Image Lot Price Description

2206
$23,700.00

UNSIGNED (American, Mid 19th Century) YOUNG BOY IN BLUE/GREY DRESS WITH DOG HOLDING A GARLAND OF FLOWERS.

Wonderful oil on canvas full length portrait of a young blonde haired boy wearing a greyish blue dress with lace cuffs. He wears white pantaloons and black shoes. He holds a colorful garland of flowers including roses, pansies, and other blue, pink and white flowers. His happy dog lies beside him with a friendly face, brown eyes and white and brown coat. The background is brown with a curtain on one side. Housed in a gilt molded wood frame, unsigned. SIZE: 38″ x 29″ Overall: 40-3/4″ x 31-1/2″ PROVENANCE: From a private New Jersey Collection; James D. Julia Auctions 8/24-25/00 Lot 400; