WILLIAM WINSTANLEY, ALS.

WILLIAM WINSTANLEY, ALS. 2pps., small folio, New York December 23, 1799 to Tobias Lear stating that he is, “preparing to paint a full length portrait of the late general Washington…to determine his likeness as correctly as possible, I have lately purchased the original head painted from life by Stuart…but in order to give a just resemblance of figure likewise, it is necessary that I have a model. I therefore request the use of one of his suits if velvet…” Winstanley then states that “If however it should be necessary to acquaint Mrs. Washington with this request, and the mentioning of it deemed improper, I shall feel contented to relinquish the object contemplated by it altogether…” Winstanley states that if the suit can be obtained it should be sent by mail to “the care of Gen. Hamilton…the oldest is as fit for my purpose as the newest.” Marvin Sadik, the former director of The National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, is among those who believe (on stylistic grounds) that the full length oil of Washington in the East Room of The White House is by Winstanley, and not by Gilbert Stuart. CONDITION: The letter is in good condition and complete, but broken on quarter folds. 9-97912 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010

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
	2047	$12,075.00	WILLIAM WINSTANLEY, ALS. 2pps., small folio, New York December 23, 1799 to Tobias Lear stating that he is, “preparing to paint a full length portrait of the late general Washington…to determine his likeness as correctly as possible, I have lately purchased the original head painted from life by Stuart…but in order to give a just resemblance of figure likewise, it is necessary that I have a model. I therefore request the use of one of his suits if velvet…” Winstanley then states that “If however it should be necessary to acquaint Mrs. Washington with this request, and the mentioning of it deemed improper, I shall feel contented to relinquish the object contemplated by it altogether…” Winstanley states that if the suit can be obtained it should be sent by mail to “the care of Gen. Hamilton…the oldest is as fit for my purpose as the newest.” Marvin Sadik, the former director of The National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, is among those who believe (on stylistic grounds) that the full length oil of Washington in the East Room of The White House is by Winstanley, and not by Gilbert Stuart. CONDITION: The letter is in good condition and complete, but broken on quarter folds. 9-97912 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010 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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