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PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG BOY WITH A RUFFLED COLLAR HOLDING A PORTFOLIO

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Artist unidentified
American School, ca. 1820-1940
Oil on wood panel (poplar)
11″ x 19″, 15″ x 13″ (framed)

This charming portrait of a young boy wearing a jump-suit with a stitched ruffled collar and a pendant is holding a portfolio which most likely contains his sketches. It is evident from the quality of the work that is was painted by an accomplished artist.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Oil Paint, Wood Panel.
Condition:	Excellent. Excellent condition, recently cleaned, no signs of in-painting visible under ultra-violet light. In the original gilt frame.
Creation Date:	1820 - 1940
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	279097

Dimensions

W.	11 in;	H.	19 in;
W.	27.94 cm;	H.	48.26 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.

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