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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 224

Attributed to John Wesley Jarvis

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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(New York/Pennsylvania, 1780-1840) Portrait of a Seated Gentleman Wearing Spectacles, unsigned, oil on diagonally scored panel, 34 x 26-1/2; possibly original 19th century gilt-wood and composition cove molding frame, retouch in most of face including eyes, chin, forehead, and scattered throughout painting, affecting approximately 10% of surface; frame with resurfacing. Notes: 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: George Arnold Fine Art, Ormond Beach, Florida; Tharpe Collection

Condition

retouch in most of face including eyes, chin, forehead, and scattered throughout painting, affecting approximately 10% of surface; frame with resurfacing