August Americana
Description:
American School, 19th Century
Portrait of a Sea Captain. Unsigned. Gouache and crayon on artist board, c. 1820s, depicting a bust-length portrait of the gentleman, with a brig in the distance painted above his shoulder, 15 1/2 x 12 in., in a later molded giltwood frame. Condition: Minor stains to background.
Estimate $800-1,200
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