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The Historic Portrait and Sculpture Collection of the Bar Association lots 410 - 478

200 years of philadelphia legal history

The Philadelphia Bar Association is the oldest association of lawyers in the . A group of 71 lawyers met in 1802 and established the Law Library Company of the City of Philadelphia to share law books. The first location of the Law Library Company was a room in . Over the next two centuries, the Library grew in size and moved six times. The locations included the Athenæum and Philadelphia City Hall. The name of the organization evolved to the Law Association of Philadelphia and ultimately, to the Philadelphia Bar Association. The Library of the Philadelphia Bar Association was renamed The Theodore F. Jenkins Memorial Law Library in 1967.

Along with the purchase of legal books and manuscripts for the Law Library, portraits and sculptures were purchased and presented to honor and celebrate current and past figures of importance to the local and national legal community. The first portrait to hang on the Law Library walls arrived in 1825. By the 1830s, the Library of the Law Association of Philadelphia had some of the city’s finest portraits, painted by , , Henry Inman and others. The lawyers depicted in these portraits were often among Philadelphia’s most famous citizens — renowned orators, educators, community and legislative leaders, as well as highly successful litigators. Through the years, the Philadelphia Bar Association has treasured and conserved the collection.

As the Jenkins Memorial Law Library prepares to move to smaller quarters, the Philadelphia Bar Association has decided that it is time that the collection’s paintings and sculptures find new, respectful and responsible owners.

Freeman’s is honored to assist the Philadelphia Bar Association with this effort.

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william lewis (1750-1819)

Lewis was a member of the Legislature from 1787 to 1789, U.S. Attorney for the District of Pennsylvania from 1789 to 1791 and Judge of the Federal District Court for the East District of Pennsylvania, 1791 to 1792. Considered one of the best defense attorneys of his day, Lewis was especially well-known for his skill in defending people accused of treason. A Quaker, Lewis was active in efforts to abolish slavery.

410 John Neagle (1796-1865) After (1755-1828) portrait of william lewis (1750-1819) Oil on canvas, framed. 28 in. x 23 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Joseph Head, January 1, 1825 The first portrait presented to The Philadelphia Bar Association. $2,000-3,000

(1729-1806)

Shippen held official postitions in both pre- and post- Revolution era Philadelphia. In 1755, he was appointed Judge of the Admiralty; in 1758, was appointed to Philadelphia Common Council; and in 1770, became a member of Pennsylvania’s Provincial Council, and Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1762-1776. He attempted to remain neutral during the but lost his multiple offices during the conflict. After the War, Shippen secured the position of President of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia, 1784-1791; Judge of the High Court of Errors and Appeals, 1784-1791; Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1791-1799; and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in 1799.

411 Thomas Sully (1783-1872) After Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) portrait of edward shippen (1729-1806) Oil on canvas, framed. 30 1/2 in. x 26 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Mrs. Edward Shippen Burd, December 15, 1848 $3,000-6,000

155 freemansauction.com edward tilghman 412 Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860) (1750-1815) portrait of edward tilghman (1750-1815) Oil on canvas, framed. A distinguished Philadelphia lawyer, 29 in. x 24 in. (sight) Tilghman consistently avoided public provenance: office and in 1806, declined Governor Presented by Mrs. Mary Rawle Thomas McKean’s offer of Chief Justice (Mr. Tilghman’s daughter) in 1865 $5,000-8,000 of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

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(1756-1827)

A politician and jurist in and Pennsylvania, Tilghman was a member of the Maryland Assembly from 1788 to 1790, and of the from 1791 to 1793. He was Chief Judge of the U.S. Circuit Court for Pennsylvania, 1801-1802; President Judge of Court of Common Pleas for Philadelphia District, 1805; and Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, 1806 to 1827. Tilghman ran unsuccessfully for Governor of Pennsylvania as a Federalist in 1811.

413 John Neagle (1796-1865) After Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860) portrait of william tilghman (1756-1827) Oil on canvas, framed. 29 in. x 24 in. (sight) $2,000-3,000

(1755-1835)

Marshall was appointed by to be Chief Justice of the United States in 1801. He also authored the five volume Life of , 1804-1807.

414 Hugh Cannon (Irish, active Philadelphia, 1840-1857) marble bust of john marshall (1755-1835) Incised, “By Cannon” on base; together with ebonized wood pedestal. H: 21 in. (without base) H: 27 in. (with base) H: 40 1/2 in. (with wood pedestal) provenance: Peter McCall (1809-1880), probable owner of the bust in 1840. exhibition history: Catalogue of the Fifth Exhibition of the Artists’ Fund Society of Philadelphia, 1840, no. 435: “Marble Bust of the late Chief Justice Marshall,” artist Hugh Cannon, Proprietor, Peter McCall. note: Hugh Cannon appears in Philadelphia directories from 1840 to 1857 variously as a marble mason, sculptor and carver. $3,000-5,000

157 freemansauction.com john meredith read (1797-1874)

“A great jurist and a great statesman,” Read was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1822 and 1823, and served as City Solicitor of Philadelphia from 1830 to 1833. He was appointed District Attorney of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 1837 and held the office until 1845. Read became Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsyvlania in 1858, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in 1872. Read gained an international reputation for the depth of his knowledge, eloquence, and masterly arguments in the courtroom. Active in politics, Read was an early supporter and organizer of the Republican party.

