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July Premier Auction: Day 2

Sat, Jul 22, 2017 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jul 23, 2017 09:00AM EDT
Lot 784

American School

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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

(19th century)

Portrait of Major Ephraim Kirby Barnum (1801-1849), son of David and Ann Kirby Barnum, in uniform with circa 1832 officer's sword, unsigned, oil on panel, 30 x 24-3/4 in.; original gilt wood and composition frame

Condition

cradled panel with split at top, abrasions, grime, bloom, some bitumen crackle in uniform, some scattered retouch; frame with losses