Rafael Osona Auctions Annual Catalog 2020 | Page 13

19. AMERICAN SCHOOL OIL ON CANVAS “PORTRAIT OF BROTHER AND SISTER IN A LANDSCAPE”, mid 19 th century, depicting a young boy in black shirt with gold buttons and lace details, white pants, and holding a red bound book; his sister wearing a double strand beaded necklace, fashionable orange embroidered dress with lace details, white pantaloons and holding a rose; original lemon gilt frame. 43 in. x 34 in. Overall 50 ½ in. x 41 ½ in. 3,000/5,000 20. AMERICAN BIRCH AND CHERRY SLANT FRONT DESK, circa 1800, dovetailed case, slanted lid above four graduating drawers with brass repousse post and bale hardware marked “STAMPD”, reeded edge and locks; the slant lid reveals a simple interior with two tiers of drawers above arched pigeon holes, all supported on cut bracket feet. Height 42 in. Width 41 ½ in. Depth 21 in. 1,000/1,500 Rafael Osona Auctions 8