Rembrandt Peale (American, 1778-1860) portraits of Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Dale ---- Richard Colgate Dale Jr. (1810 - 1876) and Elizabeth M. Woodruff Dale (exact dates unknown), oil on canvas, signed "Rembrandt Peale 1857", each bears exhibition labels from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, mounted in original carved and gilded frames bearing labels for James S. Earle of Philadelphia, 30-3/4" x 25", framed size 40-1/2" x 35-1/2", good condition with age cracking, various gesso damages on frames. ----- Named for his father, Dr. Richard Colgate Dale Sr. (1770 - 1818) From the Hopkinson Family History - "Dr. Dale was a captain in the First Delaware Militia Brigade, Second Regiment, in July, 1799. He was a member of the Third Regiment in February, 1800. On May 26, 1802, the Governor appointed him captain of a company of light infantry in the Second Battalion of the Third Regiment of Delaware Militia, and captain of the Eighth Company, May 3, 1808. He was a private in the Delaware Artillery, May 1 to May 29, 1813. Dr. Dale also served as a surgeon under General Wilkinson in the division commanded by General Andrew Jackson. At the end of the war he received a captain's commission in the regular army, which he resigned, however, to resume his practice in Wilmington, Delaware. He served as sheriff of New Castle County, and was a Master Mason." In regards to Richard Colgate Dale Jr., "Soldier Dick," as he was called, "was only seven years old when his father died, but he seemed to feel that the responsibility of the family rested upon him. - His mother, with her seven little children and two orphaned nieces, went to live with her father in Philadelphia, following her husband's death. He attended Mr. Goodfellow's School in Philadelphia, but sacrificed a college education to go to work when he was fifteen years of age in order to help provide for the family. He became a large silk importer and in the course of his work travelled extensively in the South and West by stagecoach, horseback, or boat. Through his diligence and business integrity he acquired a large fortune, but it was swept away by the War Between the States." From the Francis Hopkinson Family Archives

Preview Policy: PREVIEWS NOW AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY As Delaware County, PA has entered the "yellow phase" of the re-opening process, we are now able to offer in person previews "by appointment only" for our upcoming catalog sales on June 23rd and 30th. We still must adhere to the rules and restrictions set by the Commonwealth of PA. Clients will be able to preview in person subject to the following procedures and rules: Clients will not be able to walk the sale room, we will assign one of our staff to bring the items to you. Clients will be able to make appointment beginning Wednesday, June 17. To schedule an appointment please go to: https://BunchAppointments.as.me/ Appointments will be in 30 minute intervals. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WALK THE ENTIRE SALE, PLEASE SEND US A LIST OF LOT NUMBERS OF THE ITEMS YOU WISH TO SEE AND WE WILL BRING THEM TO AN INSPECTION TABLE. To schedule your appointment the following information is required. Name, Phone, Email and most importantly a list of lot numbers. This system will send you an email confirmation and a 24 hour reminder notice. You can also cancel or reschedule your appointment 12 hours in advance, if necessary. Once you arrive please come to the front office. You will need to review and sign a wellness affadavit and allow a contactless temperature reading. Everyone will be required to wear masks and gloves. We will provide them if you do not have them. Alcohol wipes and hand sanitizer will be available. Please practice patience and understanding as we all work together to ensure everyone is safe. We look forward to resuming our sale schedules and former procedures as soon as possible, but in the meantime we must ask you to adhere to these rules.