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Calvin Balis (American, D. 1856) Double Portrait of the Howes Children

Calvin Balis (American, D. 1856) Double Portrait of the Howes Children Calvin Balis (American, D. 1856) Double Portrait of the Howes Children

Hammer Price w/ BP

$8,250

Lot #: 699
Calvin Balis (American, D. 1856) Double Portrait of the Howes Children
Oil/canvas. Written on reverse: "Adelbert AE 7, 1850. Harriet AE 4, 1850. C. Balis PA, May 25, 1850." These were the children of: Lenas Monroe Howes & his wife Julia Ann Smith Howes of Westmoreland Oneida Co., NY and later Utica NY. Grandchildren of Harriet Wales Smith and Anson Smith of Walesville Oneida Co, NY. Great grandchildren of Jonathan & Jerusha Wales of Windham CT & Walesville Oneida Co NY.
48" x 36"
Provenance
Exhibited: The William Benton Museum of Art, University of CT, March -May 1989. A Private New England Collection.
Condition
Minor scattered inpaint, otherwise excellent. Original frame & stretchers.
Auction Date
Sep 27, 2014

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