Louisiana School, "Portrait of a Young Man at a Lap Desk," mid 19th c., oil on canvas, possibly New Orleans, presented in a carved wooden frame, H.- 34 1/4 in., W.- 27 in.

Condition consistent with age and use. Not examined out of frame. Frame does not appear to be original. Canvas appears to have been relined. Stretcher marks are slightly visible, and moderate craquelure is observed throughout. Small areas of apparent inpainting are noted all over the canvas, the largest approximately 4 x 2 inches along the left edge, the rest located more specifically as follows: in the top left corner, at the center of the top edge, throughout the background, in vertical lines on the figure’s face, throughout the figure’s jacket, two 2 inch areas in the bottom left corner. An approximately 1 inch repaired tear is visible in the top left corner. 1 ¼ inch outward dent is noted to the right of the figure’s face. A splendid example. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.