415 American School 19th century portrait of john meredith read (1797-1874) Oil on canvas, framed. 25 in. x 20 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Gen. Charles H.T. Collis and others in 1870 $1,500-3,000

peter stephen duponceau (1760-1844)

At age 17, DuPonceau arrived in America as secretary to Baron Von Steuben and served in the War effort. With an understanding of eight languages, he later assisted the U.S. Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Robert Livingston. While active as a lawyer, he studied and published on the grammatical system of American Indian languages. He served as the President of the American Philosophical Society, Athenæum and the Pennsylvania Historical Society. His papers are in the Collection of the American Philosophical Society.

416 (1784-1861) After Thomas Sully (1783-1872) portrait of peter stephen duponceau (1760-1844) Oil on canvas, framed. 30 in. x 25 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by The Law Academy of Philadelphia, December 15, 1845 $2,000-3,000

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417 Jacob Eichholtz (1776-1842) portrait of (1780-1853) Oil on canvas, framed. 28 1/2 in. x 24 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Morton P. Henry in 1865 $2,000-3,000

john bannister gibson (1780-1853)

Gibson served as Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District in 1815 and Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1816 to 1827 and 1851 to 1853, serving as Chief Justice in 1827. Active in Democratic politics, Gibson was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1810, serving two terms.

418 American School 19th century marble bust of john bannister gibson (1780-1853) H: 24 in. (without base) H: 30 in. (with base) provenance: Presentation probably made in 1837, formally presented under will of Peter McCall $2,000-3,000

159 freemansauction.com (1780-1875) 419 Horace Binney graduated from Harvard in 1797 and was admitted to the bar in Thomas Sully (1783-1872) 1800. Binney represented several major insurance companies and became an expert portrait of horace binney (1780-1875), 1833 on marine insurance and land-title law. Between 1809 and 1814, he published six Oil on canvas, framed. volumes of court reports of cases heard by The Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He 36 in. x 27 1/2 in. (sight) represented the First and Second Banks of the United States and served in the U.S. provenance: House of Representatives, defending the renewel of the charter for the Second Bank Commissioned by The Law Association and of the United States. In Lyle v. Richards (1823), Binney’s arguments established the completed October 23rd, 1833 common-law basis of real property in the United States. Binney later successfully exhibition history: opposed in Vidal v. Philadelphia et al. (1844), affirming the City of “Portraits of American Law,” October 13 Philadelphia’s handling of ’s estate and its charitable bequest that 1989-January 25, 1990, National Portrait Gallery established Girard College. Binney made many public addresses and published literature: historical sketches on Chief Justice John Marshall. He was twice offered nomination Biddle & Fielding, The Life and Works of Thomas to the Supreme Court, refusing both. Binney served as a charter member to the Sully 1783-1872 (1921), no. 152, p. 102. Philadelphia Bar Association. $5,000-10,000

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david paul brown (1795-1872) 420 Considered to be one of the most brilliant orators and lawyers of his time, John Neagle (1796-1865) Brown was also a poet and playwright. An ardent abolitionist, Brown was portrait of david paul brown (1795-1872) a member of The Pennsylvania Abolition Society and The Philadelphia Oil on canvas, framed. Antislavery Society. At his death, The Albany Law Journal, Vol. 6, (1872) pp. 49-50 36 in. x 28 in. (sight) published, “Mr. Brown was the steadfast friend, counselor, spokesman and orator provenance: for the anti-slavery party. He was their chivalrous champion upon nearly all Commissioned by the junior members of The occasions, important and unimportant, in the court, on the rostrum and in the Philadelphia Bar Association in 1836 newspapers. It may be said with safety that he never failed to answer their call.” exhibition and publication: John Neagle Philadelphia Portrait Painter, The Historical When Brown’s portrait was added to the Library’s collection, The Philadelphia Society of Pennsylvania, April 18, 1989 to July 29, Inquirer wrote, “one of the most perfect specimens of the power attainable 1989, no. 24. Catalogue of the same name by Robert in portraiture we have ever seen ... In design and execution, we pronounce it W. Torchia (1989), p. 160, illustrated p. 161. Neagle’s happiest effort - its finish is exquisite - the subject evinces a beauty of $5,000-8,000 drawing combined with such clearness and brilliancy, that it ranks Mr. N. on an equality with the best artists in our country.”

161 freemansauction.com ingersoll (1786-1868)

A lawyer, statesman and scholar, Ingersoll served as a Whig member of the House of Representatives from 1835 to 1837 and 1843 to 1849, and held the position of Chairman of the House Committee on the . In 1852, Ingersoll was sent by President to England as U.S. Minister.

421 Thomas Sully (1783-1872) portrait of (1786-1868), 1832 Oil on canvas, framed. 30 in. x 25 in. (sight) provenance: Commissioned by Ingersoll’s students and presented to The Law Association of Philadelphia in 1832 literature: Biddle & Fielding, The Life and Works of Thomas Sully 1783-1872 (1921), no. 862, p. 184. exhibited: This work was exhibited at the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s exhibition The Philadelphia Lawyer. $4,000-6,000

charles chauncey (1777-1849)

One of the leading Philadelphia lawyers of his day, Chauncey declined all offers of civil or judicial offices to continue his private practice.

