Auction includes other historical portraits and fine art

  • Rare portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart to be auctioned
  • Expected to fetch between $1.5 million and $2.5 million
  • Part of Christie’s live Important Americana sale
  • Only 14 Vaughan-type portraits known to exist
  • Auction also includes other Washington portraits and a portrait of Benjamin Franklin
  • Highlight of Christie’s Americana Week

A rare lifetime depiction of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart is set to be auctioned at Christie’s. The portrait, known as George Washington (Vaughn type), is estimated to fetch between $1.5 million and $2.5 million. It is part of Christie’s live Important Americana sale, which will feature a wide range of American fine art, furniture, folk art, ceramics, and silver. The auction also includes other portraits of Washington and a portrait of Benjamin Franklin. This event is the highlight of Christie’s Americana Week.

Public Companies: Christie’s (N/A)
Private Companies: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Key People: Gilbert Stuart (portraitist), Cara Zimmerman (head of Americana at Christie’s), Rembrandt Peale (artist), Enoch Dean (original owner), Thomas Sully (artist), Jane Cooper Sully (artist)

Factuality Level: 7
Justification: The article provides information about an upcoming Christie’s auction featuring a rare George Washington portrait by Gilbert Stuart. It also mentions other artworks that will be included in the auction. The information seems to be factual and based on the statements from Christie’s and other institutions involved. However, there is no additional context or analysis provided, and the article does not address any potential criticisms or controversies related to the auction or the artworks.

Noise Level: 3
Justification: The article provides information about an upcoming auction at Christie’s featuring rare portraits of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. It includes details about the estimated prices and the historical significance of the artworks. However, the article does not provide any analysis or insights beyond the basic information about the auction.

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