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Xanthus Smith, attributed. Important portrait of Dr. David Livingstone, the famed African explorer.

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Xanthus Smith, attributed. Important portrait of Dr. David Livingstone, the famed African explorer.

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Xanthus Smith, attributed. Important portrait of Dr. David Livingstone, the famed African explorer. 19th century. Oil on canvas. Framed. Titled on reverse. Verbal history "from the Maine estate of Xanthus Smith and inspected by Terry Vose of Vose Galleries and determined to be his work". Appears to be unsigned. Stretcher marks. Minor paint loss. Craquelure. Sight: 28.25 x 24in. Overall: 32 x 28in.

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Xanthus Smith, attributed. Important portrait of Dr. David Livingstone, the famed African explorer.

Name: Xanthus Smith, attributed. Important portrait of Dr. David Livingstone, the famed African explorer.
SKU: 136164995
Price: 750 USD
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