$1,845
William Matthew Prior (Massachusetts, Maine, 1806-1873) Portraits of the Honorable Rufus Soule and Susan Mitchell Soule Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 26 x 22 in., in molded gilded frames. Condition: Small spots of paint loss at liner. Note: Rufus Soule (1785-1867) was a ship builder, merchant, legislator, and senator from Freeport, Maine. Accompanying the portraits are late 19th century photographs of these paintings. Estimate $3,000-5,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-03-03
