stuart, and painted his portrait. She was one of the first American women to take up the art of miniature painting. 34 Portrait of a Revolutionary Officer. Size 2^ X 2. 35 Portrait of a Girl. Size 2yi X 2. 45A 43 45B 42 25 II GRIMALDI A noted English miniaturist who visited the United States about 1792, and returned to England about 1796. 3SA George Washington. Signed. Size 3 X 2^2,. A beautiful and artistically painted miniature, portraying Washington in military uniform somewhat similar to the Trumbull type, it is in the original antique square black enameled frame, and it has been in the posses sion of the late Judge Craig Biddle for the last forty years, being much sought after by connoisseurs. It was during Grimaldi's visit to the United States, 1792-96, that he painted this portrait, and it is quite probable that Washington gave him a sitting for that purpose. GEORGE HARVEY 36 Daniel Webster. Size s% X 4. Was born in Salisbury, N. H., January 18, 1782; died at Marshfield, Mass., October 24, 1852. Eminent statesman, lawyer and orator. Secre tary of State, negotiated the Northeastern Boundary Treaty with Great Britain. On the back is written by the artist, " Painted from life, Daniel Webster, Senate Chamber, Washington, 1836. Geo. Harvey." HENRY INMAN Born in Utica, N. Y., October 20, 180 1; died in New York City, January 17, 1846. Pupil of John W. Jarvis, devoted himself at first to miniature painting, in which he became very proficient. He afterwards devoted his talents to portrait painting in oil, and estab lished his fame by a portrait of John Marshall. 37 Portrait of a Child. Size 3x4. 38 Portrait of a Young Lady. Size 2 X 2yi. This may be classed as one of the finest of American miniatures. A. LE CASTRO 39 Portrait of a Gentleman. Signed "A. Le Castro." Size 2^ X 2%. EDWARD GREEN MALBONE Born at Newport, R. I., August, 1777 ; diedin Savannah, Ga., May 7, 1807; at the age of 17 established himself in Providence as a por trait painter. He attained the highest rank as a miniature painter. Many of his portraits were of citizens of Charleston, S. C. 12 40 Mrs. Mary D. Harris. Size 3% X2}i. Wife of Jonathan Harris. This miniature comes directly from the family. Mrs. Harris' two sons, Charles and Richard, were painted by Malbone, and those two portraits are in the private collection of H. L. Pratt. 41 Mrs. Grimke. Size 2% X 2. Was the daughter of James Ladson, of Charleston, S. C, and sister of Mrs. Sarah Ladson Gilmor. She was the wife of Gen. Grimke. From the collection of Mrs. Monroe, of Charleston, S. C. BASS OTIS Born in New England in 1784 ; died in Philadelphia, November 3, 1861. Acquired great reputation as a portrait painter, one of which was of Thomas Jefferson, which was engraved for Delaplane's Por trait Gallery. He also painted several miniatures on ivory. 42 Miss Eliza Pierie. Size 2^/i X iy%. The only known example of miniature painting by this artist. ANNA CLAYPOOLE PEALE Daughter of James Peale. Acquired a high reputation as a minia turist. Painted James Monroe, Gen. Andrew Jackson, and Com modore Bainbridge. 43 Sophinisba Peale. Size 3 X 2%. Grand-daughter of Charles Willson Peale, and wife of James Peale, Jr., the painter. Purchased from the family. CHARLES WILLSON PEALE Born in Chestertown, Md., April 16, 1741; died in Philadelphia, February 22, 1827. He enjoys the distinction of painting the first portrait of Washington (as Colonel in the Virginia Regiment). He studied under Jno. S. Copley and was a pupil ol Benj. West, and rose to the height of his profession in portrait and miniature painting. He was also an excellent engraver in mezzotinto. 44 Mrs. Knapp. Size 2yi, X iji. In gold frame as a breastpin. Has engraved on the back "Sacred to Friendship E. K." It is one of the finest examples of miniature painting by an American artist. ,J 78 79 ei 89 87 83 84 85 82 13 44A Mrs. Peale. Size 2 X lyi. In original gold frame. JAMES PEALE Born in Annapolis, 1749; died in Philadelphia, May 24, 1831. He turned his attention mostly to portrait painting, executing many in oil and miniatures on ivory. One of his most noted oils is the full- length portrait of Washington, which has been engraved. He also painted a few landscapes. 45 MoUie Callahan. Size 2}i X 2. Has inscribed on the back " MoUie Callahan, Annopolis Maryland, painted by Jas. Peale." 