Lot 216

William C. Wall The Letter 1869 Oil on Board

Estimate: $3,500 - $5,000

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Wall, William Coventry (American/Western PA, 1810-1886), The Letter, 1869, oil on board, signed and dated lower right, 5.5 x 9.5 inches, in a wood frame 6.75 x 10.75 inches. The letter is addressed to Littell & Mechling, Wholesale Liqueur Merchants, No. 237 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, PA. Exhibited: Nature’s Bounty, Still Life Painting in Southwestern, PA, 1860-1919, Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg, 2001, with label to back of frame. Provenance: The Diana Jannetta Collection - Jannetta was an esteemed collector of decorative and fine arts, known for her discerning eye and dedication to preserving artistic excellence. A lifelong advocate for the arts, she assembled a distinguished collection featuring European and American paintings, sculptures, and objets d’art. The collection encompassed works from the 18th through the 20th centuries, with a particular emphasis on craftsmanship and historical significance. Over the years, pieces from the Jannetta collection have been exhibited in museums and galleries, reflecting her deep appreciation for artistic heritage; acquired by the above via Sotheby’s Sale No. 7273.

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