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TN portrait of Hugh McGavock, attrib. Dury

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Early Tennessee oil on canvas child portrait of Hugh Albert McGavock (1842-1854). The youngest son of Jacob and Louisa McGavock, Hugh died at 13 years old after a protracted illness on July 30th, 1854. Retains the original gilt frame. Attributed to Tennessee artist George Dury (family historical records). Overall very good condition for age. Accompanying this lot is the 1854 obituary for Hugh McGavock and an invitation to his July 30th funeral. Dimensions 9 1/2" x 11 1/2" sight, 10 1/4" x 12 3/8" stretcher, 15 3/8" x 17 5/8" frame . Circa 1852. Lindsley Warden estate.

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