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[FOLK ART]. A portrait believed to represent Ira Aldridge (1807-1867) as Mungo in \"The Padlock.\"
Estimate: $500-$800
Sold
$250
Timed Auction
American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Description
[FOLK ART]. A portrait believed to represent Ira Aldridge (1807-1867) as Mungo in "The Padlock."
American School, 19th century. Oil on panel, framed. 12 inches x 10 inches (sight), 16 7/8 inches x 14 7/8 inches (frame).
Provenance: A Pennsylvania gentleman.
Condition
An attractive piece. Occasional touch-ups noted throughout, particularly to the right of the man’s face. Frame appears 19th century, some chipping and wear throughout.16 7/8 inches x 14 7/8 inches x 1 5/8 (frame)Freeman's I Hindman strives to describe historic materials in a manner that is respectful to all communities, providing descriptive contexts for objects where possible. The nature of historical ephemera is such that some material may represent positions, language, values, and stereotypes that are not consistent with the current values and practices at Freeman's I Hindman.
Provenance
Provenance:A Pennsylvania gentleman.
Quantity
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