08-11-201308-11-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 11, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Attributed to Francis Alexander (American, 1800-1880) Portrait of Revolutionary War Officer Derick Lane (1755-1831) of Troy, New York.

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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2669MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 11, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Attributed to Francis Alexander (American, 1800-1880)

Portrait of Revolutionary War Officer Derick Lane (1755-1831) of Troy, New York. Unsigned, artist and subject identified on a plaque below. Oil on panel, 30 x 23 1/2 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Scattered retouch.

Note: Derik Lane enlisted as a private on the onset of the American Revolution at the age of twenty-one and rose in rank serving seven years and in many capacities to colonel of the regiment formed in the Troy area of New York. He participated in several battles without sustaining injuries, among them are the battle at White Plains, the Elk in Pennsylvania, the battle of Brandywine, Monmouth, Long Island, Ash Swamp, Scotch Plains, Springfield, and Yorktown.


He was awarded membership of the Society of the Cincinnati in 1784 after leaving the army and entered the mercantile business in Troy, New York, expanding his business interests by purchasing real estate and erecting several buildings and his involvement in furthering Troy's political and commercial interests.
Estimate $800-1,200

The portrait has been cleaned, and has unobtrusive scattered retouch including numerous spots on face and clothing, and then varnish making it a little difficult to see the areas of retouch to the background.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

Troy, Francis Alexander, Derick Lane, War Officer, Colonel, Brandywine, Monmouth, Pennsylvania, Yorktown, army, real estate, Society of the Cincinnati