$2,252
Joseph Goodhue Chandler (Massachusetts and New York, 1813-1884) Pair of Portraits of Captain Charles and Sylvia Parsons of Conway, Massachusetts. Signed, dated "June, 1847," and the sitters' names and ages identified by the artist in inscriptions on the reverse of the canvas. Oil on canvas, 35 1/2 x 28 3/4 in., in original grain-painted ogee wood frames with gilt liners. Condition: Both very good. Note: Captain Charles Parsons was born June 22, 1798, in Conway, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of Joel and Tryphena (Booth) Parsons. On October 30, 1823, Charles married Sylvia Boyden, they resided in Conway and together had five children. Charles died May 14, 1889, aged 91, Sylvia died August 9, 1876, aged 76. They are buried at Pine Grove cemetery in Conway.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-08-11
