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Portrait of Charles Sigourney, Boston Tea Party Figure
Lot 1561

Portrait of Charles Sigourney, Boston Tea Party Figure

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
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(American, 18th/19th century)

Possibly by John Trumbull, (1756-1843), unsigned, oil on canvas, 28-1/2 x 23-1/4 in.; original carved gilt wood frame with oval spandrel, 40 x 35 x 5-1/4 in.

Provenance: David Stockwell, Inc., Centreville, Delaware; Ronald C. Bauman, Inc., Centreville, Delaware,199(this lot is accompanied by a facsimile of the original receipt); Collection of Karen Shackleford Moore, Baltimore, Maryland

Note: According to the original invoice from Ronald C. Bauman, Inc., this portrait was attributed to Trumbull by Dr. Edgar Richardson, (1902-1985), the renowned American painting scholar, curator, museum director, and author. In addition, the stretcher bears an old paper label inscribed "no. 18289/From Augustus Foley Boston Tea Party". The label on the frame notes the sitters dates as 1718-1806.

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David Stockwell, Inc., Centreville, Delaware; Ronald C. Bauman, Inc., Centreville, Delaware,199(this lot is accompanied by a facsimile of the original receipt); Collection of Karen Shackleford Moore, Baltimore, Maryland

wax lined, areas of retouch, stabilized crackle； frame with wear and age 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.

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