Lot 1092
Peale, Rembrandt (1778-1860), American neo-classical painter, known for portraits of prominent Americans such as Washington and Jefferson, son of Charles Willson Peale. Autograph Letter Signed, one page, 6¼ x 8, Philadelphia, June 16, 1858. Peale writes to George Folsom in New York, in part: "…you asked me if I could make for you a Copy of my Father’s Portrait of Washington of 1772 — I replied yes, but not till after I revise it at Arlington. I now write to say that I shall be pleased to furnish you with a Copy…and can immediately begin it to finish it at my leisure, for $120…". Boldly signed and in Fine condition with a couple small tone spots not affecting signature, includes envelope of transmittal with original Blood ’s local stamp replaced.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Peale established Peale Museum in Baltimore (1814), was founding member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (1805) and the National Academy of Design (1826).
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