Subject: American Art

Watercolor painting titled "A Stroll in Summer," depicting a mother and child taking a walk. The painting is signed "B. Cohen." Cohen is known to have been living in West Chester, Pennsylvania by 1887. He exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The watercolor on paper measures 6.25 x 13.25 inches.

An American trade card featuring the image of a US eagle. The card is associated with Ph. Carpelés. The date is presumed to be circa 1863 based on the provided metadata.

Cast bronze plaque created circa 1890s by Katherine M. Cohen (1859-1914). The obverse features a richly detailed bas-relief of a pastoral scene. The reverse is blank with a hanging device. The plaque is signed 'K.M. Cohen' incised in the bronze.

Die-cut greeting card depicting a basket with small red flowers. The card features two interior pages for greetings. The card was likely created around 1900, based on the provided date.

A drawing depicting a stained glass window, executed by J. M. Kase & Co. The drawing notes that it was a gift from Aaron and Oscar Straus, founders of Macy's. The drawing is undated, but based on contextual information, it likely dates from the early to mid-20th century. The work's geographic context is Reading, Pennsylvania.

Three and three-quarters page letter written on Academy of Natural Sciences stationary by Angelo Heilprin to C. B. Norton on March 23, 1884. Heilprin, curator at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, offers observations and advice to Norton concerning a proposed exhibition of American art in London. The letter reflects the state of American art relative to European art during that period.

A single-page letter written by Frederick Cohen in Detroit, Michigan, to Andrew M. Makin in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1845. The letter details Cohen's childhood art training in England, providing valuable biographical information about the artist's early life and training.

Oil Painting - This oil portrait (76cm x 63.5 cm) of Solomon Jacobs was done by Thomas Sully Sr. from life in 1812. It was on the ascendancy of Jacobs to the position of the Grand Master Masons of Virginia. He married Hetty Nones of Philadelphia...Benjamin's daughter. He was born to Bernard Jacobs in Heidelberg, Pennsylvania in 1777. He was a prosperous merchant in Richmond, Virginia acting as a tobacco agent for the French Government and represented the European banking houses of Rothschild. From a public service prospective he was one of the most prominent Southern Jews of the 1st quarter of the 1800’s. He is to be found in all major histories of Early American Jews. A brief outline of his public service in Virginia is presented below The history of the Jews of Richmond from 1769 to 1917 By Herbert Tobias Ezekiel, Gaston Lichtenstein... "A man of parts" would be particularly applicable to Solomon Jacobs. He rose to the highest municipal office—Recorder and Acting Mayor—ever held by a Richmond Jew; he attained the greatest Masonic honors within the gift of the craft in Virginia, being thrice elected Grand Master, the only person of his faith in the State who ever held this position. And withal he remained a loyal and consistent adherent to Judaism, serving Congregation Beth Shalome as its President. Reverting to Jacobs' Masonic career, the record of Richmond Randolph Lodge, No. 19, shows that he was its twelfth Master, holding office from 1804 to 1807. His advancement in the Grand Lodge was remarkably rapid, for three years after this latter date he had reached the exalted station of Grand Master, to which he was re-elected in 18n and 1812. A steel engraving of him as Grand Master in 1813 appears in the re-printed proceedings of 1777-1823. This picture is from a painting by the elder Sully, now in possession of grandchildren in Richmond. Such is its excellence that the portrait has been shown at various exhibitions. (It was sold by the family and entered the Whitney collection....in portraits of Jews by London, pub. 1926 listed as; own by Mrs. William a. Harriman, NYC who purchased from Macbeth Gallery) Copy of inscription on his tombstone in the Beth Haim in Richmond, Virginia, of K. K. Beth Shalome: In memory of Solomon Jacobs who died on the 12th day of Hesvan 5588 [November 2, 1827], aged 52 years. During a hopeless and painful illness, which he bore with great patience and nnshaken fortitude he manifested in no ordinary degree his perfect reliance on the mercy of God and his entire con viction of the truth of the Mosaic dispensation. He passed a life of activity, usefulness and unblemished integrity. Called to office of distinction in the municipality of the city and other corporate institutions, he discharged his duty with firmness and ability. Fond as a husband, indulgent as a father, kind as a master, hospitable and benevolent as a man, steady and disinterested as a friend. Valuation: 1. The painting was purchased by Mr. Kaplan from the Whitney collection Auction at Sotheby’s in 1999 for $50,962.50 including commission 2. Condition ·         Excellent general condition ·         the frame is not original ·         Painting has been cleaned & re-lined with well less than 5% restoration • Clearly the work of Sully but not signed, Sotheby’s attributed it to Sully in the Auction Catalogue 3. The value of Thomas Sully Sr.’s paintings vary widely based on fame of sitter and quality of painting. In the same period this painting was purchased, a similar quality Sully of a gentle man would fetch $10,000-20,000. However a small Sully painting of Thomas Jefferson sold for $209,100 @ Christie's New York in 2003, his self portrait sold for $102,770 @ Christie’s New York in 2004 and Sully’s portrait of Peal sold for $144,000 @ Christie’s New York in 11/2006 4. Early American paintings of Jews are rare and easily fetch premiums of 2-3x comparable art due more to their historical significance to collectors of American Judaica as their art content. 5. The Solomon Jacobs was displayed at the one year long opening of the Museum of American Jewish History Museum in Philadelphia. (2010-2011) it was the premier early 1800’s portraits shown. 6. In the decade since this painting was purchased interest and value of early American Judaica has increased substantially. Given the subject, the fact that is the only known from life portrait of Jacobs and the fame of the artist… this painting would be valued at $125,000. One of the finest early American portraits with a Jewish sitter known

