AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th century). PORTRAIT OF A MAN, oil on canvas - 24 in. x 20 in. Estimate $350-450
NOTE: According to family history, the sitter was mayor of Bergen, NY
Not lined, minor stretcher stress, scattered craquelure. Some lifting and flaking of pigment with small losses near all edges. Alligatoring to varnish in jacket. Surface dirt and debris, especially along bottom edge. UV: Old restoration difficult to detect, but apparently in forehead, cheek, background and jacket.
