American military officer and politician (1808–1889) who was the first and only president of the Confederacy. Striking original painting of Jefferson Davis, 15.5 x 19.5, oil on canvas, signed in paint in the lower left, “Kriewhoff—17,” evidently indicating that it was painted in 1917. Presented in a likely original gold-toned ornately carved wooden frame to an overall size of 25 x 30. Frame also bears a brass gallery plate which reads, "Jeff. Davis, J. B. Miller Collection." In fine condition, with expected overall craquelure to the painting's finish, and painting loose from frame. An uncommon portrait, likely portraying him as senator or secretary of war. RR Auction COA.
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