John Brewster, Jr. (American, 1766-1854)
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
$10,000 -
$15,000
Sold for $6,930
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
John Brewster, Jr. (American, 1766-1854)
Portrait of Child with Hammer
oil on mahogany panel
signed John B., verso
20 x 14 1/2 inches.
oil on mahogany panel
signed John B., verso
20 x 14 1/2 inches.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
A more complete version of the inscription can be seen in the advertisement for Potomac Auctions in 2011, prior to the removal of the linen tape on the back.
Provenance:
Potomac Auction Company, Alexandria, Virginia, Art in Our Nation's Capital, June 11, 2011, Lot 3.
Condition Report
Framed: 25 x 20 inches.
In overall fine and stable condition, with light deposits of dust to surface. Two vertical splits to panel just left of center, with stabilization efforts visible to verso, along with applied areas of linen tape. UV light examination reveals that these splits have been filled, and there are a few other small areas of inpainting present throughout the panel, including to child's hair and neck.
In overall fine and stable condition, with light deposits of dust to surface. Two vertical splits to panel just left of center, with stabilization efforts visible to verso, along with applied areas of linen tape. UV light examination reveals that these splits have been filled, and there are a few other small areas of inpainting present throughout the panel, including to child's hair and neck.
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