Bidspirit auction | Attrib. James Sr or Ellen

Attrib. James Sr or Ellen Sharples, Portrait of Samuel Campbell (1736-1836), Esq., Pastel - Attrib. James Sr or Ellen Sharples Portrait of Samuel Campbell (1736-1836), Esq. Pastel The verso bears a handwritten label describing the sitter and provenance dated in 1852. Also bears an old Christie's label. Provenance: Samuel Campbell; Miss Euphemia D. Willson; Mrs. D. Lawrence Clark, Geneva, New York. Christies. 9 x 7 in. (22.9 x 17.8 cm.), Overall 12 3/4 x 11 in. (32.4 x 27.9 cm.) Horizontal wrinkles through center of piece. Some abrasion to surface in arc shape at the lower edge of work. Some diagonal creases at upper corners. Some light horizontal rub through mid-portion of torso. Lightly adhered to wood backer which split causing the horizontal creasing. Edges slightly uneven may have been trimmed ever so slightly. Otherwise, good condition. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.  PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%.     Condition: Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to requisite a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot.  We also recommended asking for a shipping quote before bidding as well.  CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY, WATCHES, COINS, AND PRECIOUS METALS.