Attributed to Frederick Mayhew (1785-1854)
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
$1,000 -
$1,500
Sold for $23,940
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Attributed to Frederick Mayhew (1785-1854)
Seated Portrait of a Military Officer
oil on panel
erroneously identified as Commodore Perry, verso
unframed
10 x 7 7/8 inches.
Based on their compositional similarities, it's possible that Lots 79 and 80 were created as pendant portraits.
oil on panel
erroneously identified as Commodore Perry, verso
unframed
10 x 7 7/8 inches.
Based on their compositional similarities, it's possible that Lots 79 and 80 were created as pendant portraits.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
In overall good and stable condition. Unframed, with nicks to corners. Light deposits of dust and grime to surface, with visible spotting at window. Scattered abrasions throughout painted surface, with notable horizontal areas along upper edge and few minor losses at center near window. No apparent areas of inpainting visible under UV light examination.
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