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Portrait of Miss Smith by Jacob Maentel
4/12/2014 - Americana: Live Salesroom Auction
Jacob Maentel (American, 1763-1863), early 19th century. A fine and detailed watercolor profile portrait of Miss Smith, housed in a contemporary painted wooden frame. 4 x 4.75 in. (sight). Unsigned. A pencil inscription reading "Smith" identifies the woman as Ms. Smith. Verso label of <i>Stephen Gemberling Americana, York, PA. </i> .
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The Clarence and Mildred Long Collection of Indiana Artists
Privatley purchased, June 1977
Sold: $2,760.00
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