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American School Portrait of a Lady, c.1840

$2,800
£2,111.02
€2,468.67
CA$3,963.13
A$4,034.47
CHF 2,323.39
MX$48,619.12
NOK 26,968.07
SEK 27,209.11
DKK 18,451.47

About the Item

An American school oil on canvas portrait of a lady with a book; the book opened to an image of another portrait. Verso with stenciled canvas supplier William Wisong of Baltimore and prepared by color man Edward Dechaux of New York. Another portrait of a lady bearing these particular stencils sold at Leland Little Auction - March 15, 2013: lot 332. sight: 27 inches wide by 34 inches tall frame: 34 ½ inches wide by 41 inches tall by 2 ½ inches deep Good in period gilt frame. The piece was professionally relined and restored. Some wear and soiling since. Frame with losses.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The piece was professionally relined and restored. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good in period gilt frame. The piece was professionally relined and restored. Some wear and soiling since. Frame with losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9288243981832

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