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THBAmerican School, "Portrait of a Military Officer"
About Seller
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveMar 22, 2015 - Mar 23, 2015
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
American School, 19th century. "Portrait of a Military Officer", oil on canvas, apparently unsigned. Painting depicts a gray haired man standing at waist length wearing a navy blue military uniform jacket over a black cravat and white shirt, the jacket with tall collar and wide coat sleeves adorned with silver foliate and floral embroidery,and with nine large silver buttons down front, each with an eagle in decoration, the gentleman's right hand tucked inside his jacket below the ninth button. Framed approximately 35 1/2" x 28 5/8", unframed approximately 27 3/4" x 20 3/4".
Condition
Painting has been relined. Small craquleure throughout commensurate with age--paint layer appears to be stable. Under black light examination, some minor retouches visible including a spot on nose, chin and cheek line on right side of face and area on left side of jacket (not interrupting details such as the buttons). Older varnish coat with greenish hue visible under black light--work may brighten or improve from professional cleaning, some dirt and grime areas visible on face and throughout work. No signs of rips, tears or holes.
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