Lot 93: Mather Brown (American, 1761-1831) Portrait of a Gentleman. Indistinctly inscribed "M. Brown Esqr/...Mrs. Wood..." on the stretcher. Oi

Name: Mather Brown (American, 1761-1831) Portrait of a Gentleman. Indistinctly inscribed "M. Brown Esqr/...Mrs. Wood..." on the stretcher. Oi
Brand: Skinner
SKU: df8dfa142f

Est: $2,000 USD - $3,000 USD

SkinnerBoston, MA, USOctober 27, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Mather Brown (American, 1761-1831)

Portrait of a Gentleman. Indistinctly inscribed "M. Brown Esqr/...Mrs. Wood..." on the stretcher. Oil on canvas, 30 x 25 1/4 in., in a later carved, painted, and gilded wood frame. Condition: Linen canvas re-stretched and stapled, light craquelure with small paint loss u.l., and losses near bottom edge.

Artist or Maker

Mather Brown

Condition Report

original stretcher s and keys, some insect dameage on the u.l. corner of the stretcher, l.l. of stretcher is split, some faint stretcher creases visible.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

October 27, 2013, 10:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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