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May 2024: Day Two

Fri, May 17, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1199

Irish Oil on Canvas, Ca. Mid 19th C., "Portrait of Francis White", H 28" W 22.75"

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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Unsigned. Half length portrait of Francis White (1787-1859) wearing a grey coat, cravat at his neck and holding a book. Francis White was a surgeon and advocate for the mentally ill, helping to introduce the 1845 Lunatics Act in Ireland which required an inspector of asylums to have a medical degree and changed the status of individuals committed from prisoners to patients. In 1846 he was appointed the first inspector of asylums in Ireland after the act's passage. Having a giltwood and gesso frame, H 35.5", W 30".

Condition

Original canvas. Small puncture in the upper right. Stretcher impressions. Overall craquelure. Overall varnish fluoresces under UV light. Small points of inpainting in the background. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.

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