Lot 7
Manner of John Brewster, Jr. (American 1766-1854)
Estimate
$3,000 - $5,000

Item was unsold

Lot Description
Manner of John Brewster, Jr. (American 1766-1854)
Portrait of a Girl in White Dress with Bird
oil on canvas
unsigned
22 x 18 1/4 inches.

Other known examples by Brewster exhibit similar clothing and species of bird.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Framed: 28 1/2 x 24 3/4 inches.

In overall fine and stable condition, with fine, even networks of craquelure throughout painted surface. Canvas has been relined. Under UV light examination, cracks have been visibly filled, with additional areas of inpainting to girl's dress. Illegible pencil inscription to top stretcher bar.

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