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THBThomas Jefferson Wright, Rare Southern General
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Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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LiveOct 17, 2024
Features a remarkable selection of historic Americana, including important 18th-century American furniture and Delft from the collection of Constance & Dudley Godfrey; an exceptionally rare North Carolina survey map; New England & Philadelphia furniture, including an exceptional Philadelphia easy chair & a rare Connecticut Chippendale carved cherry chest in undisturbed surface; from a Revolutionary & patriotic-focused New England collection are rare prints & documents, early brass, ceramics, furniture, & accessories; a group of early portraits features Sully, Stuart, & Sharples; & much more Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
(Texas/Virginia/Kentucky, 1798-1846)
Portrait of a Southern Brigadier General, War of 1812, unsigned, oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in.; period carved gilt wood frame, 41-1/4 x 31-1/4 in.
Provenance: Peter Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Note: for a discussion of this rare work by Wright see the attached letter of attribution/authentication by Estill Curtis Pennington.
This identified sitter is depicted in the uniform worn by officers of the U.S. Light Artillery Regiment, 1813-1815, but known to have also been adopted by officers in other artillery regiments during the War of 1812, in this case probably in the Virginia or Kentucky militia. The epaulettes on his shoulder each bear a single star, indicating the rank of brigadier general. However, this may also indicate that he is a field officer of artillery with a brevet promotion to that grade. His military “chapeau bras” with white plume is in the background to his right, while on the table before him is a gilt-mounted saber with eagle-head pommel. All of this points to a date circa 1810-1820.
- Provenance
Peter Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
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- Condition
original canvas, old patch repair verso, wax sealant applied to original canvas verso with consequent retouch; stretcher marks; frame with wear, separation at corners
