$948
American School, 19th Century Jamaica / A Portrait Study Signed and dated "c v d V... Dec...", inscribed "Jamaica" l.l. Pencil on paper, sheet size 7 x 5 1/4 in. (17.8 x 13.3 cm), framed. Condition: Surface losses, toning, rippling, not examined out of frame. The losses are probably silverfish damage, and are scattered throughout the composition, slightly more prevalent to the bottom half. There are several minor nicks to the edges, and a crease parallel to the lower edge. The work is unobtrusively toned. Although it has not been removed from its frame, there are no other visible condition issues to report.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-03-07