Sold for:
$960
$960
Washington, George (1732-1799) Woven Jacquard Silk Portrait, 1856. Lyon: J.R., 1856. Oval portrait of Washington with the phrase, "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen" around his head, and the fabric woven into an ornate monochromatic frame surmounted by an eagle, in a damaged gilt gessoed frame; the silk with water stains, evidence of cello tape, and short marginal breaks with slight loss, the fabric slightly rumpled in the frame, could be washed, repaired, and flattened, the silk 16 x 19 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-06-01
