(American/Massachusetts, 1775-1856). Oil on wood panel. Portrait of a young gentleman. Signature “C. Thompson” is carved into the work lower left. Sight size: 30 1/2″ high x 24 1/4″ wide. In the original carved and gilded frame measuring: 36″ high x 32″ wide. Provenance: George Decas Collection. Estate of Alfred J. Walker, legendary art dealer and collector. Founder of Walker-Cunningham Fine Art. Some areas of minor touchups under blacklight. Some areas of stable craquelure. Minor paint loss in lower left section. Frame is in good condition.
