Revised: 8/18/2014

There are two tears in the background near top of the head, as a result of a recent accident (not noted in the catalog)

UNSIGNED (American, last half of 19th Century) PORTRAIT OF BENJAMIN DAVIS.

The portrait shows a young man in Civil War Captain’s uniform, wearing a mustache and beard, with brown hair. He lived in Charlestown, Mass and was a cabinet maker. He enlisted on 4/19/1861 as a Private and mustered into the Mass 5th Infantry. On 9/3/1861 he mustered into the Mass 22nd Infantry and was killed on 5/10/1864 at Laurel Hill, Va. Housed in its original 19th century fancy gilt frame with some losses. SIZE: Sight: 30″ x 25″ Overall: 40″ x 35″ CONDITION: Several holes, in need of restoration. 7-70721 (600-900) – Lot 2295

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014

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
	2295	$474.00	Revised: 8/18/2014 There are two tears in the background near top of the head, as a result of a recent accident (not noted in the catalog) UNSIGNED (American, last half of 19th Century) PORTRAIT OF BENJAMIN DAVIS. The portrait shows a young man in Civil War Captain’s uniform, wearing a mustache and beard, with brown hair. He lived in Charlestown, Mass and was a cabinet maker. He enlisted on 4/19/1861 as a Private and mustered into the Mass 5th Infantry. On 9/3/1861 he mustered into the Mass 22nd Infantry and was killed on 5/10/1864 at Laurel Hill, Va. Housed in its original 19th century fancy gilt frame with some losses. SIZE: Sight: 30″ x 25″ Overall: 40″ x 35″ CONDITION: Several holes, in need of restoration. 7-70721 (600-900) – Lot 2295 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014 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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UNSIGNED (American, last half of 19th Century) PORTRAIT OF BENJAMIN DAVIS.