Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 964
Portrait of a Scientist
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
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, early 19th century)
Portrait of a Scientist, said to be a portrait of Michael Faraday (1791-1867), the Father of Electromagnetism, with possibly an electrostatic generator, circa 1815, unsigned, oil on textured panel, 25-5/8 x 21-1/2 in.; modern frame, 29 x 24-1/2 in.
Note: Although mostly associated with Gilbert Stuart, textured panels were used by American artists to simulate a canvas twill.
See: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/110
Henry William Pickersgill - https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/michael-faraday-17911867-126160
Provenance: Private Collection, Westchester County, NY
Condition
panel cradled, repaired vertical split with related retouch, some abrasions