422 Thomas Sully (1783-1872) portrait of charles chauncey (1777-1849) Oil on canvas, framed. 36 in. x 29 in. (sight) provenance: Commissioned by The Law Association of Philadelphia in 1833 literature: Biddle & Fielding, The Life and Works of Thomas Sully 1783-1872 (1921), no. 316, p. 120. $3,000-5,000

162 the collection of the philadelphia bar association joseph reed ingersoll john sergeant (1779-1852) (1786-1868) Sergeant spent much of his life as a politician in the Federalist and Whig parties. He served as Deputy Attorney General for Chester County and Philadelphia in 1800 and was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1805 and 1807. Sergeant served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1815 to 1823, 1827 to 1829 and 1837 to 1841. A supporter of and the Second Bank and opposed to the extension of slavery, Sergeant ran as Vice President on a ticket with Clay unsuccessfully in 1832. Sergeant was a counsel for the Second Bank. He was Chancellor of the Philadelphia Law Association from 1845 to 1852.

423 Thomas Sully (1783-1872) portrait of john sergeant (1779-1852), 1832 Oil on canvas, framed. 36 in. x 29 in. (sight) provenance: Commissioned by The Philadelphia Bar Association in 1832, and presented by Sergeant’s students, June 4, 1883 literature: Biddle & Fielding, The Life and Works of Thomas Sully 1783-1872 (1921), no. 1565, p. 270 $2,000-3,000

ferdinand wakeman hubbell (1800-1852)

A prominent Philadelphia attorney and Classical scholar, Hubbell was known for meticulous preparation and flawless courtroom delivery.

424 Thomas Sully (1783-1872) After George W. Conarroe (1802-1882) portrait of ferdinand wakeman hubbell (1800-1852) Oil on canvas, framed. 29 1/2 in. x 24 1/2 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by members of The Philadelphia Bar in 1858 literature: Biddle & Fielding, The Life and Works of Thomas Sully 1783- 1872 (1921), no. 835, p. 181. $2,000-3,000

163 freemansauction.com francis troubat (1802-1868)

A prolific writer of legal texts, Troubat is best known as the co-author, with William W. Haly, of The Practice in Civil Actions and Proceedings in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, in the District Court and Court of Common Pleas for the city and county of Philadelphia, and in the courts of the United States (1837).

425 American School 19th century portrait of francis joseph troubat (1802-1868) Oil on canvas, framed. 29 in. x 24 1/4 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by persons interested in the Estate of Mrs. Caroline Troubat (the sitter’s sister-in-law), 1896. $1,000-1,500

john bouvier (1787-1851)

A French-born lawyer and criminal court judge, John Bouvier is most remembered for his legal dictionary, A Law Dictionary (1839), believed to be the first of its kind based on American Law. The latest edition of the work was published in 2012. Bouvier also edited the 1842-1846 edition of Bacon’s Abridgement, adding American cases to the annotated encyclopedia of the law.

426 American School 19th century, (T.B. Welsh) portrait of john bouvier (1787-1851) Oil on canvas, framed. 23 1/4 in. x 19 1/2 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Mr. Outerbridge on behalf of George W. Childs and others $600-800

164 the collection of the philadelphia bar association george mcdowell stroud (1795-1875)

Stroud held the position of Court of Philadelphia Judge for many years. He is best remembered for his 1827 groundbreaking book documenting the laws of slave states, A Sketch of the Laws Relating to Slavery in Several States of the United States of America. The book was a key reference for Harriet Beecher Stowe while writing Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

427 Samuel Bell Waugh (1814-1885) portrait of george mcdowell stroud (1795-1875) Oil on canvas, framed. 30 in. x 25 in. (sight) $1,500-2,500

eli kirk price (1797-1884)

Price was a noted lawyer in the field of property and real estate law. He was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 1854 to shepherd a bill consolidating separate political and geographical entities into the city of Philadelphia. The Consolidation Act of 1854 transformed the city from 1,200 acres to 122 square miles. Price was instrumental in the passage of many legislations reforming real property law and domestic relations law. Price helped found the Fairmount Park Commission and served as its Chairman until 1884. He also authored publications on law, history and memoirs. His papers are found in the collection of the University of .

428 Edward D. Marchant (1806-1887) portrait of eli kirk price (1797-1884) Signed, “E.D. Marchant 1873,” l.l., oil on canvas, framed. 41 1/2 in. x 32 1/2 in. (sight) provenance: Presented on behalf of Benjamin H. Brewster, J. Cooke Longstreth, Asa I. Fish, Joseph B. Townsend and others in 1878 $1,000-1,500

165 freemansauction.com william worthington haly (c. 1805-1851) A native of Ireland, Haly represented Philadelphia in the Pennsylvania Legislature for two years. He is best known as the co-author with Francis Troubat of The Practice in Civil Actions and Proceedings in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and in the District Court and Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of Philadelphia and also in the Courts of the United States (1837).

429 Ida Waugh (d. 1919) portrait of william worthington haly (c. 1805-1851) Signed, “Ida Waugh, 1839,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 30 in. x 25 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Mr. Haly’s widow, December 3, 1888 $1,000-2,000

james d. kent (1763-1847)

Kent was a jurist, educator and legal scholar. He served as Chief Justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1804 to 1814 and Chancellor of New York from 1814 to 1823. He was the first professor of law at Columbia College, 1793 to 1798, and is best known for his Commentaries on American Law, published between 1826 and 1830.

