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Christian Gullager (1759-1826)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Christian Gullager (1759-1826)
- Portrait of Gertrude Neilson Woodhull and Son, William Henry
- oil on canvas
- 36¾ by 26¾ inches
- Painted circa 1808
Condition
Relined, old, if not original stretchers; yellowed varnish, some scattered in-painting in the child's forehead and bangs.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Gertrude Neilson was born on 25 April 1780 at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Brig. Gen. John Neilson Jr. and Catherine Schuyler Voorhees. Gertrude Neilson married Rev. George Spofford Woodhull on 4 June 1799. His portrait painted by Gullager is in the collection of Princeton University and is illustrated and discussed in Marvin Sadik, "Christian Gullager, Portrait Painter to Federal America", National Portrait Gallery, 1976, pp. 106-108.
Gertrude Neilson appeared on the census of 2 August 1850 with her son John, West Windsor Twp., Mercer County, New Jersey and on the census of 8 June 1860 with her son John, Princeton Twp., Mercer County, New Jersey. She died on 13 February 1863 at age 82. The child in the portrait may be the Rev. William H. Woodhull, who graduated from Princeton.
Gertrude Neilson appeared on the census of 2 August 1850 with her son John, West Windsor Twp., Mercer County, New Jersey and on the census of 8 June 1860 with her son John, Princeton Twp., Mercer County, New Jersey. She died on 13 February 1863 at age 82. The child in the portrait may be the Rev. William H. Woodhull, who graduated from Princeton.