Jane Stuart (American, 1816-1888) Portrait of George and Martha Washington (A Pair) - After originals by Gilbert Stuart

Pair oils on canvas painted in the oval
Each: 17 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. (43.8 x 36.8cm)

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Provenance

The Dietrich Collections, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Christie’s, New York, sale of September 28, 1989, lot 1.
Acquired directly from the above sale.
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold and Sandy Rifkin, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Note

The pair has been previously authenticated by Marvin Sadik in 1989.

Portrait of George Washington
Canvas has been wax relined. Evidence of inpainting present under UV at upper left forehead, right cheek, and lower right chin, as well as scattered strokes throughout the face. Some inpaitng also present on extreme edges and in margins. A heavy green varnish around the face and in the margins inhibits a thorough reading. Please see specialist photos for details.

Portrait of Martha Washington
Canvas has been relined. Evidence of inpatining present under UV at upper center and left forehead, left cheek and across the chin. Small scattered strokes present throughout the kercheif. In painting also scattered in the margins and at extreme edges. A heavy green varnish inhitbits a thorough reading. Please see specialist photos for details.

Frames: 21 x 18 in.

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