“READING ARTIST”, Portrait of Jonas Sollweiler - Antique Associated At West Townsend

“READING ARTIST”, Portrait of Jonas Sollweiler

Active in Berks County, Pennsylvania between 1828 and 1845)

“READING ARTIST”, Portrait of Jonas Sollweiler
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The gentleman is seated in a bright yellow chair within a colorful interior scene. The margin of the piece is inscribed with the name “Jonas Follweiler”. Purportedly the back of the portrait features a secondary family inscription reading, “Grandpa Follweiler Bro Edith Follweiler Stafford.”

Item Date: Circa 1835

Measurement: Frame: 10.25" x 8.75"; View: 6.5" x 8"

Material: Watercolor, pencil, and ink on paper

Item Condition: Excellent original condition; not examined out of frame

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SKU 859-120

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.