Brunk Auctions
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Closed Return - Finish Signed Off

Wed, Jan 11, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 619

Attributed to William James Hubard

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

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(American/Virginia, 1807-1862)

Portrait of John Ashhurst Sr., not visibly signed, label verso "Property of Mrs. Astley P.C./ Ashhurst", oil on board, 18-3/4 x 15-1/2 in.; restored period frame, 26 x 23 in.

Condition

modern varnish coat, area behind figure appears to have been selectively cleaned, a few small spots of retouch on face, wear at edges, below frame; frame with good age, sides and gilding resurfaced

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John Ashhurst Sr. (c. 1809-1892): their son, John Ashhurst Jr. (1839-1900) and Sarah Stokes Wayne Ashhurst (1840-1910); their son, Astley Paston Cooper Ashhurst (1876-1932); By descent to His Daughter; a Midwestern Dealer; Sumpter Priddy III Inc; Estate of Lynda Miller Lipscomb, Charleston, South Carolina