March 6, 2026: Winter Americana - Day Three
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LOUIS MATHIEU DIDIER GUILLAUME (FRENCH / AMERICAN, 1816-1892) VIRGINIA PORTRAITS OF MR. AND MRS. CHARLES R. SKINKER, oil on canvas, each a bust-length depiction of a youthful sitter, she wears an elegant dress with a very-finely-painted lace trim (which appears to be executed by pressing paint-covered mesh to the canvas), and roses behind her brooch. Her portrait is signed lower left, both retain a canvas stamp verso from Richmond, Virginia artist supplier "Wm. SATTLER". Each are housed in their likely original gilt gesso frame which is likely the liner to larger frames. Circa 1865. 29 1/2" x 23 1/2" sight, 37 3/4" x 31 3/4" OA.
Catalogue Note: Born in Nantes, France, Louis Mathieu Didier Guillaume (1816-1892) settled in Richmond, Virginia by 1857, where he established himself as a portrait, historical, and still-life painter. By 1871, he had moved to Washington, D. C., where he continued his career until his death.
The sitters Capt. Charles Robert Skinker (1838-1903) and his wife Rose Lesslie Allen Skinker (1845-1924) were married in Richmond, VA in 1867 (possibly around when these portraits were painted) where they resided for the remainder of their lives. Charles fought for the Confederate Army in the Civil War, twice becoming a prisoner, first at Spotsylvania Court House, and then in Richmond. One of his imprisonments supposedly was for bribing a surgeon and feigning mental illness.
She in very good overall condition with scattered minor areas of abrasion and paint losses; he in good condition other than a large tear/puncture; both likely cleaned and resurfaced; frames with moderate wear and loss, but retain a large amount of their original gilt surface.
Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservations, and future acquisitions.
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