430 Edward D. Marchant (1806-1887) portrait of james d. kent (1763-1847) Signed and dated, “E.D. Marchant, 1841,” m.l., oil on canvas, framed. 30 in. x 25 in. (sight) $800-1,200

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Sharswood served in the Pennsylvania State Legislature in 1837 and on the Select Council of Philadelphia, 1839-1840. He was Editor of The American Law Magazine from 1843-1846. An Associate Judge of the District Court of Philadelphia from 1845 and Judge from 1848 to 1867, Sharswood served as Judge of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1868 to 1882. A professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania from 1850 to 1868, Sharswood’s ideals for legal education were published in “An Essay of Professional Ethics.”

431 John Neagle (1796-1865) portrait of george sharswood (1810-1883) Oil on canvas, framed. 30 in. x 25 in. (sight) $2,500-3,500

oswald thompson (1809-1866)

Thompson was Judge of the Court of Common Pleas from 1851 to 1856.

432 George W. Conarroe (1803-1882) portrait of oswald thompson (1809-1866) Oil on canvas, framed. 36 in. x 29 in. (sight) $1,000-2,000

167 freemansauction.com roger brook taney (1777-1864)

Taney held many political and legal positions: Maryland State Legislator, 1799-1800; Maryland Senator, 1816-1821; Attorney General of Maryland, 1827; Attorney General of the United States, 1831-1833; Secretary of the Treasury, 1833- 1834; and Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, 1836- 1864. He is infamously associated with the 1857 Dred Scott decision, in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (7–2) that a slave who had resided in a free state or territory was not entitled to his freedom; that African Americans were not and could never be citizens of the United States; and that the Missouri Compromise of 1820, which had declared free all territories west of Missouri and north of latitude 36°30’, was unconstitutional.

433 American School, 19th/20th century After George P.A. Healy (1813-1894) portrait of roger brook taney (1777-1864) Painted by Mary Strong, oil on canvas, framed. 40 3/4 in. x 33 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by the artist Miss M. Strong, a daughter of Mr. Justice Strong, between December of 1878 and March of 1879 $800-1,200

(1806-1874)

Thompson was a jurist and politician serving in the Pennsylvania State Legislature, from 1832 to 1834 and in 1855, and as Speaker of the Pennsylvania State Legislature in 1834. Thompson was a member of the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention in 1838 and President Judge of the 6th Judicial District from 1838 to 1844. He was elected to Congress as a Democrat in 1845 and served until 1851, and was Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary. He became Associate Judge of The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1857 to 1866 and served as Chief Justice from 1866 to 1874.

434 Edward D. Marchant (1806-1887) portrait of james thompson (1806-1874) Oil on canvas, framed. 53 1/2 in. x 41 in. (sight) $1,000-2,000

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william l. hirst (1804-1876)

Hirst began his legal career as a Court of Common Pleas clerk before passing the bar in 1827. He had a thriving private law practice and was active in Democratic politics. In 1853, Hirst was elected President of the Democratic State Convention. He was an early proponent of the City of Philadelphia consolidation.

435 American School 19th century portrait of william l. hirst (1804-1876) Signed and dated, “E. G. Kelly, 1913,” l.l., oil on canvas, framed. 39 1/2 in. x 31 1/4 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Anthony A. Hirst (his son), June 3, 1913 $500-800

frederick carroll brewster (1825-1898)

A prominent lawyer and writer on the law, history and literature, Brewster was elected Philadelphia City Solicitor in 1862 and elected Judge of Court of Common Pleas in 1866. He served a term as Attorney General for the State of Pennsylvania.

436 Samuel Bell Waugh (1814-1885) two portraits of frederick carroll brewster (1825-1898) The first signed, “S.B. Waugh 1868,” l.l., oil on canvas, framed. 26 1/2 in. x 21 1/2 in. (sight) provenance: The first portrait presented by Gustavus Romak and other members of the Bar in 1868; the second presented by the Hon. John M. Patterson, on January 9, 1912 $2,000-4,000

1 of 2 169 freemansauction.com peter mccall (1809-1880)

McCall was a lawyer, politician and educator. He had a private legal practice for nearly 50 years and served as Chancellor of the Philadelphia Law Association from 1873 to 1880. He served on the Philadelphia City Council and was Mayor of Philadelphia, 1844-1845. He taught in the Law Department of the University of Pennsylvania from 1852 to 1860.

437 Albrect Bernhard Uhle (1847-1930) portrait of peter mccall (1809-1880) Signed and dated, “B. Uhle, 1879,” l.l., oil on canvas, framed. 45 3/4 in. x 36 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by a committee on behalf of forty-two surviving law students of the Hon. Peter McCall after the portrait was on exhibition in the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, spring of 1879. $1,500-2,500

lewis waln smith (d. 1881)

Smith was a lawyer who served as Deputy Attorney General for the State of Pennsylvania.

