Sheldon Peck (1797-1868), Pair of portraits of Lucinda Ann Houck (aged 38 years) and Ross Houck (aged 44 years). 
Both framed by red curtains with trompe l'oeil painted frames. The woman holds a book and the man sits with thumb perched inside his waistcoat. Oil on canvas. Sitters identified and dated verso, 1849. 
H 29 in. W 23-3/4 in.

Realized Price: $176,400