45A Anna Claypoole Peale. Size 3 X 2}4.- 4SB Johnathan L. Worth. Signed "J. P. 1807." Size 3 X 2%. In the original gold frame, with a lock of his hair in the back and with the initials "J. L. W. " in open gold work, It is exquisitely pBinted, and a magnificent specimen of James Peale's best work. REMBRANT PEALE Born in Bucks County, Pa., Feb, 22, 1778; died in Philadelphia, Oct. 3, i860. His talent for art was such that at the age of 17 he painted a portrait of Washington, from whom he was fortunate enough to obtain three sittings, and he afterwards painted the por traits of many of our leading statesmen and most noted soldiers, as well as civilians. He is probably more generally known than any other American artist. 46 Portrait of a Gentleman. Size 2% X 2. 47 Miss Catherine Melish. Daughter of John Melish, a celebrated Scotch traveler, writer and map maker, who settled in the United States in 1800. From the collection of the great grand-daughter of Catherine Melish. SARAH M. PEALE Born in Philadelphia, May 19, 1800; died there Feb. 4, 1885. Exe cuted many portraits of noted men, including Com. Bainbridge, Gen. Lafayette, and Henry A. Wise. She also was noted for her miniatures on ivory. 14 48 Portrait of a Lady. Size 2yiX i^. JOHN RAMAGE Born in Ireland and emigrated to Boston after the Revolution ; died at Montreal, Canada, October 24, 1802. He was an accomplished miniature painter and executed portraits of Washington and other celebrities. Worked in New York principally. 49 Portrait of a Gentleman. Size i}( X /}i. In antique gold frame. NATHANIEL ROGERS Born in Bridgehampton, L. I., 1788; died December 6, 1844. He went to New York in 181 1 and became a pupil of Joseph Wood. He soon took high rank as a painter of miniatures, among which were those of Fitz--Greene Halleck and Joseph Rodman Drake. Was one of the founders of the National Academy. 50 Portrait of a Gentleman. Signed " Rogers." In antique frame. — SAUNDERS 5 1 Charles Gilmore, of Maryland. Size 4)i X 3%. 52 Mrs. A. L. Taylor. Size 2% X 2)^. In antique gold frame. Has engraved on the back "A. L. Taylor, Chls holm, 1842." 53 Portrait of a Child. In antique gold frame. Size 2% X lys. SIMONETI Size 1% X ly,,. 54 Portrait of a Lady. In original gold frame. LAURENCE SULLY Born in 1769 ; died in 1803. Was the elder brother of Thomas Sully and painted principally in Richmond, Va., where he became very popular as a miniaturist. 55 Thomas West. Signed " L. Sully." Size 2y, X 2%. The noted actor. 80 Enlarged, twice tlie size oj original 15 THOMAS SULLY Born in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England, June 8, 1783 ; died iu Philadelphia, Pa., November 5, 1872. He studied miniature paint ing with his brother Laurence, after which he began to try his hand at oil portraits, ih which he was instructed by Gilbert Stuart and soon rose to eminence in his profession. He painted many portraits of the most prominent men and women of the country. 56 Edward Drake Jackson. Size ly^ X i7/i. Of Clarksburg, West Virginia. In original gold frame. 57 Blanche Sully. Size 3% X 2%. Daughter of the artist. BENJAMIN TROTT Born 1720 ; died . Was considered the greatest miniaturist of his day, and with Malbone and the Peale's divided the honor of his profession. Many of the most noted personages sat for him. He was born in America and never studied abroad. 58 Mrs. Walter Livingston. Size 3 X 2%. Of New York. Daughter of Chief Justice Allen, of Pennsylvania. In original gold frame. 59 W^illiam Aitken. Size 3 X 2'% . Governor of South Carolina. In original gold frame. HENRY WILLIAMS student of John S. Copley, and acquired a considerable reputation as a miniaturist. 60 Stonewall (General Thomas J.) Jackson. Size iy% X iy%. Was born in Clarksburg, Va., January 21, 1824 ; died at Guinea's Station, Va., May 10, 1863. One of the most noted characters in the Civil War. Lieut.-General in the Confederate States Army. Mounted in original gold frame as breastpin or locket. 61 WilUam Lovering. Signed "H. Williams." Size 2yi X 2. In original gold frame. i6 ATTRIBUTIONS 62 Portrait of a Lady, Size 1% X I. Attributed to John Singleton Copley. 63 Portrait of Revolutionary Officer. Size 2yi X 1)4-- Attributed to Gilbert Stuart. In gold frame. 