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American Painter Thomas Sully ALS

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American Painter Thomas Sully ALS
<B>American Painter Thomas Sully Autograph Letter Signed,</B></I> “<I>Thos Sully</B></I>”, one page, 4.75” x7.75”, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 28, 1869, to Thomas Blackburne, n.p. The letter reads: “<I>The Portrait I saw at 431 Christian St. I thought was signed by Stuart, and one of uncommon force and skill.</B></I>” With original mailing envelope annotated by a 19th century autograph collector. The letter has some browning, very good condition. Thomas Sully (1783-1872) was one of early America's great portrait painters. He studied under Gilbert Stuart as a young man and no doubt is referring to his teacher's work in this letter. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)