S.M. CHARLES (American, Mid 19th Century) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN, POSSIBLE DR. RICHARD H. STUART.

S.M. CHARLES (American, Mid 19th Century) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN, POSSIBLE DR. RICHARD H. STUART. Oil on canvas half portrait of a young man wearing black coat and white shirt with dark background. Housed in its original gesso decorated gilt frame which is as is and has a “Veerhoff Galleries, Washington D.C.” label. Inscribed on reverse of canvas “Painted by S.M. Charles, 1837″. SIZE: 30″ x 25″. Overall: 37″ x 32”. PROVENANCE: Through the family of Dr. Richard H. Stuart. Stuart was the first physician approached by John Wilkes Booth following the assassination of President Lincoln. While a Confederate, Stuart refused to treat Booth. Dr. Mudd who did offer medical assistance to Booth was hung for treason. CONDITION: Craquelure with some frame abrasion, inpainting, discolored varnish. 7-70176 (400-600)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013

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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	2533	$0.00	S.M. CHARLES (American, Mid 19th Century) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN, POSSIBLE DR. RICHARD H. STUART. Oil on canvas half portrait of a young man wearing black coat and white shirt with dark background. Housed in its original gesso decorated gilt frame which is as is and has a “Veerhoff Galleries, Washington D.C.” label. Inscribed on reverse of canvas “Painted by S.M. Charles, 1837″. SIZE: 30″ x 25″. Overall: 37″ x 32”. PROVENANCE: Through the family of Dr. Richard H. Stuart. Stuart was the first physician approached by John Wilkes Booth following the assassination of President Lincoln. While a Confederate, Stuart refused to treat Booth. Dr. Mudd who did offer medical assistance to Booth was hung for treason. CONDITION: Craquelure with some frame abrasion, inpainting, discolored varnish. 7-70176 (400-600) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013 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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