George Caleb Bingham (1811-1879), Portrait of Mary Walthall Dunn

Oil on canvas (lined), unsigned, presented in a period gilt composition frame.

DOA 34.5 x 29 in.

Mary Walthall Dunn was born circa 1795 in Chesterfield County, VA. She and her sister inherited the Walthall family plantation, "Valley Farm," built in 1670 on a large land tract land near Petersburg.

This painting will be included in the Bingham Catalogue Raisonne Supplement.

Professionally restored tear through sitter's cheeks and nose, accompanied by minor spot touch-ups.

$2,000 - 4,000