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Bass Otis (American, 1784-1861) Portrait of a Man, 1854 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm) framed 28 x 34 x 2 in. (71.1 x 86.4 x 5.1 cm)

Sold for $500 at Bonhams on Jan 31, 2025.

Bass Otis (American, 1784-1861) Portrait of a Man, 1854 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm) framed 28 x 34 x 2 in. (71.1 x 86.4 x 5.1 cm) auction lot image

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BASS OTIS (American, 1784-1861) Portrait of a Man, 1854 inscribed 'Painted by Bass Otis. No 17 Bennet Street / Boston. / August 16 1854.' (on the reverse; with stenciled mark 'FROM / M.J. WHIPPLE'S / Artists Supply Store / 35 CORNHILL / BOSTON' (at bottom) oil on canvas in later gilt frame 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm) framed 28 x 34 x 2 in. (71.1 x 86.4 x 5.1 cm)

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