- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Grossman Estate, Autographs, and Fresh Finds
Lot 26:
Description
After Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755-1828). Hand-colored lithograph on paper, Portrait of George Washington. This large-scale work presents the subject in a three-quarter view, modeled after the Athenaeum portrait. The image is presented within a dark mount featuring a gilded arched border, accented at the top center with an integrated decorative floral motif of a red blossom and green leaves. The artwork is housed in a wide Victorian-era gilt wood and composition frame decorated with scrolling foliate and geometric motifs. The reverse features a wooden panel backing secured by metal points. Unsigned. Sight: 18 x 9 in. Frame: 35 x 22 in.
From the Woodstock, New York estate of music manager Albert Grossman, best known for managing artists including Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, The Band, and Peter, Paul and Mary.
Condition report:
The frame exhibits extensive losses to the gilded finish and decorative composition molding throughout all four sides and corners. Cracks and chips to the gesso are present. The artwork displays a visible vertical crease passing through the center of the chin. The paper support shows age-related toning and surface grime. The wooden reverse panel has a vertical split and is missing several metal securing points on the left edge.
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