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  • JAMES J. SAWYER (AMERICAN, 1813 - 1888) PORTRAIT OF CAPTAIN NICHOLAS NOLAN.
    Jul. 14, 2020

    JAMES J. SAWYER (AMERICAN, 1813 - 1888) PORTRAIT OF CAPTAIN NICHOLAS NOLAN.

    Est: $2,500 - $7,000

    Born in Connecticut, Sawyer began his career as an artist in New York City. There he found a patron in Henry C. Bowen, a dry goods merchant and a Connecticut native. Although Sawyer exhibited at the National Academy of Design, his real success began after he returned to Connecticut. He enjoyed a prolific and varied career painting portraits of prominent citizens and painting scenes from nature. The subject, Nicholas Nolan was a captain of the Buffalo Soldiers (24th Regiment). After the Civil War until his death Nolan served on the western frontier and helped explore vast areas of unchartered territory from Texas to Arizona. The sitter holds his sword and stands in front of a marble column with his arm resting on a table. Original gilded frame. Small patch on back - 2" x 2". Small area of repair to the left of the sword tassel. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. Artist: JAMES J. SAWYER (AMERICAN, 1813 - 1888). Condition: Good. Created: 1875. Frame: Period frame in fair condition. Medium: Oil on canvas. Signature: Signed on reverse: "painted by J.J. Sawyer 1875". Title: PORTRAIT OF CAPTAIN NICHOLAS NOLAN. Work Size: 34" x 27" Condition: Good Dimensions: Frame: 41 - 3/4" x 34 - 3/4" x 4".

    Morphy Auctions
  • PAIR OF (19th c) NEW YORK ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS
    Mar. 25, 2017

    PAIR OF (19th c) NEW YORK ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    "Husband and Wife" oil on canvas 27 x 22 inches. signed James J. Sawyer verso and dated May 1869. framed 36 x 32 inches.

    John McInnis Auctioneers
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