64 Peter D. Owings. Size 2}^ X 2}^. Of Owing's Corner, Maryland. Painted by Henry Elouise, in gold frame, with initials on back, "P. D. O." 65 General Winfield Scott. Size3'y4 X 2j4. Was born in Petersburg, Va., June 13, 1786 ; died in West Point, N. Y., May 29, 1866. Lieutenant-General of the United States Army. 66 Mr. James Dangerfield. Probably painted by Chas. Eraser. Size 2X X 2%- Artist unknown, period of 1820, beautifully executed, in gold frame, with initials on back, "T. D." 67 Portrait of a Gentleman. S'ze 2 X 1%. In original gold frame. Artist unknown. 68 Portrait of a Lady, with Hat. Size 2]i X 7^. Artist unknown. 69 Charles Gordon Patterson, M. D. Size3y2 X 2}i. In original solid gold frame made by Tiffany. Has engraved on the back " Charles Gordon Patterson, M. D., son of Jehu and Han nah Patterson, born September 4, 1796. Died February 18, 1835. Practiced his profession at Plattsburg, Burlington Co. , New Jersey, died there. From life at the age of 30. ' ' 70 Catherine B. \Vainwright. Size 3% X y^. Widow of Charles Gordon Patterson, M. D. In solid gold frame made by Tiffany. Has engraved on the back, " Catherine B. Wain- wright, widow of Charles Gordon Patterson. Born November 26 1799; died June 28, 1882. She was the mother of 10 children. From life at the age of 80." 91 17 71 George and Martha Washington. 2 oval miniatures. Size 2^/( X 2)i. In the style of Trumbull. 72 Caleb Strong. Size 2 X 1%. Governor of Massachusetts. Artist unknown. Painted in oil,, mounted. 73 Thomas McKean. Size 2% X 2. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Governor of Penn sylvania. Artist unknown. Painted iu oil. 74 General Gilbert Motier, Marquis De Lafayette. Size 2yt X i}(. Major-General in the American Revolution. Artist unknown- Painted in oil. 75 Samuel Huntington. Size 3 X 2%. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Artist unknown- Painted in oil. 76 Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Two stipple portraits in a group, in antique metal circular frame, mirror back, for the pocket. yy Mr. Campbell. Engraved by St. Memin. Not in the St. Memin list. i8 Estate of JAMES. P. SHITH JAMES P. SMITH A noted miniature painter who resided in Philadelphia. Was born about 1803 ; died in Philadelphia in 1888. Contemporary with Gil bert Stuart and Thomas Sully. He attained great proficiency in the art. The uncle of President Woodrow Wilson. Sully invariably sought his approval of portraits he painted before he let them leave his studio. 78 Charles Smith. Size 2y. X 2y!.. The father of the artist. In morocco case. 79 Portrait of the Artist, by himself. Size 1% X i^. 80 George Washington. Size 2}4 X 2. After the portrait by Gilbei t Stuart. A superb miniature, ex hibiting the technique and composition of an experienced artist. In it he has carried Stuart's colorittg and all his artistic effect. T doubt -duhether a more beautiful portrait of Washington could be had. It was painted in the early part of the last century and has been cherished by the family of the artist as one of his most effec tive masterpieces. It has a slight crack on the left margin, but it does not harm the portrait and can he easily repaired. 81 Charles Smith. Size 2y2 X 2%. Son of the artist and first cousin of President Woodrow Wilson. 82 Ada E. Hay den. Size 2'iy( X 2%. Daughter of the artist and first cousin of President Woodrow Wilson. The artist has written on the mount ' ' From Memory. Unfinished. ' ' Never theless it is a beautiful example. 83 Mary A. Smith, Size 2% X 2. This is the portrait of the daughter of the artist when she was a little girl. It is exquisitely painted and portrays a beautiful little child with low-neck dress. She was the first cousin of President Woodrow Wilson. In morocco 97 19 84 Mary A. Smith. Size 3 X 2y2. The daughter of the artist and first cousin of President Woodrow Wilson. It portrays a beautiful little girl with auburn curls and low-neck dress., ex quisitely painted. In morocco case. 85 Mary A. Smith, nee Adams. Size 1% X 1 34. The wife of the artist. Has ivritten on the back " By Jas. P. Smith. Mary A. Smith, ne Adams." She was the aunt oif Presi dent Woodrow Wilson. 86 James P. Smith, by him.self. Size 2}^ X 2%. This is a very clever portrait of himself and he has written on the back " One of my first attempts on ivory. Back ground very bad. J. P. S." The portrait, however, is excellently painted, but the back ground is very dark, too much so to please the critical eye of the painter. 