Bidspirit auction | Ammi Phillips, American 1788-1865, Elnathan

Ammi Phillips, American 1788-1865, Elnathan Haxtun, Oil on Canvas - Ammi Phillips American, 1788-1865 Elnathan Haxtun Oil on Canvas Circa 1844-1845. Painted on verso ”Elnathan Haxtun Aged 49ye's”. Provenance: Elnathan Haxtun (1795-1862) Beekman, NY (sitter); William Edward Haxtun (1832-1900) Beekman, NY and Kewanne, IL (brother); Annis B (Haxtun) Strong (1864-1941) Portland, OR (daughter); Frederick Haxtun Strong (1895-1968) Portland, OR (son); Lillian W. (Neff) Strong (1907-1997) Portland, OR (wife); George Trowbridge Strong (1920-2000) (stepson); Thence by Descent Literature: David R. Allaway, ”My People: The Works of Ammi Phillips” (2021), Vol. 1, p. 269, no 804, Vol 2., p. 70. Elnathan Haxtun (1795-1862) was born in Beekman, Dutchess County, New York to William Elnathan Haxtun (1969-1847) and Ruth (Tibbits) Haxtun (1770-1831). He married Maria DeLong (1801-1860) on April 23, 1823. Together, they had two children Sarah E. Haxtun and William E. Haxtun, both of whom were also painted by Phillips. Here, Phillips paints Haxtun with William Wirt's Sketch of the Life and Character of Patrick Henry (Philadelphia, 1817), a biography of the Founding Father, famously known for his 1775 ”Give me liberty, or give me death!” speech. 33 1/2 x 28 in. (85.1 x 71.1 cm.), Overall: 39 3/4 x 40 1/2 in. (101 x 102.9 cm.) Condition: Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to requisite a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot.  We also recommended asking for a shipping quote before bidding as well. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.