Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

November 19, 2022: Premier Americana - Day Three

Sat, Nov 19, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 2059

SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA FOLK ART PORTRAIT OF CAPTAIN ABRAHAM SAMUELS BYRD

Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for
$327.25
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

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$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA FOLK ART PORTRAIT OF CAPTAIN ABRAHAM SAMUELS BYRD, oil on canvas, bust-length depiction of sitter within oval reserve, no signature located. Housed in likely original walnut frame. Third quarter 19th century. 29 3/4" x 21 1/4", 34 3/4" x 26 1/2" OA.
Provenance: From the John H. and Joan S. Byrd estate collection, Harrisonburg, VA.
Descended in the Byrd family.
Catalogue Note: Captain Abraham Byrd served with the 10th Virginia Infantry Company S, working as assistant quartermaster.

Condition

Very good overall visual condition, with minor tear to right of face with repair to the reverse.