$700
Attributed to Washington Bogart Cooper (American (Tennessee), 1802-1888). "Portrait of David S. Evans" - 1841, oil on canvas, apparently unsigned. Formal portrait painting depicting David S. Evans (American (Shelbyville, Tennessee), 1794-1869) at bust length wearing a black coat over white shirt and black cravat, his long face with strong nose, large blue eyes, and thin pink lips, the figure seated in a red upholstered chair in front of a dark, solid background. Label to verso of frame "David S. Evans, Born Nov. 29, 1795 Virginia, Died Aug. 19, 1869 Shelbyville, Tenn, Great Grandfather of Margaret Evans Lyle Cooper". Accompanied with appraisal from Paul E. Sternberg, Sr. of Marietta, Georgia dated November 11, 1987 valuing the painting at $14,000. Framed approximately 35.75" x 30.75", unframed approximately 30.125" x 20.25". Note: Washington Bogart Cooper is colloquially called "The Man of 1000 Portraits" due to him averaging about 35 portraits per year, including portraits of Tennessee governors commissioned by the Tennessee Historical Society, portraits for the Methodist Church in Tennessee, and for the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Tennessee.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-06-28