438 American School 19th century portrait of lewis waln smith (1846-1881) Oil on canvas, framed. 30 in. x 24 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Mrs. Mary Lewis Clifford Smith (mother), June 3, 1889. Formal presentation in 1896 $500-800

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theodore cuyler (1819-1876)

Cuyler argued seventy-three cases before the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court. He successfully represented the defendants in the landmark Christiana Riot Trial for Treason (1851) in which a group of Pennsylvania Quakers refused to surrender fugitive slaves, fired on a federal marshal and the slaves’ owner, killing him. This was the first case brought under the Fugitive Slave Act and the defendants were charged with treason and levying war against the United States. This court victory made Cuyler a national figure. From 1857 to his death, Cuyler was the Chief Philadelphia lawyer for the Pennsylvania Railroad.

439 Daniel Huntington (1816-1906) portrait of theodore cuyler (1819-1876) Signed and dated, “D. Huntington, 1880,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 36 in. x 30 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Rawle, on behalf of Mrs. Cuyler, December 6, 1880 $2,500-3,500

william b. mann (1816-1892)

Mann was District Attorney of Philadelphia in 1838, and 1856-1868. He also served as Prothonotary of Common Pleas Court of Philadelphia in 1875.

440 American School 19th century two portraits of william benson mann (1816-1892) The first, signed, “Edith Mann,“ l.l.; the second, signed, “E.F.L. Randolph ‘98,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 23 1/2 in. x 19 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Judge F. Amedee Bregy on behalf of fourteen members of The Bar, December 7, 1909 $600-800

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171 freemansauction.com george washington biddle (1818-1897)

A leader of The Philadelphia Bar for 20 years, Biddle was the founder of The Biddle Law Library of the Law School of the University of Pennsylvania. In 1882, George Washington Biddle and his brother Arthur published, A Treatise of the Law of Stock Brokers, an authorative text.

441 Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939) portrait of george washington biddle (1818-1897) Signed and dated, “Albert Rosenthal, Phila., 1898,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 28 in. x 22 1/2 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by his students, June 7, 1898 $1,500-2,500

joseph allison (1819-1896)

Allison was a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in 1851 and served as President Judge in 1866. He became President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas,No. 1 in 1875.

442 American School 19th century marble bust of joseph allison (1819-1896) Together with a marble pedestal. H: 22 in. (without pedestal) H: 63 in. (with pedestal) provenance: Presented by Joseph Allison Kneas, December 4, 1917 $1,500-2,500

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john innis clark hare (1816-1905)

An acknowledged leader of the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Bar, Hare served as a Judge in the District Court of Philadelphia County from 1852 to 1874, and as President Judge of that court from 1867 to 1874. He served as President Judge of Common Pleas Court No. 2 from 1875 to 1896. Hare also held the position of Professor of Constitutional Law in the Law Department of the University of Pennsylvania.

443 William K. Hewitt (1818-1847) portrait of john innis clark hare (1816-1905) Oil on canvas, framed. 40 in. x 32 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by William Heyward Drayton on behalf of members of the Bar, June 4, 1883. $500-800 james campbell (1812-1893)

In 1833, Campbell served as a Judge in the Court of Common Pleas. In 1852-1853, he was the State of Pennsylvania Attorney General and under President Franklin Pierce, was appointed U.S. Postmaster General. In 1863, Campbell ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate.

444 American School 19th century portrait of james campbell (1812-1893) Oil on canvas, framed. 30 in. x 24 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by his son, John M . Campbell, in 1898. $500-800

craig biddle (1823-1910)

Craig Biddle served as a Judge in Philadelphia County for over 30 years. He lived at the family estate, Andalusia. His many lectures on law and the promotion of Pennsylvania agriculture and history were published in his lifetime.

445 Herman Frederick Deigendeschi (1858-1921) portrait of craig biddle (1823-1910) Oil on canvas, framed. 30 in. x 25 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Walter George Smith, Esq., on behalf of Francis Shunk Brown and Alex Simpson, Jr., June 4, 1895 $800-1,200

173 freemansauction.com david wampole sellers (1833-1901)

Sellers was appointed Assistant City Solicitor of Philadelphia in 1858 and held that position until 1861. In 1865, he became counsel for numerous Railroad companies (which eventually consolidated into the Union Traction Company) and continued as Solicitor for the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company and General Counsel for the American Surety Company. Active in Democratic politics, Sellers also served as a Commissioner of Fairmount Park.

446 Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939) portrait of david wampole sellers (1833-1901) Oil on canvas, framed. 29 1/2 in. x 23 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by the Hon. William R. Staake in 1902 $1,000-2,000

samuel dickson (1837-1915)

A partner with John Christian Bullitt, Dickson handled organization and reorganization matters for clients, such as the Reading Railroad. A legal scholar, Dickson served as librarian for the Law Associaton from 1860 to 1865, and as Chancellor from 1899 to 1908. He was the first Chairman of the State Board of Law Examiners, holding the post from 1902 to 1915.

447 Robert W. Vonnoh (1858-1933) portrait of samuel dickson (1837-1915) Signed and dated, “Vonnoh, 1902,” l.l., oil on canvas, framed. 36 in. x 29 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Hon. John M. Patterson on behalf of the son, Arthur G. Dickson, Esq., June 8, 1915 $1,500-3,000

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richard p. white (1828-1905)

White was a principal in the private Philadelphia law firms of Earle & White, and White, White & Taulane.

