Lot 184: * WILLIAM R. HAMILTON 1810-1865

signed W. Hamilton and dated 1855 on the reverse

oil on canvas

Condition Note: Not lined SURFACE: in generally good condition; craquelure throughout (looks white in boy's black suit) UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: a few small spots of inpaint on boy's face (on forehead and eyes) and on his suit--other than this, scattered spots of inpaint in background; work had been cleaned--light areas looks quite clean, while darks are still under old varnish (hard to see through)

37 by 29 in.<br><br>93.8 by 73.6 cm.