Lot 313: William Penn Morgan (British/American 1826-1900)

William Penn Morgan (British/American 1826-1900)
“Emancipation”, circa 1870
Featuring a young woman in a parlor releasing a butterfly alongside a parrot chained to a post
Oil on board
Signed lower right “W Morgan”
13 1/2″ x 10 1/2″
Condition: overall good condition, heavy varnish
Provenance: Kennedy Galleries INC., NYC, exhibited in the Hudson River Museum May through July of 1986

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Estimate: $1000- $2000

Auction Date: April 27, 2024

Realized Price: $1800