American School Portrait of a Lady, c.1840

Description

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 Â½ inches wide by 41 inches tall by 2 Â½ inches deep

Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good in period gilt frame. The piece was professionally relined and restored. Some wear and soiling since. Frame with losses.

Dimensions:
Height: 41 in.
Width: 34.5 in.
Depth: 2.5 in.

Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Canvas, Giltwood, Oil Paint

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Condition

Restored; Some Imperfections; Good in period gilt frame. The piece was professionally relined and restored. Some wear and soiling since. Frame with losses.

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American School Portrait of a Lady, c.1840

Lot 1331

Estimate $1,400-$4,200

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