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Portrait of William White Dorr, Civil War Soldier,

Portrait of William White Dorr, Civil War Soldier, oil on canvas gilded frame with raised gesso decoration.

Note: According to a late 19th century note which accompanies the lot, William White Dorr was born October 1, 1837, and was a captain in the 121st Pennsylvania Regiment, killed in action at the battle of Spotsylvania Court House Virginia, May 10, 1864.

Flaking paint on portrait, cupping of canvas could make flaking continue; losses to gesso and gilding on frame.

Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.

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