Lot 233: John Wilkie, dated 1839 , Portrait of John M. Fonda and Polly Fonda oil on canvas

inscribed on the canvas prior to relining: Painted by John Wilkie, Livingston, December 7, 1839, Polly Fonda, In the 38th year of her age, and Painted by John Wilkie, Livington, December 5, 1839; John M. Fonda, In the 38th year of his age ; found in Livingston, New York. oil on canvas

34 by 27 1/2 in.

Sotheby Parke-Bernet, The Edith Gregor Halpert Collection, November 1972, sale 3572, lot 51Edith Gregor Halpert, American Folk Art Gallery

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