Edward Ludlow Mooney Seated Realist Portrait of an Elderly Colonial Woman in a Black Dress and Bonne

Description

This portrait depicts a seated colonial woman, painted in a realist style that can be compared to John Smibert. This painting has beautiful details such as the lace bonnet and jewelry that showcases the artist's attention to detail. Signed and dated on the back. hung in an ornate gold frame.

Dimensions Without Frame: H 30 in. x W 25 in.

Artist Biography: Edward Mooney, who lived in New York during the mid 1800's, was known for societal genre painting and sign painting. His paintings depict realistic scenes of colonial America.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: General crackling across front of painting.

Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint

Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Portrait
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; General crackling across front of painting.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

33.75 x 29 x 1.5 in

Edward Ludlow Mooney Seated Realist Portrait of an Elderly Colonial Woman in a Black Dress and Bonne

Lot 0612

Estimate $2,600-$5,250

Oct 25, 2026, 3:32 PM EDT

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