Lot 169
  • 169

William Russell Birch (1755-1834)

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • William Russell Birch
  • Miniature Portrait of George Washington, after Gilbert Stuart
  • Signed with initials
  • enameled copper
  • Height 2 3/4 in. by width 2 1/4 in.
Initialed W.B., l.l.

Provenance

Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York, 1966;

J. Eastman Chase, Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts

Condition

"Groove" or scratch on GW coat.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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