02-24-200202-24-2002
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2128
February 24, 2002 10:00 AMCalender
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Frederick R. Spencer (American, 1806-1875) Portrait of a Gentleman Holding a Book.

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$3,819$3,250
Auction: Sale #2128 - 2128Location: BoltonDate / Time: February 24, 2002 10:00AM

Description:

Frederick R. Spencer (American, 1806-1875)

Portrait of a Gentleman Holding a Book. Signed and dated "Painted F. R. Spencer New York 1833" on reverse. Oil on panel, 35 1/2 x 27 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Minor paint loss at upper center and right center edges.

N.B. Spencer was a portrait and genre painter who trained at the National Academy, where he later held various managerial positions.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Spencer was a portrait and genre painter who trained at the National Academy, where he later held various managerial positions.

Keywords

Frederick R. Spencer, National Academy, portrait and genre painter , R. Spencer New York