Likely New London, Connecticut Area
Portraits of a sea captain and his wife, attributed to Isaac Sheffield, (1807-1845). Consigned to auction by a direct descendant, the captain has been identified as Captain Thomas Snyder. The captain is holding a telescope upon which is written, “Age 24”. His ship at sea is shown through a window behind him. Captain Snyder’s wife is holding a copy of “Godey’s Lady’s Book”, suggesting that she was an educated woman who was literate; “Age 24” is also written on her portrait. The portraits were likely done around the time of the couple’s marriage.
Isaac Sheffield was a Connecticut limner who painted portraits of sea captains and their families in and around New London during the 1830’s and early 1840’s.
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Item Date: Circa 1840
Measurement: Frame: 36" x 44"; View: 27.5" x 35.5"
Material: Oil on Canvas
Item Condition: The captain remains in a high state of originality [only minor touches] …the portrait of his wife has been restored and should be again restored by a competent practitioner. Both portraits are lined and mounted within period frames which are not original.
Price: $11,500
SKU 1431-33
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