Chester Harding (American, 1792-1866) Portrait of Alden Bradford

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Chester Harding (American, 1792-1866)

Portrait of Alden Bradford
Unsigned, identified on labels from Fogg Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts,
and Addison Gallery, Philips Andover Academy, affixed to the reverse.
Oil on canvas mounted onto panel, 26 1/2 x 22 1/4 in. (67.3 x 56.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Bowing to support, retouch, varnish inconsistencies, craquelure, pinholes, surface grime.
Estimate $1,500-3,000

Mild bowing to support. Some possible light washes of retouch beneath varnish inconsistencies. Mild wear to edges and pinholes at corners. Scattered craquelure. The work might benefit from a gentle cleaning.

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