Bidspirit auction | American School, Portrait of Captain

American School, Portrait of Captain Bates, Oil on Canvas - American School Portrait of Captain Bates Oil on Canvas 19th C. portrait of a sea captain of Boston, c. 1830, appears to be unsigned. Subject identified by a c. 1960 label affixed to the reverse. Label reads ”Purchased from Joseph Garnier, Pinehurst, N.C./May 1960/Captain Bates/Boston Sea Captain/Artist Unknown c. 1820-1840” Minor retouch, patch l.l., relined. Provenance: Skinner, Boston, MA, June 4, 2006, Sale 2322, lot 259; Property from a New England Collector Sight: 22 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. (57.2 x 44.5 cm.), Frame: 28 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (72.4 x 59.7 cm.) Condition: Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to requisite a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot.  We also recommended asking for a shipping quote before bidding as well. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.