448 Silas Jerome Uhl (1842-1916) portrait of richard p. white (1828-1905) Signed and dated, “S. Jerome Uhl, 1900,” u.l., oil on canvas, framed. 34 in. x 27 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Thomas W. Barlow, Esq., March 1900 $1,000-1,500

michael arnold (1840-1903)

Arnold was elected Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, No. 4 in 1882 and re-elected from 1892 to 1902.

449 Mary Van Der Veer (1865-1945) portrait of michael arnold (1840-1903) Oil on canvas, framed. 30 in. x 20 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Judge von Moschzisker, 1905 $600-800 george tucker bispham (1838-1906)

A long time and much revered professor in the Department of Law of the University of Pennsylvania, Bispham authored The Principles of Equity: A Treatise on the System of Justice administered in Courts of Chancery in 1874.

450 Ludwig E. Faber (1855-1913) portrait of george tucker bispham (1838-1906) Signed, “ L.E. Faber,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 35 1/2 in. x 28 1/2 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by students of Mr. Bispham on March 5, 1912 $800-1,200

175 freemansauction.com john christian bullitt (1824-1902)

In 1849, Bullitt and his partner Fairthorne, established one of the most successful and lucrative law offices in Philadelphia, with the Bank of Kentucky as one of their earliest clients. The partnership of Bullitt and Fairthorne would evolve into the law firm of Drinker, Biddle & Reath. He famously represented the financier Jay Cooke in the aftermath of The Panic of 1873. Bullitt served as a delegate to the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention of 1873. In 1885, he drafted the so called “Bullitt Bill,” which became the Philadelphia City Charter. A statue of Bullitt stands on the north plaza of Philadelphia City Hall.

451 Robert W. Vonnoh (1858-1933) portrait of john christian bullitt (1824-1902) Signed and dated, “Vonnoh 1902,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 31 1/2 in. x 26 1/2 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Samuel Dickson and Richard C. Dale, October 7, 1902 $1,000-3,000

alexander simpson, jr. (1855-1935)

Simpson served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1918 to 1935. He was one of the founders of The Pennsylvania Bar Association and served as its President and Chairman of its Committee of Law Reform for more than 20 years. His treatise on federal impeachments in England and in the United States was recognized as authoritative on both sides of the Atlantic.

452 Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939) portrait of alexander simpson, jr. (1855-1935) Signed and dated, “Albert Rosenthal, 1915,” u.r., oil on canvas, framed. 39 in. x 30 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Hon. D. Hewlin Fell on behalf of friends, June 8, 1915 $1,000-2,000

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richard c. dale (1853-1904)

A highly successful corporate lawyer, Dale was active in a number of educational and community activities, a Trustee of the University of Pennsylvania and a member of the Board of Managers of Drexell Institute. He received the very flattering praise at a Philadelphia Bar Association meeting, “He unquestionably filled in our time the place that was filled by Horace Binney during his active days.”

453 Robert W. Vonnoh (1858-1933) portrait of richard c. dale (1853-1904) Signed and dated, “Replica Vonnoh 1904,” oil on canvas, framed. 36 in. x 28 1/2 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Friends, October 4, 1904 $1,500-3,000

furman sheppard richard coxe mcmurtrie (1819-1894)

(1823-1893) McMurtrie served as Vice Chancellor, 1889, and Sheppard served as District Attorney of Philadelphia Chancellor, 1891-1894. from 1862 to 1871 and from 1874 to 1877. 455 454 American School 19th century Herman N. Hyneman (1859-1907) portrait of richard coxe mcmurtrie (1819-1894) portrait of furman sheppard (1823-1893) Oil on canvas, framed. Signed and dated, “H. N. Hyneman 1894,” l.l., oil 29 1/2 in. x 24 in. (sight) on canvas, framed. provenance: 26 1/2 in. x 21 in. (sight) Presented by Judge James Gay Gordon $400-600 $1,000-2,000

177 freemansauction.com william brantley hanna (1836-1906)

Hanna was a member of the Constitutional Convention in Pennsylvania in 1874, and served for many years as a judge in Philadelphia’s Orphans’ Court.

456 American School 19th century portrait of william brantley hanna (1836-1906) Signed and dated, “ H. D. Torrie, 1886,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 40 in. x 32 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by twelve members of The Bar in 1886 $1,000-2,000

george scott graham (1850-1931)

An attorney, politician and educator, Graham served as District Attorney of Philadelphia from 1880 to 1899. He was elected to Congress as a Republican in 1913 and served until his death in 1931. He also held the position of Professor of Criminal Law at the Law School of the University of Pennsylvania.

457 Richard L. Partington (1868-1929) portrait of george scott graham (1850-1931) Signed and dated, “R.L. Partington Nov. 1917,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 55 1/2 in. x 35 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Members of The Bar on March 5, 1918 $2,000-3,000

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john graver johnson (1841-1917)

Johnson was a noted Corporate lawyer and art collector. He represented Standard Oil Corporation, The Sugar Trust, The American Tobacco Company, The Northern Securities Company and was counsel to numerous railroad, mining, metal and distillery companies. He argued before the U.S. Supreme Court 168 times. The firm he established in 1863 continues as Saul Ewing. Johnson built one of the finest art collections in the United States of his time, which he willed to the City of Philadelphia and is now at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

458 Conrad Frederick Haeseler (1875-1962) portrait of john graver johnson (1841-1917) Signed and dated, “Conrad F. Haeseler, 1918,” u.r., oil on canvas, framed. 35 in. x 27 1/2 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by members of his family, June 4, 1918 $1,500-2,500

william h. staake (1846-1924)

Staake was a Philadelphia lawyer and Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, No. 5 from 1905 to 1924. He was General Counsel to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of North America and served as the Director of the Lutheran Theological Seminary. His papers are in the collection of the Pennsylvania State Archives.

