after GILBERT STUART (American, 1755-1828)
portrait of George Washington
unsigned, o/cardboard, oval 6.5 by 5 in. (sight), red velvet mat, gilt frame under glass, 15 by 13 in.
partial paper note on reverse, handwritten in ink: Mrs. Law (she having married Mr. Law the brother of Lord Ellenmorondy?). Washington's grandaughter, on a visit to Mrs Stuart, after the death of Washington said to Mrs. Stuart that she was with the General during his sitting for his portrait and that at the last sitting...copy from newspaper clipping under...Alice Burn Estate...July 193?
Small area of paint flecking in hair.
Estimate: $700 - $900
Realized: $4,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 69 : after GILBERT STUART (American, 1755-1828)
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