Likely by George Gassner (1811-1861) during the 1850s in Lowell, Springfield, Chicopee, and Boston
Gassner was an itinerant portraitist, his route included central Massachusetts, Vermont, and the Massachusetts – Rhode Island coasts. The artist was capable of painting in an academic tradition or the simple folk art style.
Canvas Back Mark: The verso of one canvas displays a back mark common to Gassner’s works; Hollis and Wheeler were located as stated below from 1843 to 1849.
PREPARED BY HOLLIS AND WHEELER
59 UNION STREET
BOSTON MASS
Item Date: 1850s
Measurement: Man: frame: 30.25 x 35.25"; view: 24.25: x 29.25"'; Woman: frame: 29.5" x 35.25"; view: 23.75" x 29.5"
Material: Oil on canvas, unlined, original stretcher, and gilt frames
Item Condition: The lady remains in original condition; gentleman shows [only under blacklight] touches to coat, other trivial scatted areas of minor restoration. Both portraits display well, condition commensurate with age.
Reference: The Myth Of G. Gustemer And The Recognition Of George Gassner by David Schorsch, originally published in the Anniversary 2015 issue of Antiques & Fine Art magazine; now Incollect Magazine, January 2015
Price: $10,750
SKU 1326-5
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