$2,133
American School, 19th Century Portrait of James Benjamin Hickox of Waterbury, Connecticut, (b. 1821- d.1870). Unsigned, sitter identified on a label affixed to the reverse. Oil on wood panel, c.1850, 24 x 19 1/2 in., in a period gilt gesso frame. Condition: Craquelure, minor retouch, light scratch c.r., small loss to panel u.l. Two Small spots at corners or lips, a few spot in beard, craquelure is stable., unobtrusive loss on panel is about 3/4 x 1/2 at u.r. edge near corner, there are about 5 small light superfluous paint drips on the panel.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-11-01