(Possibly Tennessee, 19th century) Portrait of a Child as Cupid, thought to be Gates Phillips Thruston, Jr., child of General Gates Thruston of Nashville, signed, oil on artist board, 17-3/8 x 14-3/8 in.; gilt wood oval frame,. Condition: screwed to verso of frame at four corners, crackle, yellowed varnish. Notes: Lot accompanied by a Thuss, Koellein & Giers, Nashville, Tennessee cabinet card/photograph of the child and an article on General Thruston; Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Estate of Jean Ewing Love, Columbia, Tennessee screwed to verso of frame at four corners, crackle, yellowed varnish