87 Portrait of a Lady. Size 2% X 2%. This is evidently a portrait of a beautiful Spanish lady with curls and lowneck dress. It is considered by the family to be one of the artist's masterpieces. 88 Portrait of a Lady, seated. Nursing a Child. Size 2yi X 2. This beautifully little painting will appeal to anybody who has a feeling for domesticity . In morocco case. 89 Napoleon Bonaparte. Size 2% X 2yi. This is a copy from the celebrated portrait by Horace Vernet. It depicts the great emperor of the French in military uniform, full face. Mr. Smith painted it about 18 j£. The family have had many offers for it, but ahvays refused to part with it. From lot "jS to 8g are all on ivory. 90 Napoleon Bonaparte. Size 3 X 2yi. An exquisite little pen and ink drawing, signed by the artist, and from which he painted the miniature (Lot 8p). It is done in imitation of stipple engraving, and so beautifully executed that it takes a strong magnifying glass to convince one that it is not an engraving. 20 JACOB EICHOLZ Was born shortly after the Declaration of Independence, 1776. He was brought up to the trade of a coppersmith, but always had a tendency toward painting, in which he was encouraged by his friends, and soon became popular as a portrait painter of great merit in Lancaster and Philadelphia, where he painted the portraits of many of the leading citizens. 91 James P. Smith. Size 30 J4 X 2$%. Life-size bust portrait in oil on canvas, signed on the back by the artist. "Painted by Jacob Eicholz 18 jj." It is the portrait of Jas. P. Smith, the miniauturist, in the prime of his life, and one of the very best examples of Eicholz. 92 Original Pencil Drawing by James P. Smith, entitled "Bo- num vinum laetificat cor hominus." Signed. 93 Original Pencil Drawing of a Dog's Head, by Jas. P. Smith. 109 21 SMALL OIL PORTRAITS CHAS. LORING ELUOTT Was born in Scipio, N. Y., in Dec, 1812 ; died in Albany, N. Y., Sept., 25, 1868. Pupil of Jno. Trumbull. It is said he painted over seven hundred portraits of eminent personages. 94 Portrait of Himself Size II X 13. JOHN M. FALCONER 95 Portrait of Himself Size 8 X 5%. Original sketch in oil. GEORGE HEISTER 96 Portrait of James H. Hackett, the Actor. Size 8x11. Father of Jas. K. Hackett, the celebrated actor, in oil. HENRY INMAN Was born in Utica, N. Y., Oct. 20, 1801 ; died in New York City, Jan. 17, 1846. Pupil of Jno. W. Jarvis. At the age of 21 he opened his own studio in New York and soon acquired fame as a portrait painter. 97 William Inman. Size 8 X gy^. Father of the artist, and of Admiral Inman, in oil. Painted on panel with the inscription in the artist's handzvriting, "Wm. In man Senr by Henry Inman." 98 Caroline Inman. Size 8y X II. Daughter of the artist, in oil, zvith inscription on the back in the hand of the artist, "Caroline Inman by Henry Inman." 99 Portrait of a Gentleman. Size II X 13. In oil. This is one of the finest examples of this celebrated artist's work. JOHN BEAUFAIN IRVING Was born in Charleston, S. C, November 26, 1825; died in New York City, April 20, 1877. Pupil of Leutz. His portraits and paint ings of historical subjects are noted for their spirited composition and richness of color. 22 100 Edgar Allan Poe. In oil. Size g x ii. The celebrated author of" The Raven." J. B. LONGACRE Was born in Delaware County, Pa., August ii, 1794; died in Philadel phia January I, 1869. He was a noted engraver of portraits in line and stipple. Many of his portraits were in colors and drawn from life, and from these he made the engravings. 10 1 John Fanning Watson. Size syi X 4%. The annalist of Philadelphia and New York. Signed "/. B- Longacre, Del ad vivum 18 j 6." Original pencil drawing from life. EDWARD GREENE MALBONE Was born in Newport, R. I., iu August, 1777 ; died in Savannah, Ga., May 7, 1807. He became one of the most famous miniaturists of his time, and in his art Malbone is admitted to be without a peer. His miniatures stand alone. Not only is this so of his native land, but equally true in comparison with the best foreign work. 102 Portrait of Himself. Size 10 X 13. A beautifully painted portrait ot tins well known artist, by him self. It formerly belonged to Col. Frank M. Etting, who exhibited it at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, in iSyj. It was purchased from his estate. BENJAMIN A. MEREDITH Born 1790. Son of Benjamin Meredith. 