11-20-201411-20-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 20, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Attributed to William Matthew Prior (American, 1806-1873) Pair of Reverse-painted Portraits of George and Martha Washington

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$338$275
Auction: Discovery - 2765MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 20, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Attributed to William Matthew Prior (American, 1806-1873)

Pair of Reverse-painted Portraits of George and Martha Washington, lg. 25 1/4, wd. 21 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

minor scratches and abrasions to the panels. George's background seems to have been painted over, as it doesn't exhibit the consistent fade that the general backgrounds of these portraits exhibit


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Keywords

William Matthew Prior, Martha Washington