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LOT 50

Lot 50

After Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791–1872)

After Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791–1872)
Lot 50 Details
After Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791–1872), American

PORTRAIT OF MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE, 1825

Oil on canvas; unsigned.
20 ins x 16.5 ins; 50.8 cms x 41.9 cms

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $120
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After Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791–1872)
  • After Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791–1872)
  • After Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791–1872)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Ontario

Note:

This painting was executed after the larger original portrait which was likely painted when the Marquis de Lafayette came to the United States in 1824-25 to be honored for helping defeat the British in the Revolutionary War. The original portrait by Morse was commissioned by the City of New York (New York City Hall).

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
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