Lot 114

American School, Portrait of a Gentleman, C. 1830

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American School, Portrait of a Gentleman, C. 1830

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $300

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by Stevens Auction Company
July 11, 2026 11:00 AM CDT
Live Auction
129 E Commerce Street
Aberdeen, MS, US 39730

Oil on canvas, American School, likely New York or Northeastern United States, circa 1830–1840, depicting a seated gentleman in black coat, high collar, yellow waistcoat, black cravat, and jeweled stickpin, posed against a warm neutral ground with red upholstered chair back visible at right. Housed in an ebonized molded frame with gilt liner. Later backing board/support present. 30.5 in. H x 22.5 in. W x 2 in. D.

  • Condition: Surface craquelure, varnish discoloration, minor frame wear, later backing/support; not examined out of frame.

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