$6,600
John Wood Dodge (American, 1807-1893) Portrait of N. N. Wilkinson of New Orleans. Artist, date, and subject identified in inscriptions on backing paper, possibly by the artist, "Painted by John W. Dodge (from life) New Orleans, March 2nd. 1848./Mr. N.N. Wilkinson Cash. of Canal, bank New Orleans, La." Oil on ivory, 3 7/8 x 3 3/8 in., mounted in a gilt-brass mat, with burgundy velvet foremat in a pressed-paper case. Condition: Case split, otherwise very good.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-10-27