Cephas Thompson

Lot 277: Cephas Thompson (1775-1856) portrait of david

Name: Cephas Thompson (1775-1856) portrait of david
Brand: Freeman's
SKU: 16rg0ep0k4

Est: $8,000 USD - $12,000 USDSold:

Freeman'sPhiladelphia, PA, USApril 14, 2008

Item Overview

Description

Cephas Thompson (1775-1856)

portrait of david bullock (1759-1833)

Unsigned, oil on canvas, framed.

30 in. x 25 in.

PROVENANCE:

Bullock, a prominent lawyer, served as the Mayor of Richmond, Va. for two terms. He owned Jamestown Island and served on the committee to supervise the construction of the Governor's Mansion. The Massachusetts painter Cephas Thompson made annual trips to the South during the winter months to paint portraits. Thompson completed four portraits of Bullock. Research file containing Bullock family genealogy, correspondence with several historical and art agencies regarding Bullock and Thompson, and conservation report accompanies portrait

Artist or Maker

Cephas Thompson

Condition Report

Scattered retouch, primarily to forehead and ascott, craquelleure, lined.

Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. 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. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.

Auction Details

Americana

Freeman's

April 14, 2008, 10:00 AM EST

2400 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US

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