Lot 144: Attributed to Micah Williams (New Jersey, 1782-1837) Portrait of William Kirby, Aged Nine and a Half. Unsigned, inscribed on the revers

Name: Attributed to Micah Williams (New Jersey, 1782-1837) Portrait of William Kirby, Aged Nine and a Half. Unsigned, inscribed on the revers
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 0bb204f252

Est: $3,000 USD - $5,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USOctober 26, 2014

Item Overview

Description

Attributed to Micah Williams (New Jersey, 1782-1837)

Portrait of William Kirby, Aged Nine and a Half. Unsigned, inscribed on the reverse "This likeness was Taken/In the Year 1803/When Nine years & a half/old Wm. Kirby." Pastel on paper, showing the brown-eyed boy wearing a blue coat and white frilled collar, with gray-blue background, 13 x 11 in. (sight), in a molded beaded giltwood and gesso frame. Condition: Minor spots of foxing, not examined out of frame.

Artist or Maker

Micah Williams

Condition Report

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

October 26, 2014, 10:00 AM EST

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

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