103 Water Color Portrait of a Gentleman. Size 3yi X 4y. SAMUEL FINLEY BREESE MORSE Was born in Charlestown, Mass., April 27, 1791 ; died in New York City April 2, 1872. Studied under Washington AUston and Benjamin West. He settled in Boston, where he soon gained a rep utation for portrait painting, although he is better known as the inventor of the telegraph. 104 Portrait of Himself. Size g}i x iiyi- Professor Morse painted this portrait in 18 14., when he was twenty-three years old. The portrait has been in the possession of the family of the former owners 106 years. Used as a frontis piece of Vol. I of the Life of Morse. 115 23 JOHN NAEGLE Was born in Boston, Mass., November 4, 1796: died in Philadelphia September 17, 1865. Studied under Bass Otis, married the step daughter of Thos. Sully. He painted the portrait of Gilbert Stuart, and as a portrait painter he ranks second to Stuart. 105 George Catlin. Size 5x6. Original sketch in oil, from life, of the celebrated artist and writer on North American Indians, l^resented to James P. Smith, the miniaturist, hy John Naegle. PACIFICUS ORD 106 General Peter V. Hagner. Size ^ X 4. Water color. Signed " Ord pinxit," about 184^. Peter V. Hagner was a distinguished officer in the War zvith Mexico, and ivas a Brig. -General in the Civil War. ANNA C. PEALE 107 Portrait of Rev. W^. M. Stoughton, D. D. Size g x 11%. Dr. Stoughton was the first President of Columbia College, Washington, D. C. He was the first husband of Anna Claypoole Peale, and she zvas his second wife. CHARLES WILLSON PEALE Was bom in Chestertown, Md., April 13, 1841 ; died in Philadel phia February 22, 1827. Studied under John S. Copley and Benjamin West. He became one of the most popular of portrait painters, and enjoyed the reputation of painting the first portrait of Washington. 108 John Bartram. Size 13 X 10. The inscription on the back reads : " Portrait of John Bartram of Darby, died ITJJ . C. W. Peale, Artist. Property of Isaac Bartram, lyp^." An exceedingly rare and splendid example of this artist's ivork, and the first that has come under my notice of this size. John Bartram ivas one of our first and most noted botanists. He zvas born near Darby, Pa., March 2^, i6pg ; diedin King- sessing. Pa., September 22, 1777. In applying his vocation he made various trips through unexplored America, and contributed much valuable information on the natural history as zvell as the botany of his native country. 24 N. PIEHLE 109 George Washington. Size 10 X 13. In oil. Inscription on the base, " Le General Washington. Peint d'aprks nature a Philadelphie, par N. Fiehle, en 1783." This portrait was specially painted for the engraving in Lava- ter's Physiognomy. This is doubtless a copy from one of the Charles Willson Peale portraits of Washington in Fi ance at that period, and the name" Piehle " is a French spelling of " Peale." PETER F. ROTHERMEL Was born in Nescopack, Luzerne Co., Pa., July 18, 1817 ; died in Philadelphia . A pupil of Bass Otis. Resided in Philadelphia, where he attained a high reputation for his coloring and composition. He painted many historical subjects. no Rose Bradmardine. Size 8 X 10. Original sketch in oil. Inscribed on the back, " Rose Brad mardine, Waverly, Walter Scott, by P. F. Rothermel, 1877." ST. MEMIN III Portraits — Mr. and Mrs. Macdonald, of Maryland. Size g}i x iiy. A pair of superb pastels. They are so beautifully executed and so definitely like ihe ivorks of St. Memin, that I have attributed them to his hand. JAMES SHARPLESS Was born in Euglaud about 1751 ; died in New York February 26, 1811. He was noted for his excellent series of small portraits in pastel of noted Americans, including Washington , Jefferson , Adams, Monroe and others. He excelled in the art. 1 12 Portrait of General Lafayette. Size 8 X 10. Original pastel from life. 413 James McClurg. Was born in Hampton, Va. , in 1747; died in Richmond July 9, 1825. Noted physician and Revolutionary patriot. Member of the Federal Con stitutional Convention. Original pastel from life. 114 Portrait from Life (probably John Mason). Size 8 X 10. Original pastel. 