Fall Southern Estates and Various Owners
Tue, Oct 18, 2022 10:00AM EDT
Lot 212
Pair of American School Portraits, 19th Century
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $150,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property from the Collection of Alex Raskin, Savannah, GA
Description:
Pair of American School Portraits, 19th Century, both unsigned, possibly James L. Wattles (American, 19th Century) one depicting a seated woman in black dress with lace collar, the other depicting a seated gentleman in a black coat with gold button and chain, both in giltwood frames. Together with old inscription mounted to board 'Painted April 11th 1851, Michael Warner, by J. L. Wattles'. Frame size: 39 1/2 in. x 32 1/4 in.Measurements: Height: by sight of both 35 1/2 in. x Width: 28 1/4 in.
Condition:
Overall fair condition, both relined, in need of cleaning, craquelure, the portrait of a gentleman with extreme craquelure and areas of inpainting throughout, the portrait of the woman with some small areas on inpainting in hair and along left and bottom edge.