Bidspirit auction | Attributed to Edward Savage (American,

Attributed to Edward Savage (American, 1761-1817) Oil on Canvas - Attributed to Edward Savage (American, 1761-1817),  Portrait of Captain James Scott, Oil on Canvas, with a ship in the background flying an American flag and naval ensigns near what appears to be a fort.  Dimensions: 30” x 25”, the frame 35” x 30”.  Provenance: John Hancock Tilton, Haverhill, Massachusetts M. Knoedler & Co., Inc., New York City William F. Davidson, New York City Private Collection, New York. Sold, Christie's, New York, ”Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver and Prints”, May 19, 2005, Lot 88. Property from the Collection of Ana Maria Lenfest, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Condition: Professionally restored with new stretchers, relined and some inpainting associated with canvas repairs. The frame shows expected wear including minor losses.