100 25 GILBERT STUART Was born in Narragansett, R. I., December 3, 1775 ; died in Boston, Mass., July 27, 1828. Studied under Benj. West, when he returned to the United States and became the greatest American portrait painter of his time aud influenced all his contemporaries. He painted nearly all the prominent Americans of his time, his most distinguished sitter being George Washington. 1 1 5 Portrait of Hall Harrison. Size II X 13. Hall Harrisson's grandfather was born in Appleby, Westmoreland County, England. His father, John Harrisson, came to Easton Falls, Maryland, aud was au officer in the Revolutionary War, from Cambridge, Maryland. At his death, his widow (Paul Harrissou's mother), married Judge Commett Bullitt. The Harrisson portrait went down to his mother's end of the family, remaining in the old homestead on Harrisson Street (named after him) and Dover Street, which was built over one hundred years ago. There is mention of the portrait in Volume X, page 376, of the Maryland Historical Society Report, which speaks of the inscription on the back. He went to visit his relatives in Appleby, Euglaud. In 1802 he was connected with the bank in Easton. Two years later he began business in Baltimore. The business was very successful, and was continued after his death by his son, who was President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1856. His great-great-grandchildren are : Mrs. George Harrisson Jackson and Mrs. Stuart Symington. The portrait of Paul Harrisson has never been out of the possession of the family. This is the only known portrait of this size by Gilbert Stuart. 116 George Washington. Size 15 X 13. On the back is inscribed " Painted for Charles R. Ingersoll. Gilbert Stuart." This painting, which is about one-third life-size, was cleaned by the late Mr. Wilkinson, the ivell-known restorer, who informed the oivner that there was not the slightest doubt but that it ivas painted by Gilbert Stuart. It is on paper, mounted on heavy linen, and the inscription asoriginally ivritten, is on the back. It is really a beautiful portrait and worth the close attention of connoisseurs. ii6a Stuart, Gilbert. America's Master Portrait Painter. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Washington, May 15, 1804. To Edward Stow, with address. Stained and damaged on outer margin. This is the second letter of Stuart's that has come under my observation in fifty years. Excessively rare. " I received yours of the first of May. I did not answer it, because I am unwilling to give you the trouble and expense of an idle letter ; allow me now however to express my warmest thanks for the prompt and kind man ner with which you performed my request. 26 Enclosed I send you a hundred dollars and tomorrow I shall enclose a hundred mgre and the day after another hundred. The note to Franks is 216. Do with interest the debt to Messrs. Boiler & Jordan * * * so that this sum is more than sufficient for these debts — as I must insist on the de ducting one hundred dollars which is the price of the head of Washington which has been spoiled by Franks making a hole through it. Should any difficulty arise on this subject, Mrs. Dallas or Mr. Hopkinson will I am certain give you their advice cheerfully on my account. I must beg of you to make my best thanks to Messrs. Boiler & Jordan for their kind indul gence to me, until I can have an opportunity myself to do it personally. Nothing could have given us more surprise and concern than to find that any censure should reach so sincere and disinterested a Friend as I have on all occasions found you ; but I feel the utmost indignation that there should be found a being so base and so impudent as to attack the character of my Friend in the most tender point ; and to make one an in strument for such a purpose. Truth my dear Friend is simple but power ful ; and I know no way to repel so infamous an attack ; as by stating it First then — I never did (until the present moment) direct to you or to your care any letters containing money for the use of my family nor for any other purpose. I never had and I trust I never shall have any other reason for not doing so, than an unwillingness to give you trouble that these were three letters of which obtained no account for many weeks containing mo ney, forty (?) dollars each, they were directed to Mrs. Stuart at Bordenton but they never reached the Post office which is about two miles from my lodging. The weather being severe the idle rascal who I had entrusted them with had concealed them in his own box. Thus Sir I hope I have removed entirely every thing that could give either of us uneasiness and beg permission to subscribe myself with unshaken esteem and affection. Your most obliged." THOMAS SULLY 117 George Frederick Cook. Water-color sketch from life, full length, about 18 11. The life-size portrait of Cook as Richard the Third is in the Academy of Fine Arts. 118 Queen Victoria. Sketch in water- color of his celebrated portrait. 