Bidspirit auction | Oil Canvas Portrait of Priest

Oil Canvas Portrait of Priest in Ceremonial Dress - The mid 20th century oil on canvas painting depicts a portrait of a priest in ceremonial dress. It has an insignia on top left painted on it, which reads, ”Episcopal Theological Seminary in Kentucky 1832”. It is signed lower left ”Essig - 1966” and on the back ”I. R. Essig 1966”. Frame measures 48” h x 41.5” w and exposed image measures 39.25” h x 32.5” w. Frame has some surface scratches and the canvas has a stretch in it at the top edge & slightly at left of priest. Condition: Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging/use. Request Condition Reports via email or telephone in advance of the auction. Any condition report verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The buyer is expected to be the expert. Country of origin, material is not guaranteed. Credit or Debit Card payments by New Buyers of high value items, gold, or silver will not be accepted; instead, form of payment must be cash, cashier's check, money order, or electronic funds transfer. // Registration, bidding, and participation in this auction constitute the bidder?s electronic acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, forming a legally binding contract enforceable under applicable law.