DOCTOR JOHN CLARKE FAMILY SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT BY AUGUSTE EDOUART.

Circa 1840, Saratoga Springs, New York. Signed “Aug. Edouart Fecit Saratoga 1840” in center of portrait beneath figure of young lady. The portrait of typical form in a period music room setting illustrating Mrs. Clarke seated in a chair, book in hand, being offered flowers from a basket by the youngest daughter. An older daughter standing central showing a drawing to Dr. Clarke who is seated, book in hand with his eyeglasses, a third daughter with sheet music standing behind him. Housed in a period bird’s-eye maple frame with gilt slip. Note: A portrait of John Clarke also done by Edouart shows Dr. Clarke seated in essentially the same position in profile as is seen in the family portrait offered today. This silhouette is presently in the National Portrait Gallery Collection. The portrait was also executed in 1840. John Clarke emigrated from Yorkshire England and became one of the leading physicians at Saratoga in the early 19th century where he had moved from New York City. Among his acquisitions was the purchase of land which included Congress Spring, a well known mineral spring in Saratoga. It was here that he built his family home and began the marketing and bottling of mineral water from the spring which in a few short years became a worldwide export, vastly increasing his wealth. He died in 1846 at age 73. Accompanying the lot are photocopies of an excerpt on John Clarke, MD from Auguste Edouart’s Silhouettes of Eminent American, 1839-944 with image of original portrait of Doctor Clarke, and an excerpt from “History of Saratoga County, New York” by Nathanial Bartlett Sylvester 1978. SIZE: Sight: 14-3/4″ h x 23-1/4″ w. CONDITION: General light toning throughout, a small area of paper loss upper right corner facing, otherwise good. 50559-1 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2160

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

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
	2160	$18,960.00	DOCTOR JOHN CLARKE FAMILY SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT BY AUGUSTE EDOUART. Circa 1840, Saratoga Springs, New York. Signed “Aug. Edouart Fecit Saratoga 1840” in center of portrait beneath figure of young lady. The portrait of typical form in a period music room setting illustrating Mrs. Clarke seated in a chair, book in hand, being offered flowers from a basket by the youngest daughter. An older daughter standing central showing a drawing to Dr. Clarke who is seated, book in hand with his eyeglasses, a third daughter with sheet music standing behind him. Housed in a period bird’s-eye maple frame with gilt slip. Note: A portrait of John Clarke also done by Edouart shows Dr. Clarke seated in essentially the same position in profile as is seen in the family portrait offered today. This silhouette is presently in the National Portrait Gallery Collection. The portrait was also executed in 1840. John Clarke emigrated from Yorkshire England and became one of the leading physicians at Saratoga in the early 19th century where he had moved from New York City. Among his acquisitions was the purchase of land which included Congress Spring, a well known mineral spring in Saratoga. It was here that he built his family home and began the marketing and bottling of mineral water from the spring which in a few short years became a worldwide export, vastly increasing his wealth. He died in 1846 at age 73. Accompanying the lot are photocopies of an excerpt on John Clarke, MD from Auguste Edouart’s Silhouettes of Eminent American, 1839-944 with image of original portrait of Doctor Clarke, and an excerpt from “History of Saratoga County, New York” by Nathanial Bartlett Sylvester 1978. SIZE: Sight: 14-3/4″ h x 23-1/4″ w. CONDITION: General light toning throughout, a small area of paper loss upper right corner facing, otherwise good. 50559-1 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2160 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 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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DOCTOR JOHN CLARKE FAMILY SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT BY AUGUSTE EDOUART.