(Massachusetts/Rhode Island/England, 1755-1828)
Portrait of a Young Gentleman of Virginia, by family tradition Thomas Massey of Goochland County, Virginia or possibly Dr. Thomas Massie (1783-1864) of Richmond and then Nelson County, Virginia, circa 1805, unsigned, oil on panel, 25-7/8 x 21-3/4 in.; 19th century Empire frame with anthemion and laurel wreath decoration,. Condition: panel with three vertical splits and four horizontal, retouch related to splits and scattered; frame with losses, resurfaced. Notes: 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: The West family of West Point, King William County, Virginia (descendants of Thomas West, Jamestown) ; Junius Mosby West, Jr. (1911-1988 ) Irvington, Virginia
Condition
panel with three vertical splits and four horizontal, retouch related to splits and scattered; frame with losses, resurfaced