Lot 297: Attributed to Junius Brutus Stearns (American, 1810-1855) Portrait of Ela Underhill. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, c. 1838, 26 1/8 x 33 3/8

Name: Attributed to Junius Brutus Stearns (American, 1810-1855) Portrait of Ela Underhill. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, c. 1838, 26 1/8 x 33 3/8
Brand: Skinner
SKU: c391b742d1

Est: $2,500 USD - $3,500 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USMarch 06, 2011

Item Overview

Description

Attributed to Junius Brutus Stearns (American, 1810-1855)

Portrait of Ela Underhill. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, c. 1838, 26 1/8 x 33 3/8 in., unframed. Condition: Relined, restoration.

Note: The portrait was previously sold at Skinner in March 1983. The description for the portrait stated that previous to restoration there was an inscription on the reverse that read: "Ela Daughter of I.N. Underhill Pinxit J. Stearns N.Y. 1835."

Artist or Maker

Junius Brutus Stearns

Condition Report

The painting has been relined, likely been cleaned, and with scattered retouch: the largest is a 2 x 1 1/2 in. angled line to a probable tear to background area right of child's right facing ear, several small spots on cat's paw, ribbon, dress area two 2 x 1/2 in. lines to lower right and left floral area, and several more minor sparsely scattered spots. A sheet of metal mesh has been applied to the back.

Auction Details

American Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

March 06, 2011, 11:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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