Attributed to Francis Cezeron (American, active Pennsylvania and Virginia, Early 19th Century)
Sale 1278 - The Donald F. Moylan, M.D. Collection of American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts, Part I
Nov 3, 2023
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$2,000 -
$3,000
Sold for $1,512
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Attributed to Francis Cezeron (American, active Pennsylvania and Virginia, Early 19th Century)
Pair of Portraits, Husband and Wife
oil on panel
unsigned
8 7/8 x 7 inches.
oil on panel
unsigned
8 7/8 x 7 inches.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Each in overall good and stable condition, with light deposits of dust and grime to surface and fine, even networks of craquelure throughout. Slight bowing to panel of gentleman. Irregularity to lower elliptical outline of lady's portrait, with light surface abrasions, likely from previous framing. Under UV light examination, both with areas of filled cracks, most notably to gentleman's face and lady's neck, with areas of inpainting to abraded areas of elliptical outline of lady's portrait.
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