Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Feb 12, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 687
American School
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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 |
(early 19th century)Portrait of William B. Gates (1765-1840), unsigned, old label verso with name and dates of sitter, oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in.; period carved gilt wood frame, 35-3/4 x 30-3/4 in. - Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
laid on cardboard and attached to original stretchers, crackle, several areas of paint loss and blistering especially on jacket, canvas warping at edges, areas of retouch throughout background and jacket, minor areas of retouch on face; frame with minimal wear commensurate with age, chips at edges
