ERIC PAPE (American, 1870-1938) LARGE ILLUSTRATION SHOWING THE ACTRESS CLARA SYDE IN HER ROLE AS ANGEL OF THE VISION SCENE IN “CANTERBURY PILGRIMS”.

Oil on canvas Housed in a modern carved gilt wood frame Signed lower left “Eric Pape 1909” NOTE: Wednesday, 8/4/1909, the town of Gloucester Massachusetts put on an outdoor festival in honor of William Howard Taft, President of the United States who accepted the invitation. As part of this festival, the “Canterbury Pilgrims” a play by Percy MacKaye arranged as a dramatic pageant and produced under the direction of Eric Pape, Master of the Pageant, to be given by night at Stage Fort Park which is located on the Southwest corner of Gloucester Harbor. We are not sure where this large illustrative painting was used or displayed. A copy of the pageant program, admission ticket and information on Percy MacKaye is in an accompanied frame display. Also, Eric Pape’s personal copy of the Canterbury Tales which includes Percy MacKaye’s poem of the prologue and ten tales. Also, a laminated photocopy of the Boston Journal’s article on the festival with a picture of Clara Syde. The article mentions a crowd of 25,000 had amassed and at least 2000 automobiles were parked. Unfortunately, the President did not attend but a 21 rocket salute was given on his behalf. SIZE: 57″ x 37-1/2″ Overall: 62-1/2″ x 43″ PROVENANCE: Consignor acquired from the gentleman who inherited the Pape Estate. CONDITION: Lined, some inpainting, very good 9-96846 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1100

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

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
	1100	$2,133.00	ERIC PAPE (American, 1870-1938) LARGE ILLUSTRATION SHOWING THE ACTRESS CLARA SYDE IN HER ROLE AS ANGEL OF THE VISION SCENE IN “CANTERBURY PILGRIMS”. Oil on canvas Housed in a modern carved gilt wood frame Signed lower left “Eric Pape 1909” NOTE: Wednesday, 8/4/1909, the town of Gloucester Massachusetts put on an outdoor festival in honor of William Howard Taft, President of the United States who accepted the invitation. As part of this festival, the “Canterbury Pilgrims” a play by Percy MacKaye arranged as a dramatic pageant and produced under the direction of Eric Pape, Master of the Pageant, to be given by night at Stage Fort Park which is located on the Southwest corner of Gloucester Harbor. We are not sure where this large illustrative painting was used or displayed. A copy of the pageant program, admission ticket and information on Percy MacKaye is in an accompanied frame display. Also, Eric Pape’s personal copy of the Canterbury Tales which includes Percy MacKaye’s poem of the prologue and ten tales. Also, a laminated photocopy of the Boston Journal’s article on the festival with a picture of Clara Syde. The article mentions a crowd of 25,000 had amassed and at least 2000 automobiles were parked. Unfortunately, the President did not attend but a 21 rocket salute was given on his behalf. SIZE: 57″ x 37-1/2″ Overall: 62-1/2″ x 43″ PROVENANCE: Consignor acquired from the gentleman who inherited the Pape Estate. CONDITION: Lined, some inpainting, very good 9-96846 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1100 Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 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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ERIC PAPE (American, 1870-1938) LARGE ILLUSTRATION SHOWING THE ACTRESS CLARA SYDE IN HER ROLE AS ANGEL OF THE VISION SCENE IN “CANTERBURY PILGRIMS”.