- 720
After Gilbert Stuart 1755 - 1828
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- Gilbert Stuart
- GEORGE WASHINGTON AND HIS HORSE BLUESKIN
- oil on canvas
- 35 in. by 24 3/4 in.
With ships in the background, copied from Washington at Dorchester Heights, by Gilbert Stuart. Together with a rare printed masonic apron, engraved by Amos Doolittle for H. Parmell, New Haven, Connecticut, circa 1800. 2 pieces.
Provenance
The first: Arthur Richmond, Virginia;
Pook and Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, September 2008, lot 54;
Dan Morphy Auctions, November 2008, lot 12.
The second: Edith Halpert, New York;
Pook and Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, November 23, 2002, lot 76;
Jonathan Trace, Rifton, New York.
Pook and Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, September 2008, lot 54;
Dan Morphy Auctions, November 2008, lot 12.
The second: Edith Halpert, New York;
Pook and Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, November 23, 2002, lot 76;
Jonathan Trace, Rifton, New York.
Condition
In order listed: The first: Significant over-paint except for faces. Relined, re-stretched, but not on original stretchers; The second: Faded, dirty, and stained with some losses to the silk fabric. 'Engraved by Brother Amos Doolittle for H. Parmell/the above may be had of...Philadelphia, Samuel Mavrick, New York, A. Doolittle, New Haven and I.W. Clark, Albany.'
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.