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Oil on canvas
Signed lower left; half-length portrait of Ramos, who was sometimes known as Homobono Ramos,, wearing a black suit. In a period, gilt frame.
23.25" high, 19" wide (sight)
Condition:Good; lined, original frame with minor losses and later painted surface
Andrew Richmond PO Box 2199 Marietta, OH 45750 740.760.1788 andrew@wipiak.com
(LP8)
Location: Maison Chenal, Upper Main Room FAIR MARKET VALUE: $14,000
Category: Paintings (Louisiana)
Portrait of Clement Ramos (d. 1877)
Jean Francois Feuille (act. in New Orleans, 1832-1841)
New Orleans, LA
1832
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Groves; Martha and Ray Samuels; sold at New Orleans Auction Galleries, 05/20/2006, lot 73
Feuille was a painter and printer according to his advertisements, which arethe primary source for information about him. This portrait is listed in Martin and Margaret Wiesendanger,Nineteenth Century Louisiana Painters and Paintings from the Collection of W.E. Groves.
Value Support
The 2006 sale of this portrait is the only recent sale of a work by this artist that could be found. The relatively stable market for New Orleans portraiture since 2006 indicates that the current value will be about the same.
Portrait of Clement Ramos. Sold at New Orleans Auction Galleries, New Orleans, LA, 05/20/2006, lot 73. Estimate: $2,000-$4,000. Realized: $13,200 (including buyer's premium).
Jack and Pat Holden
Fair Market Value for Non-Cash Charitable Contribution Appraisal Report
Effective Valuation Date: 00/00/00
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