Bidspirit auction | Early Oil on canvas portrait

Early Oil on canvas portrait of boy with book, 1849, by James Poindexter, American Artist-Kentucky - Early oil on canvas portrait of boy with book, possibly member of the shackleford family of Canton MS. Painted by James Poindexter, American Artist-Kentucky, 1832-1891. Relined Canvas is signed and dated 1849 at lower left corner, Original frame measures 3 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft.