Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 933
Attributed to George Henry Harlow
Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000
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 |
(British, 1787-1819)
Portrait of Benjamin West, P.R.A., not apparently signed, oil on panel, 20-3/4 x 16-1/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 27-3/8 x 23-1/2 in.
Note: H. von Erffa and A. Staley, The Paintings of Benjamin West, New Haven and London, 1986, p. 360, no. 353 (under note 12)
For an engraving after the painting by James Fittler see: https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/art-artists/work-of-art/portrait-of-benjamin-west-p-r-a
This painting was offered at Christie's New York,, October 5, 1995, Lot 35, as autograph by Harlow.
Condition
craquelure, some bitumen draw, retouch in clothing and in background; frame with losses to composition, wear
Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.
