Description
Pair of classic style antique portraits, oil paint on linen, of young boys by artist Dorothy Hart Drew. Incredible pair of rare paintings. The paintings most likely are of brothers, one wearing red and one wearing green. They are painted in classic portraiture style featuring landscape backgrounds and classic colors. Both are framed with solid wood high quality frames. The old paperwork on the back is from a show in New York City.
Dorothy Hart Drew was born in Missouri, the daughter of a physician and a piano teacher. In 1927, she moved with her mother and older sister to New York City and began her formal art studies at the Art Students' League. In 1932, she was awarded the figure painting prize from the National Academy of Design. She enjoyed a long and successful career as a portrait artist. Her paintings were included in solo and group exhibitions at such prominent venues as Findlay Galleries and Grand Central Art Galleries in New York. elsewhere.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Frames have some minor surface wear.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Portrait
Country of Origin: United States
Dorothy Hart Drew was born in Missouri, the daughter of a physician and a piano teacher. In 1927, she moved with her mother and older sister to New York City and began her formal art studies at the Art Students' League. In 1932, she was awarded the figure painting prize from the National Academy of Design. She enjoyed a long and successful career as a portrait artist. Her paintings were included in solo and group exhibitions at such prominent venues as Findlay Galleries and Grand Central Art Galleries in New York. elsewhere.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Frames have some minor surface wear.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Portrait
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Frames have some minor surface wear.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
28.75 x 27 x 2.75 in
Pair of Classic Style Antique Portraits of Young Boys by American Artist Dorothy Hart Drew
Estimate $2,400-$5,250
Starting Price
$1,200
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Sep 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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