Attributed to William Hoare (British, 1706–1799) Portrait of John Penn Seated, Bust-Length

Note John Penn was born in Philadelphia February 29, 1700. The eldest son to William Penn, he was nicknamed "The American" all of his life, being the only Penn to be born in the New World. Although he worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania during most of his life, he died in England in 1746. The present work depicts Penn in a stately pose and elegant attire as he is holding an administrative document.

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Collection of Arthur J. Sussel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ronald C. Baumon, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware.

Acquired directly from the above on June 1, 2009.

Private Collection, Delaware.

By descent in the family to the present owner.

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Attributed to William Hoare (British, 1706–1799) Portrait of John Penn Seated, Bust-Length

Provenance

Collection of Arthur J. Sussel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ronald C. Baumon, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware.

Acquired directly from the above on June 1, 2009.

Private Collection, Delaware.

By descent in the family to the present owner.

European Art and Old Masters

Attributed to William Hoare (British, 1706–1799) Portrait of John Penn Seated, Bust-Length

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Attributed to William Hoare (British, 1706–1799) Portrait of John Penn Seated, Bust-Length