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Portrait of a Gentleman Writing a Letter

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
English School, ca. 1790-1810.
Unidentified artist, indistinct monogram (l.r.).
Condition: Lined on original stretcher, minor scattered in-painting, stable craquelure. In a later gilt frame.
32" x 26 1/2" framed
Provenance: Ex.Collection of Marshall Field & Company.

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Oil on canvas.
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	ca. 1790-1810
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art
Dealer Reference #:	WoA-CE-OC 331
Incollect Reference #:	108141

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.