LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on canvas

Size Notes:

each

Markings:

The first inscribed Eunice Harris wife of Henry Harris/ Aged 4... years Feb the 4th Day 1835 / Taken by O. H. Bears at the Same time on an old label affixed to the backing; partial label on the reverse of her likeness

Provenance:

James Davidson, New London, CT Estate of James Davidson, New London, CT Lyman Allyn Museum, New London, CT, on loan from 1933-1935 pending settlement of the above estate, loan nos. 1933.570 and .571 John W. Bethell, South Essex, MA By descent in the family to the present owner Although Orlando Hand Bears is believed to have worked primarily in Sag Harbor, on the east end of Long Island, several portraits by the artist of Connecticut residents are included in public collections in the vicinity of New London and Norwich. Little is known of Eunice and Henry Harris. A Eunice Avery was born in Waterford, New London, CT in 1793 and married Henry Harris. Her birth date appears appropriate to the approximate age of Mrs. Harris as indicated on the partial label on the reverse of her likeness. C