19th Century Portrait of a Young Man Watercolor

Description

Classic portrait of a fine young man from the 19th century. Portly and well-dressed, holding a small book, likely a bible copy. Formal dress with a black collar and waistcoat. Well drawn in a folk naive form. Still in the original burl frame and under glass. A drawing and watercolor. The measurements are 8" by 9". The image is 4.25" by 5.25."

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: very good, clean, strong. classic naive art

Dimensions:
Height: 8 in.
Width: 8 in.
Depth: 2 in.

Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Watercolor

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; very good, clean, strong. classic naive art

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19th Century Portrait of a Young Man Watercolor

Lot 1673

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