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Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828): Portrait of Frances Torrey
  • Property from the Estates of Martha and Robert Bolton
Lot 256

Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828): Portrait of Frances Torrey

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
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$4,000
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Oil on canvas mounted on board, unsigned, with labels from Kennedy Galleries, NY.

19 3/4 in. (sight diameter), 29 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. (frame).

 

Literature: L. Park, Gilbert Stuart an Illustrated List, New York, 1926, vol. II, pp.757-8, no.844; The Kennedy Quarterly, Two Hundred Years of American Portraits, a Selection from the early XVIII to the early XX Centuries, Vol IX, p.240, no.242, illlus.

Condition

Mounted on board, cradled. Scattered inpainting, some in the face and neck. Vertical lines of inpainting at the left and right edges. A surface scuff lower center in the neckline. Some surface soiling. Otherwise in good condition.

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COLLECTION FROM STAIR: We suggest requesting a quote for packing and shipping prior to bidding on an item, as you will be responsible for collection or shipping if you are the successful bidder. We are open for pickups Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 12pm and again from 1pm to 4:30pm. Please call us at 518.751.1000 to schedule collection. We ask that you collect your items or make collection arrangements within 10 days of your purchase. Below is a list of shippers our clients use on a regular basis, but feel free to use your shipper of choice. For smaller items that can be boxed and shipped: UPS Store #4541 230 Kings Mall Court Kingston, New York 12401 T: 845.336.4877 F: 845.336.3832 E: store4541@theupsstore.com UPS Store #5539 160 Fairview Avenue Hudson, New York 12534 T: 518.828.8777 F: 518.822.8727 E: store5539@theupsstore.com UPS Store #4861 6565 Springbrook Avenue Rhinebeck, New York 12572 T: 845.876.3357 F: 845.876.3524 E: store4861@theupsstore.com For furniture and other large items: Meticulous Inc. T: 845.256.7047 F: 845.256.7039 E: meticulousmovers@live.com Sure Express 1-800-335-9996 judy@sureexpress.com Worldwide Shipping: James Bourlet, Inc. T: 718.392.9770 F: 718.392.2470 www.bourlet.org Cadogan Tate Fine Art Worldwide Fine Art Logistics T: 718.706.7999 F: 718.707.2847 E: fineartny@cadogantate.com www.cadogantate.com. When arranging collection with your shipper, please ask them to email BOL@stairgalleries.com to submit a Bill of Lading and request a pickup time 48-hours in advance.

Commissioned from the artist by Eliakim Morse N.D. (father-in-law).

By descent to John Torrey Morse Jr. (son), thence to his daughter.

Kennedy Galleries, NY.

Property from the Estates of Martha and Robert Bolton.

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