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Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 928

After GIlbert Stuart

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

(American, 1755-1828)

Portrait of General David Humphreys, 19th century, unsigned, the original by Stuart painted after 1807, 18 x 14 in.; reproduction gilt wood frame, 20-7/8 x 17 in.

Note: General David Humphreys was born in Connecticut in July, 1752, and became Aide de Camp for General George Washington during the Revolutionary War.

For a discussion of the original by Gilbert Stuart see:

Literature: Park, Lawrence, John Hill Morgan, and Royal Cortissoz. Gilbert Stuart; An Illustrated Descriptive List of His Works. New York: W.E. Rudge, 1926, Number 422, Volume I, pg. 421-422, ill. Volume II, pg. 254.

Condition

linen lined, scattered areas of retouch; frame with minimal wear