Rare Superb Early 19th C American Sea Captain Oil Portrait Painting Of Captain James Gilbert Of The Vessel ''Jones'' And/Or ''Ezpelata'' of Salem & Beverly, Massachusetts. The ''Ezpelata'' was a barque of 181 tons out of Salem, Mass. James Gilbert married on July 6th, 1826 to Sarah. It Is A Wonderful Early Portrait Of A Handsome Young Man In A Gold Waist Coat And Tall Stock And Cravat. Purchased In Completely Original Untouched Condition With Its Original Gilt Gesso Frame. Size 21'' X 26'' Original Surface Varnish. Purchased At Auction From The Direct Descendants Of Captain James Gilbert. Found In South Berwick, Maine. In An Attic With Dust, Neglect & Fly Spots On Him. Did Research On At The Peabody Essex Museum In Massachusetts. This Gem Is Going To Clean Up Currently Covered With Surface Dirt, Soot, & Grime. ThIs Is The Photograph Of The Portrait Taken After A Mild Professional Cleaning. Vibrant In person! We Are Actively Seeking Original Works Of Art In Untouched Condition. This Lovely Oil Painting Comes Complete With Its Original Egg & Dart & Acanthus Leaf Gold Gilt Gesso Wood Carved Frame. Circa: 1825-1835 Excellent Condition Price $45,000.

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