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Masterpiece Medley: February Sale

Wed, Feb 28, 2024 05:30PM EST
Lot 144

Follower of Jeremiah Theus: Gertrude and George

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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Follower of Jeremiah Theus: Gertrude and George, 1740. Federalist-era Oil on canvas set in a hand-carved frame.

37 32 inches framed; 30 x 25 inches canvas.


Sold to Lapham and Dibble Gallery, Sherman, Vermont from a family in Tysen, Vermont who owned the painting for 40 years; Private collection, New England, USA.

Condition

Great condition, heavy craquelure has been stabilized with wax lining; minor retouches throughout; small area of paint loss at the lower left edge.

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