459 Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939) portrait of william h. staake (1846-1924) Signed and dated, “Albert Rosenthal, 1903,” u.l., oil on canvas, framed. 31 1/2 in. x 25 1/2 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Mr. Justice Mitchell on behalf of his friends, June 13, 1903 $1,000-2,000

179 freemansauction.com francis shunk brown (1858-1940)

Brown had a successful legal career representing a number of Philadelphia politicians. He served as State Attorney General in 1915, and ran in the Republican primary for Governor in 1930.

460 Maurice Molarsky (1885-1950) portrait of francis shunk brown (1858-1940) Oil on canvas, framed. 39 1/2 in. x 35 1/2 in. (sight) $1,500-2,500

john marshall gest (1859-1934)

The author of The Lawyer in Literature (1913), Gest served for years as a Philadelphia Orphans’ Court judge. A collector and scholar, Gest bequeathed his collection of nearly 125 volumes of Roman and Canon law books to the Jenkins Law Library.

461 Adolphe Borie (1877-1934) portrait of john marshall gest (1859-1934) Signed, “Adolphe Borie,” u.r., oil on canvas, framed. 39 in. x 33 in. (sight) $1,500-2,500

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d. newlin fell (1840-1919)

Fell served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1894 to 1910, and became Chief Justice in 1911, serving until 1915.

462 Hugh H. Breckinridge (1870-1937) portrait of david newlin fell (1840-1919) Signed, “H.H. Breckinridge,” u.l., oil on canvas, framed. 29 1/4 in. x 24 1/2 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Alfred Moore, Alex. Simpson, Jr. and S. D. Fell, Esq’s, April 24, 1916 $1,000-1,500

james tyndale mitchell (1834-1915)

Mitchell served as Judge of District Court, 1871- 1874; Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, No. 2, 1875; Justice of Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1889-1910; Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1903 to 1910; and Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1910-1915.

463 Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939) portrait of james tyndale mitchell (1834-1915) Plaque records artist and date of “1918,” oil on canvas, framed. 49 1/2 in. x 39 1/2 in. (sight) $1,000-2,000

181 freemansauction.com charles e. bartlett (1873-1927)

Bartlett served as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, No. 1, from 1922 to 1927.

464 George Gibbs (1870-1942) portrait of charles e. bartlett (1873-1927) Signed and dated, “George Gibbs ‘25,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 49 in. x 39 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by John H. Maurer, Esq., on behalf of certain friends of Judge Bartlett, March 23, 1928 $2,000-3,000

joseph henry williams (d. 1919)

Williams was admitted to the Bar on October 13, 1877. He served as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1916 to 1919.

465 Benedict A. Osnis (1872-1941) portrait of joseph henry williams (d. 1919) Signed, “B.A. Osnis,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 47 1/2 in. x 35 1/2 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by T. Elliott Patterson in behalf of the donors, October 7, 1919 $1,000-1,500

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charles audenreid (1863-1930)

At the time of Audenreid’s admittance to the bar in 1886, he had assumed the extensive management responsibilities of his late father’s mining, railroad and banking concerns. He represented Philadelphia’s Eighth Ward in the Common Council from 1891 to 1894 and was elected to the Court of Common Pleas, No. 4, in 1898 and re-elected, serving in that position until 1917.

466 American School 20th century portrait of charles audenreid (1863-1930) Signed and dated, “G. Scarinci, 1934,” oil on canvas, framed. 33 in. x 26 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by A. Robert Bast, Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth L. Audenreid $600-1,000

robert von moschzisker (1870-1939)

Von Moschzisker was Assistant District Attorney for Philadelphia, 1902-1903; Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, No. 3, 1903-1910; a Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1909 to 1921; and Chief Justice from 1921 to 1930. 467 American School 20th century robert von moschzisker (1870-1939) Oil on canvas, framed. 50 in. x 40 in. (approx., sight) $1,000-2,000

francis bernard bracken (1869-1937)

A noted corporate and trial lawyer, Bracken served as Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association from 1935 to 1937.

468 Alice Kent Stoddard (1884-1976) portrait of francis bernard bracken (1869-1937) Signed, “A.K. Stoddard,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 30 1/2 in. x 25 1/2 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Morgan, Lewis and Bockius, October 11, 1937 $1,000-1,500

183 freemansauction.com hampton l. carson (1852-1929)

Educator and author, Carson was a Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania from 1894 to 1903. He published Criminal Conspiracies as Found in American Cases (1887), the two volume History of the Supreme Court of the United States (1891) and was Editor of The Legal Gazette in 1901. Carson also served as the Attorney General of Pennsylvania from 1903 to 1907.

