Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 785
Pair of Southern Portraits
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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 |
(American School, 19th Century)
Pair of Portraits depicting children, unsigned, oil on canvas, 30 x 24 in.; matching period gilt wood frames, 39-1/2 x 33 in.
Note: Oral history places the sitters in North Carolina. The use of yellow pine in stretchers would support a southern origin.
Condition
both relined with linen, crackle throughout, cleaned, varnished and retouch points throughout composition of young girl, slightly more retouch to young boy, especially in background, see blacklight photos; frames with losses and wear but very nice color and patina
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