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American School, Portrait of a Gentleman

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
American School, Portrait of a Gentleman
Unsigned, 18th century
Oil on canvas, 30” x 25”, 34 ¾” x 29 ¾” (frame).
Over-all in fine condition with craquelure, scattered restoration around perimeter, lined on contemporary stretcher faced with portions of original stretcher.
Provenance: Frank S. Schwartz & Son, Philadelphia, PA, 1989.
This rare unsigned American Colonial-era portrait, formerly attributed to Jeremiah Theus (1716-1774), who painted mostly in South Carolina, is similar to other artists who painted in the Philadelphia area during the same time period. We are certain, based on the analysis of the original yellow pine stretcher, that this work was produced in the mid-Atlantic region or further south. Portraiture was the most lucrative art form in colonial America and demand was primarily driven by the wealthy upper-class who coveted their painted likenesses as a status of wealth and social standing.

Item ID: WoA-AMP-OC 765

Price: $12500

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Styles / Movements:	Other
Incollect Reference #:	858344

Dimensions

W.	29.75 in;	H.	34.75 in;
W.	75.57 cm;	H.	88.27 cm;

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