Attributed to WILLIAM LEWIS (active circa 1812-1824) , A young girl, Eleanor Hovey Willis as a child, in green plaid dress holding a book with brown hair brushed to one side in a curl | Christie's

Sale 9072

Important American Furniture, Silver, Folk Art and

New York

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16 June 1999

Browse Sale

Lot 142

Attributed to WILLIAM LEWIS (active circa 1812-1824)

A young girl, Eleanor Hovey Willis as a child, in green plaid dress holding a book with brown hair brushed to one side in a curl

Price realised

USD 690

Estimate

USD 500 - USD 800

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Attributed to WILLIAM LEWIS (active circa 1812-1824)
Lewis, William
A young girl, Eleanor Hovey Willis as a child, in green plaid dress holding a book with brown hair brushed to one side in a curl
watercolor on ivory, ivory with losses
2.5/8 x 2in.
rose-gold oval frame
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