Lot 75

Style of Sheldon Peck (American, 1797-1868)

Estimate
$600 - $800

Sold for $3,810

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description

Style of Sheldon Peck (American, 1797-1868)

Portrait of a New York Gentleman with a Letter
circa 1834
oil on panel
unsigned, with envelope of letter addressed E. Benjamin / Huron / Wayne Cty. / New York and dated April 24, 1834.
39 x 30 inches.
Condition Report
Unframed. In overall fine and stable condition. Craquelure apparent throughout, with some associated areas of lifting and paint loss. Moderate to significant deposits of dust and grime throughout panel. Darkened areas present to perimeter of panel from prior framing visible under both natural and UV light, old varnish apparent under UV light, along with associated drips at lower edge.

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