Ezra Ames

Lot Number: 7 Click on image to enlarge EZRA AMES (AMERICAN 1768-1836) Portrait of Nathaniel Allen Esq., 1817 oil on canvas 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 61 cm) signed and dated on the verso PROVENANCE Dr. G.L. LaPorte, New York Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur, Del. (old Winterthur inventory label on stretcher verso, noting original frame) Parke-Bernet, New York, April 28, 1978 Collection of George J. Arden, New York (acquired at the above auction) Beacon Hill Fine Art, New York (exhibition label on verso) Photographs of the verso of this lot: Click here to sign up to leave an absentee bid on this lot Click here to sign up to bid live by telephone on this lot Click here to request a condition report Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 << Previous lot in this sale Next lot in this sale >> Go back to the thumbnail catalog

Lot 58 ATTRIBUTED TO EZRA AMES (american 1768-1836) PORTRAIT OF A LADY BELIEVED TO BE BETSY MULFORD SUTLIFF Oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5cm) provenance: The Estate of Gerald M. Bordman, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Estimate $2,000-3,000 Generally fair condition, with areas of restoration and retouch, and parts of painting somewhat hard to accurately, precisely 'read' under u.v. light due to varnish. Areas of restoration include: areas of upper background, particularly in the upper left quadrant. While figure's right arm does not appear ostensibly darker under u.v. light vis-à-vis surrounding areas, to the naked eye, much of the right upper arm and forearm are likely restored. Much of canvas has prominent surface craquelure; painting has newish relining and modern stretcher. Areas of retouch include: two spots to figure's upper right side of face, spots of retouch to parts of chest, dress and lower left arm Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale. Unsold

Attributed to Ezra Ames PORTRAIT OF A MAN Oil on panel 30 x 24 1/2 inches Estimate $4,000-6,000

PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN, PURPORTEDLY WILLIAM W. VAN NESS(1776-1823) Oil on canvas 30 x 25 inches

PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN, PURPORTEDLY WILLIAM W. VAN NESS(1776-1823) Oil on canvas 30 x 25 inches