VINCENT COLYER (American 1825-1888) PORTRAIT OF LT. STEPHEN DECATUR U.S.N.

VINCENT COLYER (American 1825-1888) PORTRAIT OF LT. STEPHEN DECATUR U.S.N. This large oval crayon portrait depicts bust likeness of Lt. Decatur with a full beard. Image executed with black and white on a grayish-brown background. Signed boldly on the reverse “Lt. Stephen Decatur U.S.N. by V. Colyer N.Y. Brookline. Mass. July 1852”. Lt. Stephen Decatur eventually attained the rank of Commodore and was the son of John Pine Decatur and nephew of his famous namesake. SIZE: 25-1/2″ x 21-1/2″ PROVENANCE: By descent through the family of Stephen Decatur CONDITION: Various imperfections including bruises, scrapes and wear to the surface. 9-98702 (800-1,200)

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
	2108	$230.00	VINCENT COLYER (American 1825-1888) PORTRAIT OF LT. STEPHEN DECATUR U.S.N. This large oval crayon portrait depicts bust likeness of Lt. Decatur with a full beard. Image executed with black and white on a grayish-brown background. Signed boldly on the reverse “Lt. Stephen Decatur U.S.N. by V. Colyer N.Y. Brookline. Mass. July 1852”. Lt. Stephen Decatur eventually attained the rank of Commodore and was the son of John Pine Decatur and nephew of his famous namesake. SIZE: 25-1/2″ x 21-1/2″ PROVENANCE: By descent through the family of Stephen Decatur CONDITION: Various imperfections including bruises, scrapes and wear to the surface. 9-98702 (800-1,200) 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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