American & Southern | September 23, 2026
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 145
Portrait of an Important Gentleman
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$650
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 |
(American, late 19th/early 20th century)
Portrait thought to be Dr. Walter Osgood, unsigned, oil on canvas, 30 x 24 in.; fine period carved gilt wood frame, 36-5/8 x 30-1/2 x 3 in.
Provenance: Descended in the family of the sitter; Private Collection Florida
Note: This portrait had been in the family home, for many decades, of Dr. Walter Wordsworth Osgood (1872-1944), and had always been thought to be a portrait of Dr. Osgood as a young man. He is a cousin of the first Post Master General, Samuel Osgood (1747-1813) who was appointed by President Washington in 1789.
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Descended in the family of the sitter; Private Collection Florida
original canvas and stretchers, crackle, a few tiny spots of paint loss； frame with wear, gold paint
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