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Historic Waldorf Astoria Presidential Suite Portrait – Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century (1 of 2)
A rare opportunity to acquire a singular (pair offered on separate listing) of a hand-painted portrait that once graced one of New York’s most iconic hotels — the Waldorf Astoria. This late 19th-century portrait of a lady was prominently displayed on the right side of the fireplace in the private living room of the Presidential Suite (35A).
Provenance:
Directly from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York CityThe female portrait retains the original Waldorf Astoria inventory label (KW-1 39-C)Visual documentation included; further confirmation available via Getty archival photographs and public articles referencing the suite’s interiors
Attribution & Subject:
While painted in the late 1800s, this work is believed to be faithful a copie — possibly by amateur or hobbyist artists — of an iconic early 19th-century portrait:
Mrs. Alexander Dirom (1819) by Sir Henry Raeburn
Condition:
Moderate overall: signs of age include craquelure, paint flaking, frame losses, and areas of in-paintingStructurally stable and displayable, but would benefit from conservation/restoration if desired.
Dimensions (): 34 x 28 in. (framed)
This piece of artwork is not only decorative but holds immense historical value due to their placement in one of the most storied hotel rooms in American history, frequented by presidents, dignitaries, and celebrities throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
