Framed Thomas Sully (1783-1872) Oil on Canvas Portrait of Flora HillProvenance: Page 20 of the June 1966 Published book ‘The Smith-Spilman Lineage’ by Malcolm L. Melville. An original copy of this book is included with the portrait in this lot. Stated on page 20, “Flora Hill…Painted from memory by Thomas Sully.” On page 9, “Flora Hill, born February 7, 1842 at Baltimore, Maryland. She died August 13, 1847 at the age of five years, six months, and four days. There is a portrait of Flora Hill, which hung on the wall in the home of Emily, A. Spillman in Washington, D. C., Which the author has seen upon numerous occasions. It was the work of Thomas Sully, a popular portraitist of the times and friend of her mother, Anne. Sully painted it from memory and presented it to the mother after floor‘s death. It is a very beautiful, ethereal painting. Emily Spilman bequeathed the picture to her nephew, Hugh, M. Melville, of Sun City, Calif….”Dimensions: Framed. 25.5” x 29.5.” Sight 15.5” x 19.5”Processing and shipping within the Continental US $220. All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping. Drip stain top Left. Restoration under normal lighting visible on chin. Under black light restoration visible under left eye. Mildew on canvas verso.