SAMUEL ISHAM. (American, 1855-1914). LINCOLN ISHAM, identified on plaque. Oil on canvas - Framed, 22 in. x 20 in. Estimate $1,000-1,500
The sitter was a Great Grandson of President Abraham Lincoln. And the portrait painter was his Uncle. According to a label on the reverse this portrait was done in 1903. PROVENANCE: Society of the Cincinnati Auction, C. G. Sloan and Co., December, 2000
Lined; minor surface dirt and debris with overall craquelure. Minor abrasion upper right corner at edge.
UV: Possible inpainting left side in sleeve, around hat in background and lower right in background.
