Sterling Auctions Antique Estates Auction
Tuesday September 21, 6:30pm
First Church Hall
6 Meeting House Hill Rd, Sterling, MA
Preview 5-6:30 pm

STERLING, MASS. — “Portrait of William Patten, Banker,” 1796-1823, attributed to Gilbert Stuart, will be sold at auction on September 21 by Sterling Auctions.
William Patten was born in Westford, Mass. He became a banker. On his death, his brother James, who moved to Sterling in 1816, inherited his portrait. This information was related to the auctioneer John Powers in 1972 by Charlotte Patten-Gildutis, who passed away recently at age 103. She said the portrait has been passed down in the family since 1825 with the understanding that it was painted by Gilbert Stuart. The Pattens have been a prominent family in Sterling with several streets named for them.
Sterling Auctions is at 6 Meetinghouse Hill Road. For information, 978-422-7901.

Willimantic Spool Cabinet, Set of 6 decorated thumb back chairs, 4 slat ladder back, early 1 drawer stand with Birdseye top and other furniture inkwells, Pottery, Sterling silver, Primitives, Orientalia, Hooked rugs, Brassware, Spode and other China, Woodenware, Paintings, Prints, iron ware, Etc. All consigned fresh to the market from 2 Sterling estates.
All Sales Final,
Cash or known checks.
Dovetail box with strap hinges, etc. Some of the oriental rugs 2 drawer blanket chest
2 seascape oils Portrait of William Patten One of several pine cupboards soda cooler
attributed to Gilbert Stuart.
Chateau Thierry, the turning point of the war
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