American & Southern | February 26, 2026
Thu, Feb 26, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 1045
Portrait of George Washington after Joseph Wright
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$2,800
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
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| $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, 18th century)
After the 1790 drypoint by Joseph Wright (American, Bordentown, New Jersey 1756–1793), this likely done circa 1798 when Washington was recommissioned, unsigned, titled recto "Lt Gen GEO WASHINGTON", watercolor on paper, partial watercolor sketch of a horseman verso, 6-1/4 x 5 in.;
Provenance: Skinner Auctions, Boston, Massachusetts (per consignor); Estate of Elizabeth Stvan, Williamsburg, Virginia
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Skinner Auctions, Boston, Massachusetts (per consignor); Estate of Elizabeth Stvan, Williamsburg, Virginia
toning, fading, bleeding； frame with wear
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