Lot 366: In the Manner of Chester (Charles) Harding (American 1792-1866)

In the Manner of Chester (Charles) Harding (American 1792-1866)
Portrait of a Gentleman
Depicting a man, possibly a judge, in a black coat and white stock, painted with the restrained realism and dark background characteristic of early 19th-century Anglo-American portraiture.
Oil on canvas
26″ x 21″
Provenance: Property from the Estate of Ross McKenzie long time 30 year employee of Clearing House Auction Galleries in Wethersfield, CT
Condition: Pronounced craquelure across the surface, minor losses; relined or later stretcher likely; frame with wear.

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Estimate: $200- $400

Auction Date: October 25, 2025

Realized Price: $213.5