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Portrait of Elizabeth "Betje" Van Dyck Vosburg., c. 1725. Unsigned, in original frame; accompanied by a Van Dyke family bible printed in Amsterdam in 1702. Condition: Minor repairs, scattered retouch.
Literature: Genealogy research from the Collections on the history of Albany: from its discovery to the present time, edited by Joel Munsell (Albany, New York, 1871), indicates...
Possibly the work of Ammi Phillips, these portraits portray a lady and gentleman seated in red painted chairs. The light that is captured in the ruffles of the woman's shawl by the artist is beautiful. Their stark expressions are very pleasant.
Primitive and charming still life of fruit in compote with blue field, polychromed leafing.
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