Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2509Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 15, 2010 10:00AM
Description:
American School, 19th Century
Portrait of Gentleman Holding a Newspaper. Unsigned, the subject possibly James M. Schofield, the name of the editor inscribed under the heading of the newspaper the gentleman is holding. Oil on canvas, c. 1840, 30 x 25 1/4 in., housed in a period gilt ogee wood frame. Condition: Minor paint losses u.r. and l.r., minor retouch.
Estimate $800-1,200
Minor retouch to a few spots on gentleman's upper lip and side of nose and a few spots on jacket l.r