American & Southern | Session II | November 14, 2025
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 2320
William Edward West, Kentucky or Mississippi Self Portrait
Estimate: $20,000 - $25,000
Sold for
$30,000
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, 1788-1857)
William Edward West, Probably a Self Portrait, inscribed verso "Turner"; 30-1/4 x 25-1/2 in.; elaborate period giltwood and composition frame, 40 x 35 in.
Provenance: Provenance according to the consignor: William Edward West was a friend of the family (Judge Fielding Lewis Turner and Caroline Augusta Turner). He painted several family portraits in Natchez, Mississippi. Later he returned to Natchez and retired close by. The consignor's family was from Lexington, Kentucky, spent time in Mississippi when it was becoming a US territory, then returned to Kentucky.
Literature: The Magazine Antiques, April 1974, "Portraits of ante-bellum Kentuckians", p 808-817, illus. p.809.
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Provenance according to the consignor: William Edward West was a friend of the family (Judge Fielding Lewis Turner and Caroline Augusta Turner). He painted several family portraits in Natchez, Mississippi. Later he returned to Natchez and retired close by. The consignor's family was from Lexington, Kentucky, spent time in Mississippi when it was becoming a US territory, then returned to Kentucky.
Literature: The Magazine Antiques, April 1974, "Portraits of ante-bellum Kentuckians", p 808-817, illus. p.809.
good clean surface, minor spots of retouch, modern varnish layer, original canvas, tacking edge and stretchers； frame with some repair at corners, losses, some possible resurfacing 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.
