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June 04, 2006

Lot: 228Lot: 230

Early Family Portrait Oil Dr. James Athon Indiana
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Early Family Portrait Oil Dr. James Athon Indiana		LOT 229

Early Family Portrait Oil Dr. James Athon Indiana



Estimate: $3000 - $5000
Realized: $2400

Artist unknown, possibly Worthington Whitridge?, family portrait Dr. James Athon (1811-1875); oil on canvas; 28" x 35"; ca. 1840-1845. A rare, early, multi-subject portrait. Dr. Athon practiced medicine in Indianapolis, served in Indiana House and Senate, Secretary of State, and Superintendent of Central State.