Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Americana. Part 1

Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Americana. Part 1

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 208. Henry, Patrick | The only known depiction of Patrick Henry from the American Revolution.

Henry, Patrick | The only known depiction of Patrick Henry from the American Revolution

New York Gantry Point Warehouse

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June 25, 02:00 PM GMT

Estimate

200,000 - 300,000 USD

Bid

180,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Henry, Patrick

Attributed to John Hesselius (1728-1778)


Oil on canvas (back: 280 x 230 mm; to sight: 270 x 220 mm). Verso of canvas inscribed ("Patrick Henry 177[?]”); minor craquelure throughout, very minor loss. Framed (365 x 315 mm); not examined out of frame.

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