Lot 691 , George G. Fish (American 1822-1906) after John Singleton Copley (American 1738-1815) Portrait of Timothy Folger 50.75 x 40in.
George G. Fish (American 1822-1906) after John Singleton Copley (American 1738-1815)
oil on canvas
Portrait of Timothy Folger
50.75 x 40in.
Estimate £200-300
Oil on original canvas which is slightly sagging, paint very dirty with bitumous bubbling in the darker areas, a broad craquelure running throughout and some flaking at 1 and 9 o'clock, a short 4 inch tear just to the right of his cravat, another short tear approximately 1 inch lower left, housed in the original gilt gesso frame which is now very tatty, relatively recent hand written labels verso giving details of the work and saying commissioned by Edward Folger Starbuck.
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