portrait by John Singleton Copley, oil on canvas, sold Jan 2025

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John Singleton Copley (American, 1738–1815)

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Category: Oil paintings
Dimensions: holding a small dog. 22 1/2" x 18 1/4"
Auction house: Pook & Pook
Sale: Americana - Session Two - Lots 544-984 (16792)
Date: January 17, 2025
Location: Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States
Lot: 792
Estimate: $60,000 – $80,000 (≈ £49,205 – £65,606) (≈ €58,264 – €77,685)
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