Colored lithographic print by Rosenthal depicting two fish, each with a man's head wearing a hat; one fish is large, the other small. The print was likely created in the 1870s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Original pen and ink drawing of Franklin Pierce, 14th President of the United States, by Hungarian-born American artist Jacques Reich. The head-and-shoulders portrait, completed circa 1885, depicts Pierce in a dark coat, vest, white shirt, and dark tie. Reich based his work on the 1858 presidential portrait by G.P.A. Healey. The drawing measures 6 1/2" H x 5 1/2" W.

Pair of oil portraits of Charles Edward Etting (1844-1910) and Ruben Etting (1842-1911), painted circa 1848 by Jane Cooper Sully Darley. The sitters' names are inscribed on the back of the paintings. The portraits depict the brothers at approximately ages 3 and 5. The paintings are beautifully executed and presented in original ornate frames. Charles Edward Etting served as an officer in the Union Army during the Civil War. The boys are the sons of Edward and Phillipa Minnis.

Oil on canvas portrait of a South Philadelphian Jew, painted by Joseph Sachs circa 1920. The painting measures 20" x 16" and remains in its original, untouched frame. Joseph Sachs (1887-1974) was a Philadelphia Jewish artist who studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts under William Merritt Chase. His primary medium was oil paint, and his subject matter primarily consisted of portraits. Sachs is listed in *Who Was Who in American Art* by P. Falk (1985).

Punchboard sampler depicting the Sacrifice of Isaac. Created circa the late 1890s in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Shows great detail.

A signed litho-crayon drawing titled "Puppet Show, East Side" by Albert Potter. This artwork was exhibited at the Susan Teller Gallery in the exhibition "Degrees of Difference," from February 16th to April 1st, 2006. The drawing dates from January 1, 1931. Geographic context: New York City.

A self-portrait sketch by the renowned American artist John Wesley Jarvis (1781-1833), presented to Richea Gratz Etting (1792-1881) of Baltimore. Jarvis painted Solomon Etting, Richea's father, between 1809 and 1813. This sketch, likely given as a token, is in its original frame. The sketch was later passed to Frank Marx Etting and subsequently acquired by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Collection in 1888. The painting's dimensions are 3" H x 2 1/2" W, and the frame measures 5 1/4" H x 1" x 5" W. The frame shows age, with wear in the corners and openings on the sides, retaining its original bail of nails on the back.

Signed drawing by Albert Potter for his 1928 painting, "Barge Life, East River." The drawing shows signs of transfer to canvas, indicated by black on the reverse and pin pricks. This is considered an important companion piece to the final oil painting (see record 1.213). Created in 1928.

Print depicting a scene of a mill in winter. The advertisement indicates the location as 114 Broad Street. Published circa 1920.

An oil painting depicting two lovers, created by Solomon Nunes Carvalho. Purchased directly from Joan Sturhahn, a great-great granddaughter of Carvalho. Exhibited at the Yeshiva University Museum and the Maryland Jewish Historical Society in 1988 and 1989. This is considered one of Carvalho's earliest works and is described in Joan Sturhahn's book *Carvalho, Artist-Photographer-Adventurer-Patriot*.

Certified copy of the will of Jacob H. Lazarus (1822-1891), a well-known American artist, dated March 7, 1879, in New York, New York. The will is a four-page folio document with an additional certification note. This archival record also includes a copy of the will of Amelia B. Lazarus (1825-1906), Jacob's wife, consisting of a three-page folio document. These documents offer insight into the personal lives of Jacob and Amelia Lazarus, members of prominent early American Jewish families and aunt and uncle to Emma Lazarus.