469 Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939) portrait of hampton lawrence carson (1852-1929) Signed and dated, “Albert Rosenthal, 1915,“ u.r., oil on canvas, framed. 39 1/2 in. x 29 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Joseph P. Rogers, Esq. on behalf of friends, June 8, 1915 $1,200-2,200

roland sletor morris (1874-1945)

Morris was one of the founding partners in the firm of Duane Morris and served as the Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1933 to 1935. He is perhaps best remembered for his work as ambassador to Japan, 1917 to 1921, and for his special missions to Siberia in 1918 and 1919. Morris’ papers are in the Library of Congress.

470 Cameron Burnside (1887-1952) portrait of roland sletor morris (1874-1945) Signed and dated, ”Cameron Burnside, 1946,” u.r., oil on canvas, framed. 30 in. x 21 in. (sight) $500-800

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abraham m. beitler (1853-1935)

Judge of the Court of Common Pleas from 1896 to 1907, Beitler served as Chancellor of The Philadelphia Bar Association, 1918 to 1920.

471 American School 20th century portrait of abraham m. beitler (1853-1935) Signed and dated, “M. H. Kervorkian, 1924,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 57 1/2 in. x 38 in. (sight) $1,000-2,000

george wharton pepper (1867-1961)

Pepper was a founding member of the Philadelphia law firm of Pepper, Bodine, Stokes and Schoch, now Pepper Hamilton. He was the Algernon Sydney Biddle Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania from 1893 to 1910, and a University Trustee. Pepper was appointed U.S. Senator in January 1922 and was elected for the term, ending in 1927.

472 Cameron Burnside (1887-1952) portrait of george wharton pepper (1867-1961) Signed and dated, “Cameron Burnside, 1942,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 41 1/2 in. x 29 in. (sight) $1,500-3,000

185 freemansauction.com eugene v. alessandroni (1887-1966)

Born in Italy, Alessandroni served as Assistant District Attorney from 1919 to 1927, and was elected Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, 1st District, 1928 to 1938 and re-elected 1938 to 1958.

473 American School 20th century portrait of eugene v. alessandroni (1887-1966) Oil on canvas, framed. 35 1/2 in. x 29 1/2 in. (sight) $800-1,200

william a. gray (1875-1965)

Gray was a criminal lawyer, Assistant District Attorney and a faithful member of the Republican Party.

474 Robert Susan (1888-1957) portrait of william a. gray (1875-1965) Signed and dated, “Robert Susan 1907,” u.l., oil on canvas, framed. 44 1/2 in. x 34 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Committee: Leo Weinrott, Chairman, in honor of Mr. Gray’s fifty years at The Bar, 1947 $800-1,200

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william a. schnader (1886-1968)

Co-founder of the firm of Schnader, Harrison, Segal & Lewis, Schnader was a practicing attorney and had a remarkable career of teaching and legislative drafting. A brilliant student, he became a brilliant teacher at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and Wharton, 1914 to 1922, while drafting the Workmen’s Compensation Code of 1915 and The Philadelphia City Charter of 1919. He became Special Deputy Attorney General in 1923 to prepare legislation to modernize exisiting state codes in The State Administration Code of 1923 and 1929. In 1930, he was appointed Attorney General of the State of Pennsylvania and under his preparation and guidance, the Banking Code, The Building and Loan Code, The Business Corporation Law, The Department of Banking Code, The Liquor Control Act and The Milk Control Board Law and the Nonprofit Corporation Law were passed. In the 1940s, Schnader worked tirelessly on the creation of the Uniform Commercial Code. He is frequently referred to as its “Father.”

475 Robert Susan (1888-1957) portrait of william a. schnader (1886-1968) Signed and dated, “Robert Susan 1957,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 45 in. x 34 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by members of the Social Legal Club, May, 1948 $1,000-2,000

joseph lorenz kun (1882-1961) Kun served as Deputy Attorney General of Pennsylvania from 1915 to 1919 and was elected Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, No. 1, in 1927 and held that position for thirty-seven years.

476 Robert Susan (1888-1957) portrait of joseph lorenz kun (1882-1961) Signed and dated, “Robert Susan 1957,” l.l., oil on canvas, framed. 44 1/2 in. x 35 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by Common Pleas Court, May 20, 1953 $1,500-2,500

187 freemansauction.com owen j. roberts (1875-1955)

Roberts began his career as Assistant District Attorney of Philadelphia County from 1901 to 1904, and served as a Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania until 1918. He was a Trustee of the University of Pennsylvania from 1921 to 1924 and a Trustee of Jefferson Medical College. He served as Supreme Court Justice of the United States from 1930 to 1945.

477 Alice Kent Stoddard (1884-1976) portrait of owen j. roberts (1875-1955) Signed, “A. K. Stoddard,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 50 in. x 38 in. (sight) provenance: Presented by William Clarke Mason, Chairman, and Everett H. Brown, Jr., Secretary, on behalf of members of the Philadelphia Bar, 1947. $1,500-2,500

joseph sloane (1898-1972)

Sloane was elected in 1937 as a Democratic Judge to the Court of Common Pleas, No. 7. He was an Associate at Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen in the 1930s.

478 American School 20th century portrait of joseph sloane (1898-1972) Oil on canvas, framed. american art & 29 in. x 24 in. (sight) $300-500 pennsylvania impressionists

end of sale Auction December 09, 2018

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