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2298
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ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES CAFFERTY (American, 1819-1869) PORTRAIT OF A BOY IN PLAID JACKET WITH HIS DOG.

Unsigned oil on canvas depicting a red haired, blue eyed boy resting below a tree with a contemplative expression on his face. Accompanied by his dog, the boy is wearing a plaid jacket with his Scottish cap lying at his feet next to his slingshot. The painting is housed in a period carved giltwood frame. Verso of frame retaining a Newman Galleries artist & title label attributing the work to James H. Cafferty. Accompanying the painting is the original Newman Galleries display card with information about the artist. Note: This lot is accompanied by a conservation report from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, dated 1969. The report states the work was signed lower right on the reverse “A.C. Smith/Pinx/1842″ SIZE: 46″ x 36”. Overall: 60″ x 46″ CONDITION: Good restored condition. Lined, with craquelure and minor touch up (some in child’s face) 50804-1 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2298


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016
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