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Abraham G.D. Tuthill (1776-1843), A Pair Of Portraits: A Lady And Gentleman
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Sold
$1,500
Live Auction
American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts
Description

Abraham G.D. Tuthill (1776-1843), A Pair Of Portraits: A Lady And Gentleman


oil on canvas, framed.

29 x 19 inches (sight), 27 7/8 x 24 inches (frame).

Condition
each has been wax- lined, retaining original stretcher, and fitted with a new frame. Both portraits display some craquelure, slight stretcher creases, and the faces and garments have been selectively cleaned. The Lady with retouch to edges of canvas at frame; the Gentleman with area of retouch to jacket at lower right and along lower edge at frame. Under UV light backgrounds fluoresce a mottled green.
Provenance
Provenance:James Abbe, Jr., Brookville, Long Island,The Collection of Robert K. and Joy Lewis of Sag Harbor, New York.