Our Premier Autumn Auction | Session I | October 21, 2025
Tue, Oct 21, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 45
James Sharples
Estimate: $200,000 - $300,000
Sold for
$210,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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/America, 1751-1811)
Portrait of George Washington, pastel on paper, unsigned, partially legible inscription verso "D. D. junr", 10 x 7-5/8 in.; reproduction gilt wood frame with period glass, 12-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.
Provenance: Miss Smith; London, Christie's, 24.IV.1955, lot 57; (presumably) Julius H. Weitzner, New York; Knoedler & Co., New York; The Estate of Sylvia & Richard Garrett, Maryland
Note: Brunk Auctions would like to thank Neil Jeffares, London, England, for his help researching the provenance of this pastel. It is included in his online database on pastellists as entry J.675.7213. Neil Jeffares, J.44.299, in "Labille-Guiard", Dictionary of pastellists before 1800, online edition , update 22-01-2025.
Note: Bears collection label verso, likely Knoedler & Co., also inscribed in chalk verso "Weitzner". It is apparently a reference to the world renowned art historian, dealer, and expert Julius Weitzner (1895-1986). With galleries in New York and London, Weitzner was known for his expertise in Old Master Paintings as well as American art, and is recorded as having sold to Knoedler Galleries, also listed in the provenance for this work.
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Miss Eleanor Sparks, Stockbridge, Massachusetts (per F.A.R.L. image), prior to 1939; Julius Weitzner, New York, NY (presumably, per inscription verso); Knoedler & Company, New York, NY (label verso); The Estate of Sylvia and Richard Garrett, Maryland
https://digitalcollections.frick.org/digico/#/details/ContainerID/b10981391/Photoarchive
excellent condition, vibrant color, no visible evidence of smudging, backed with old wood panel bearing the inscription "Weitzner", plus a collection label； frame with minimal wear Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
