School of George Catlin (American, 1796-1872) Portrait of a Chief, Possibly Matatope

Description:

School of George Catlin (American, 1796-1872)

Portrait of a Chief, Possibly Matatope
Unsigned.
Oil on panel, 20 3/4 x 14 1/4 in. (52.8 x 36.2 cm),framed.
Condition: Craquelure, surface grime.

Provenance: Purchased from a Kennebunkport, Maine, collection, over 30 years ago.
Estimate $3,500-5,500

The work would benefit from cleaning. The craquelure is stable and appears in scattered areas, primarily within the background.


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