Featured Old Pennsylvania Folk Art Painting George McAuley

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  1. Sdcookie2

    Sdcookie2 Well-Known Member

    PXL_20250313_193132463_copy_1134x2016.jpg PXL_20250313_193150207_copy_1134x2016.jpg PXL_20250313_193329404_copy_1134x2016.jpg PXL_20250313_193122431_copy_1134x2016~2.jpg 16" x 14"
    Plus the frame
    Attributed sitter on back
    Needs a good clean

    Oops Charles McAuley not George
     
    Last edited: Mar 13, 2025
    Sdcookie2, Mar 13, 2025
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  2. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    I'd love to see it when it's been restored. I'll bet it's quite nice.
     
    Bev aka thelmasstuff, Mar 13, 2025
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Such an adult face. Bet he looked the same at 27 as he did at 7.

    Debora
     
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  4. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    It looks like it's been heavily overpainted. If you can afford it, you really should shop around and find a reputable restorer. You might have a real treasure there. The eyes are wonderful.
     
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  5. Born2it

    Born2it Well-Known Member

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    He may have living descendants interested in family history:
     
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  6. Born2it

    Born2it Well-Known Member

    Aaargh, I think I spoke too soon and that’s the wrong guy. On the upside, I think I found the right one, and he was a Union Army soldier.
     
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  7. Sdcookie2

    Sdcookie2 Well-Known Member

    1836 so 1843 puts him at 7 years old
    Looks like it might be the right person
     
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  8. Born2it

    Born2it Well-Known Member

    The second Charles McAuley I found was enlisted in the 3rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry, and instead of living in NY, lived in Scranton PA. There’s also a Charles McAuley who joined the Navy. IMG_4697.png IMG_4693.png
     
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