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George Washington Portrait in Wooden Porthole Frame, Mid 19th Century

Creator: George Washington
Offered by: The Great Republic

Description
This is a small round portrait of George Washington, in a period wooden porthole frame. The portrait is undated but most likely from the mid to late 19th century. The portrait depicts George Washington in three quarters pose, wearing a deep red overcoat, dark navy waistcoat, and white cravat. The portrait is based on a very rare, finely painted porcelain portrait of George Washington by French artist Jean Auguste Edouard Lienard, completed in the first half of the 19th century.

A student of Jean-Baptiste Regnault, Jean-Baptiste Isabey and Jacques-Louis David, Jean Auguste Edouard Lienard (1779-1848)worked as a painter of miniatures and portraits in Lille, France. In 1823, he was appointed as professor at the École des beaux-arts de Lille. He also worked for the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, one of the principal European porcelain factories, from 1828 to 1833.

CONDITION:

Small round portrait of Washington. Printed in colors. Undated, but circa mid 19th century. Portrait is signed in the lower right. Signature possibly reads, “Jones Stevens”. In a period square wooden porthole frame, with gold colored filet surrounding glass. Reverse of the frame is backed in charming marbled paper.

Dimensions: 5 3/8" H x 5" W x 3/4" D.

Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	759885

Dimensions

W.	5 in;	H.	5.375 in;	D.	0.75 in;
W.	12.7 cm;	H.	13.65 cm;	D.	1.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

Established in 2010, The Great Republic specializes in one-of-a-kind collectibles that honor American history, with a special focus on the rare and unique. Our collection is complete with rarities that are sure to wow, such as first edition books, antique hand-sewn flags from the Civil War, vintage travel posters, and original signatures from American presidents, such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, just to name a few. P: 719.471.6157 E: headquarters@great-republic.com