AMER AUGUST 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2015
CALVIN CURTIS (American, 1822-1893) PAIR OF PORTRAITS OF EZRA MORGAN AND HANNAH NASH MORGAN.Two oil on canvas bust length portraits of Ezra and Hannah Morgan. Housed in matching period carved and molded giltwood frames. Both are signed and dated on verso "C. Curtis/1877", with frames inscribed "J. Marshall & Co., Bridgeport Conn." NOTE: Ezra Morgan was a prominent person who descended from one of the oldest families in Connecticut. He died in 1871, however his wife Hannah lived until 1883. Their son, the Honorable Daniel Nash Morgan, was a prominent businessman and statesman from both Newtown and Bridgeport, Connecticut. In addition to a distinguished career in public service, he served as treasurer of the United States. In 1877, Daniel had been successful in various business ventures and likely commissioned the portraits of his parents after his father's death. Also, Calvin Curtis is the artist who painted the official portrait of President Garfield. SIZE: 17" x 14". Overall 24" x 21". CONDITION: Minor surface grime, craquelure, and cracks and gilt loss to frames, 49360-1 AL (1,000-1,500)
