ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM MATHEW PRIOR (American, 1806-1873) PORTRAIT OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM MATHEW PRIOR (American, 1806-1873) PORTRAIT OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Reverse painting on glass of Abraham Lincoln dressed in a formal black coat and white shirt. Grayish background. Prior was known to have done portraits of George and Martha Washington and also Lincoln in this style. REFERENCE: American Folk Portraits by Rumford, page 178-9. According to one account, Prior used to peddle his glass portraits in the Boston Shipyards on Saturday paydays. Housed in its original simple gilt wood frame with single wood backboard. SIGHT SIZE: 22” x 18”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-98083 (800-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	384	$345.00	ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM MATHEW PRIOR (American, 1806-1873) PORTRAIT OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Reverse painting on glass of Abraham Lincoln dressed in a formal black coat and white shirt. Grayish background. Prior was known to have done portraits of George and Martha Washington and also Lincoln in this style. REFERENCE: American Folk Portraits by Rumford, page 178-9. According to one account, Prior used to peddle his glass portraits in the Boston Shipyards on Saturday paydays. Housed in its original simple gilt wood frame with single wood backboard. SIGHT SIZE: 22” x 18”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-98083 (800-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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