MICAH WILLIAMS (American, 1782-1837) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN.

Unsigned pastel half portrait of wearing a black coat & hand holding his lapel. Housed in a period black painted wood frame with gold liner behind glass. On verso is a copy of the conservation report by The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts, Philadelphia & dated 2004. NOTE: Williams’ method of mounting his works was unique. He affixed the back of the picture to newspaper and attached that to a frame which, in turn, was backed with more newspaper. The conservator has preserved the newspaper and it is mounted on verso. The preceding lot is the mate which presumably is the wife & child. SIZE: Sight: 24″ x 21″. Overall: 29″ x 26″. CONDITION: Restoration as noted in the conservation report, very good. 52283-2 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2272

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

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
	2272	$0.00	MICAH WILLIAMS (American, 1782-1837) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN. Unsigned pastel half portrait of wearing a black coat & hand holding his lapel. Housed in a period black painted wood frame with gold liner behind glass. On verso is a copy of the conservation report by The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts, Philadelphia & dated 2004. NOTE: Williams’ method of mounting his works was unique. He affixed the back of the picture to newspaper and attached that to a frame which, in turn, was backed with more newspaper. The conservator has preserved the newspaper and it is mounted on verso. The preceding lot is the mate which presumably is the wife & child. SIZE: Sight: 24″ x 21″. Overall: 29″ x 26″. CONDITION: Restoration as noted in the conservation report, very good. 52283-2 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2272 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 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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MICAH WILLIAMS (American, 1782-1837) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN.