THOMAS SULLY (American, 1782-1873) PORTRAIT OF EDGAR ALLEN POE.

THOMAS SULLY (American, 1782-1873) PORTRAIT OF EDGAR ALLEN POE. Oval oil on canvas portrait shows a youthful Poe with curly brown hair and no mustache. He wears a black coat, white shirt and black bow tie. He is placed against an olive green to black background. Housed in what appears to be its original fancy oval gold gesso decorated frame. Written and signed on back with conjoined TS. Dated 1861 and identified “Edgar Allen Poe”. An interesting early portrait done after Poe’s death (1809-1847) by one of America’s leading artists, Thomas Sully. SIZE: 24” x 20”. CONDITION: Restored with inpainting. 9-95280 (35,000-45,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003

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
	54	$0.00	THOMAS SULLY (American, 1782-1873) PORTRAIT OF EDGAR ALLEN POE. Oval oil on canvas portrait shows a youthful Poe with curly brown hair and no mustache. He wears a black coat, white shirt and black bow tie. He is placed against an olive green to black background. Housed in what appears to be its original fancy oval gold gesso decorated frame. Written and signed on back with conjoined TS. Dated 1861 and identified “Edgar Allen Poe”. An interesting early portrait done after Poe’s death (1809-1847) by one of America’s leading artists, Thomas Sully. SIZE: 24” x 20”. CONDITION: Restored with inpainting. 9-95280 (35,000-45,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003 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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