1 19 Alfred and Blanch Sully. Original sketch in water-color from life. 120 The Musicians. Sketch in water-color from the noted painting by Domenichino. 121 Rebecca. Original sketch in water-color from his painting of Rebecca at the Tower Window (Scott's Ivanhoe). 104 27 122 Child. Original sketch in water-color. 123 Portrait of Himself. Size 6y2 X g. Original oil portrait at the age of 80. 1 24 Head of a Little Boy. Size 8 X 10%. In oil. Possibly his son Alfred. 1 2 5 Portrait of a Lady. Size 7 X II. Oil. On the reverse a sketch of the Washington Grays, used in the background of his large painting of Genl. Lafayette, painted in 1824. 1 26 Portrait of a Young Lady. Three-quarter length. Size g x 12. Composition sketch in oil. 1 27 Thomas Sully as a Young Man. Size 6yi X g. Attributed to Thos. Sully. 128 Full-length Portrait of a Child. Size 7 X 10. In oil. JOHN VANDERLYN Was born in Kingston, N. Y., Oct. 15, 1775 ; died there Sept. 24, 1852. Studied under Gilbert Stuart, he soon rose to prominence as a portrait painter as well as of historical subjects, his ability was recognized both here and abroad. 129 Junius Brutus Booth. Size 10 X 12. In oil. Original from life of the celebrated tragedian and father of Edwin Booth. GEORGE WILCOX 130 Matthew Baldwin. Size II X IJ. 28 CHARLES WILLSON PEALE Was born at Chestertown, Maryland, April i6, 1741 ; died in Phila delphia February 22, 1827. Studied under John Singleton Copley and Benjamin West. Attained a high reputation as a miniaturist and painter of portraits in oil. Enjoyed the distinction of having painted the first portrait of Washington. 131 George Washington. Size 1 11-16 X I 6-16. On ivory, in the original gold frame, as a locket or breastpin. In the original morocco case. The portrait represents Washington in uniform., with the blue silk band of the " Cincinnati" across the breast; the head is slightly to the left. Shortly after the termination of the Revo- tionary War Mrs. Martha Washington deputized Charles Willson Peale to paiut the portrait of General Wasliington for a locket she wished lo present to her very dear friend, the daughter of Dr. David Stuart. Peale accordingly visited Mount Vernon for that purpose, and Washington gave him a sitting ( Tradition says that he sat on a small wooden box while Peale made the sketch) and this portrait is the result. A more beautiful relic of this Greatest of Men could not be had, as it carries with it the close personality of the general and that of his beloved ivife Martha, as well as being a gift from both to their lovely and gifted young friend, the daughter of their old friend Dr. David Stuart. The family history of the portrait is, that the miniature zvas painted at the request of Martha Washington for the daughter of Dr. David Stuart, Rosalie Eugenia Stuart. Dr. David Stuart was the life long friend of Washington and married the widow of Mrs. Washington' s son, fohn Parke Custis. She was Eleanor Cal vert before her marriage to fohn Parke Custis. Her daughter, Rosalie Eugenia Stuart, married a Mr. Webster, and she gave the miniature to her nephezv, Sholto Tuberville Stuart, who gazie it to his wife, bearing the same name, Rosalie Eugenia Stuart. Dr. David Stuart was the great-grandfather of the present owner, Mrs. Caroline Calvert Davis Stuart. An affidavit as to the above facts will be given the purchaser. 