Sold for:
$3,819
$3,819
Frederick R. Spencer (American, 1806-1875) Portrait of a Gentleman Holding a Book. Signed and dated "Painted F. R. Spencer New York 1833" on reverse. Oil on panel, 35 1/2 x 27 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Minor paint loss at upper center and right center edges. N.B. Spencer was a portrait and genre painter who trained at the National Academy, where he later held various managerial positions. Spencer was a portrait and genre painter who trained at the National Academy, where he later held various managerial positions.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2002-02-24
