Lot 53: John Wood Dodge (American, 1807-1893) Portrait of George Washington. Signed and dated "1864" l....

Name: John Wood Dodge (American, 1807-1893) Portrait of George Washington. Signed and dated "1864" l....
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 15a358e9f5

Est: $1,000 USD - $1,500 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USNovember 08, 2009

Item Overview

Description

John Wood Dodge (American, 1807-1893)

Portrait of George Washington. Signed and dated "1864" l.l., inscriptions on reverse reading "George Washington. Painted from a cast taken by the French sculptor Houdon 8 years before his portrait, by Gilbert Stuart, was painted. The hair from Stuart's portrait. The figure from living model. Painted by John W. Dodge. Miniature Painter 362 Broadway New York City Finished March 31st 1864." Watercolor and gouache heightened with gum arabic on paperboard, 13 1/4 x 10 1/2 in., in a later giltwood frame. Condition: Loss to u.r. corner.

Artist or Maker

John Wood Dodge

Condition Report

1 3/4 x 1 in. angled loss at u.r. corner hidden under arch of frame, otherwise good The work was done on paper that was applied to card at the time of painting 9the brush strokes are visible beside the paper onto the cardboard.

Auction Details

American Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

November 08, 2009, 11:00 AM EST

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

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