108 A List of all the known Miniaturists, living and deceased, who have practised their Art in this country. This list includes the names of the painters of miniatures and small portraits iden tified with America from all available sources, from the earliest times to the present date. The living artists are marked with * Agate, Alfred. *Ahrens, EI/LEn Wetherald — Lans- downe, Pa. *Ar,i,EN, Mary Coleman— New York City. Allston, Washington — 1779- 1843. *Archambauill, Mrs. Emma Hess — Ches tertown, Md. Ingham, Charles — 1796-1863. Inman, Henry — 1802-1846. Inman, Henry — 1823-1890. Irland, Gillespi R. *jACKSON, Anne HurlburT — Brookline, Mass. *JAMAR, S. CoRiNNE — Elkton, Cecil County, Md. Jarvis, John W. JocELYN, Nathaniel. ?Johnson, Harry L. — Swarthmore, Pa. Jones, David — 1850 — Philadelphia, Pa. *KahlE, Mrs. Julie— New York City. *Kendall, Mrs. Margaret — New Ha ven, Conn. KERVORKIAN, Mirhan — Philadelphia. New York. Knight, - *KnowlES, Mrs. E. a, McG.— Peeks- kill, N. Y. Lambdin, James Reid— 1807-1889. Le Castro, A. *Lewis, Helen v. — Irvington-on-Hud- son, N. Y. LoiSE, M. *L0NGACRE. Lydia E. — New York City. *Lucas, Jean W. — Hagerstown, Md. *LUDRRICI, Alice E. — Pasadena, Calif. *Lynch, Anna — Chicago, 111, *McLain, Mary — New York City. Mack, New York. Malbone, Edward G. — 1777-1807. *Manley, Thomas R. — Montclair, N. J. Mapes, J. J. — New York City. Maras, M. *Marks, Stella lewis. — New York City. Metcale, Elizabeth— 1785-1834. Mews, Mr. *MIELZINER, Leo — New York. *MiLEHAM, Mrs. Helen w. Durkee — New York City. Miles, F. Morse, S. F. — 1791-1872. Munger, , 1783-1824. Mysterious Brown. Nash, Isabel. neagle, j.— 1799-1865. NEwcoMBE, G. W. — 1799. O'Haro, Miss — New York. *Oliver, Jean Nutting — Boston, Mass. Ord, Pacificus — Baltimore. *OtiS, Amy — Norton, Mass. Otis, Bass — 1784-1861. Parker, E. Matthew — 1833. *PaTTEE, Mrs. Elsie dodge— New York City. *Patterson, Mrs. Rebecca B. Peale— Germantown, Pa. Peale, Anna Claypoole — 1791-1878. Peale,, Raphalle — 1774-1825. Peale, Rembrandt — 1778-1860. PEalE.Sarah M. — 1800-1885. Penniman, , 1825. PERSICO, , Philadelphia, Pa. *PERRIE, Bertha E.— Washington, D.C. Petticolas, Edward F. *Pew Gertrude L.— New York City. *PoTTS, William Sherman— New York City. *Price, Eugenia — Chicago, 111. *PuRDiE, Evelyn — Cambridge, Mass. *PuREFOY, HESLOPE — Asheville, N. C. Ramage, John — 1802. *REDFIELD, HeloiSE GuilLON — New York City. Reynolds, Mrs. Virginia. Rider, a. — Philadelphia. Roberts, John — 1768. Robertson, Alex. — 1768. Robertson, Archibald — 1765-1835. Robertson, Mrs. Robertson, Walter — 1795. *RoBESON, Edna A. — Davenport, Iowa. Robinson, M. — Philadelphia. *RoRiNSON, Nancy B. — Philadelphia. Robinson, T. — 1814. Rogers, Nathaniel — 1778-1834. Rogers, Nathaniel — 1788-1844. Rosenthal, Max — 1833-1918. *Saint-Gaudens, Mrs. Carlota — Windsor, Vermont. Sanders, John Arnold — 1801. Sanlor, Matthais— Died 1920. Sartain, John — 1808-1897. Saunders, . Savage, Edward — 1761-1817. *Sawyer, Edith — Brooklyn, N. Y. SeaGER, Miss — New York. SEaGER, Mrs. — New York. Sharples, Jos.— 1751-1811. *Shisler, Mrs. Clare Shepard— Seat tle, Washington. Shumway, H. C. — 1809. *ShuttlEworth, Claire— Buffalo, New York. *Siebert, a. W. S. Mrs.— Columbus, O. *SiMPSON, Mrs. Edna Huestis— Glen Ridge, N. J. *Smith, Mary Mott — Los Angeles, California. Staigg, Richard M. — 1844. *StanTon, Lucy May — Baltimore, Md. Starr, Mrs. L. Webster— Easton, Md. St. memin, de C. B. j. F.— 1770-1852- Stuart, Gilbert— 1755-1828. *STREAN, Mrs. Maria Judson — New York City. Sully, Lawrence— 1769-1803. Sully, Rosalie — (daughter of Thomas Sully.) Sully, Thomas — 1783-1872. Sweeny, Doyle E. *Tannahill, Mary H. — New York City. *Taylor, Mrs. Emily Drayton — Philadelphia. TiEBOUT, Mlle. — New York. TiSDALE, Elkana — 1771. TooLEY, . 1855, *Trader, Effie Corwin — Avondale, Cincinnati, Ohio. Trott, Benjamin — Flourished 1792- 1829. Trumbull, John — 1756-1843. *TuTTLE, Adrianun — Newark, N. J. *TnTTLE, Mrs. Mildred Jordan— New Haven, Conn. *Tyler, Carolyn D. — Chicago, Illinois. ?Valentine, Jane H. — Roland Park, Maryland. I VANDERLYN, John — 1775- 1852. Walters, John. ?Waring, Leila — Charleston, S. C. ?Washington, Elizabeth — Philadel phia, Pa. Weaver, . ?Welch, Mabel R — New York City. ?Wells, Mrs. Alice Rushmore— Plain- field, N. J. Wertmuller, Adolf Ulrich — 1749- i8ir. Wertmuller, Ulrich West, William E.— 1788-1857. ?WhiTTEmore, William J. — New York City. ?Williams, Alyn, p. R. S. , M. P.— South Norwalk, Conn. ?Wilmot, AlTA E.— New York City. Wilson, Matthew — 1814-1892. ?Winner, Margaret F — Philadelphia. ?Whitlock, Ursula — New York City Wood, Joseph— 1795. Wood, Joseph— 1798-1852. WOOLEY, . YardlEY, Caroline S. •-¦¦>¦ -i'hi. w fe"' . - f t ' IS.' / I*, -i