Lot 172
American School, 19th Century
Estimate
$500 - $700

Sold for $2,772

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
American School, 19th Century
Double Portrait of a Mother and Child with Coral Necklace
oil on canvas
unsigned
36 x 31 1/2 inches.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Framed: 31 3/4 x 36 3/4 inches.

In overall fine and stable condition, with light deposits of dust and grime to surface. Significant areas of raised craquelure throughout, with some associated areas of paint loss to lower right corner and mother's hand. Stretcher marks to perimeter of canvas, with bloom to varnish most apparent in background. Under UV light examination, filled cracks are visible, with additional areas of possible retouching to mother's hand.

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