PORTRAIT OF POSEY CROSBY JOHNSON.

Large oil on canvas formal portrait shows a seated middle aged woman holding pink roses in her lap, wearing a light blue gown with shawl. She wears a large ring and wedding band and diamond studded haircomb. Background is a rural landscape reminiscence of a Maine scene. this portrait purportedly painted by De Amengiel, who was also known to have painted a portrait of the Empress of China. According to the information provided by the estate Posy’s father was a sea captain in the China trade in the late 1800’s. The Crosby family has been prominent in Maine since the 19th Century, including William George Crosby who was Governor of Maine from 1853 through 1854. Unsigned. SIZE: Sight: 50″ x 40 Overall: 58″ x 46″ PROVENANCE: The Pratt Estate, Belfast, Maine; through several antique dealers; The Estate of Anthony M. Kurland Jr of Maine. Archaeologist with degree from Yale and PhD from Harvard. CONDITION: Very good. 9-93133 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2231a

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2231a	$237.00	PORTRAIT OF POSEY CROSBY JOHNSON. Large oil on canvas formal portrait shows a seated middle aged woman holding pink roses in her lap, wearing a light blue gown with shawl. She wears a large ring and wedding band and diamond studded haircomb. Background is a rural landscape reminiscence of a Maine scene. this portrait purportedly painted by De Amengiel, who was also known to have painted a portrait of the Empress of China. According to the information provided by the estate Posy’s father was a sea captain in the China trade in the late 1800’s. The Crosby family has been prominent in Maine since the 19th Century, including William George Crosby who was Governor of Maine from 1853 through 1854. Unsigned. SIZE: Sight: 50″ x 40 Overall: 58″ x 46″ PROVENANCE: The Pratt Estate, Belfast, Maine; through several antique dealers; The Estate of Anthony M. Kurland Jr of Maine. Archaeologist with degree from Yale and PhD from Harvard. CONDITION: Very good. 9-93133 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2231a Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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PORTRAIT OF POSEY CROSBY JOHNSON.