2022-01 Raynors HCA Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/28/2022
1862-Dated Civil War Period, Original Hand-Painted Miniature Portrait of Union General Louis Blencker, Artist Signed and Dated, "Th. Wust / Washington / 1862", (Ferdinand Alexander Wust, Dutch-American,1837-1876), Choice Near Mint. A beautifully rendered, quality Hand-Painted Portrait Miniature of Union General Louis Blencker in his Dress Military Uniform on natural white material, shown with a red silk lined cloak over his left shoulder. This chest-up Portrait Painting is Signed by the Artist over Blencker's left shoulder, "Th. Wust / Washington / 1862." The Miniature Painting measures 3.25" x 2-5/8" being surrounded by a mat, which was popular in the 1860s. The glass is held in place by a gilt metal surround, and the frame is walnut, the overall size being fully to 5.5" x 4.75". An inscription on the back reads: "Genl Louis Blencker of Civil War fame painted by his Compatriot Theo Wust Washington 1862." There is a small hanging loop at the top of the frame, superb for display.
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