Premier Auction
Sat, Jul 10, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 776
Portrait of General Robert E. Lee
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
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 |
by Matthew Brady, 1869, signed "RE Lee" boldly beneath portrait, framed 13-1/2 x 11 in.ÿ
Provenance: Sotheby's Americana Sale, July 2001, Lot 7GY9, realized $16,100; Collection from a Direct Descendant of Robert E. LeeNote:This is widely considered the finest portrait of Lee as well as Brady's best effort (Roy Meredith, The Face of Robert E. Lee: In Life and In Legend).
Condition
good overall condition, areas of fine scratches to backgroundÿ
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