Sale 08AM02 | Lot 2005

After Gilbert Stuart

Catalogue: American Furniture and Decorations
After Gilbert Stuart

Lot Details

Lot 2005
After Gilbert Stuart
American, 19th/20th Century
Portrait of George Washington
Oil on canvas
29 x 21 5/8 inches

Estimate: $700 - $900
Sold for $625 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Frame rubbing. Relined. Cracquelure throughout, heaviest in Washington's face and neck. Strengthening visible in areas of his face, outline of his hair and a few spots in his shirt. There are roughly 3 areas, each 1/2'' that appear to be repaired tears in his forehead with corresponding inpainting. Varnish layer inhibits detection of further restoration under UV light.


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Estimate: $700 - $900
Sold for $625 (includes buyer's premium)

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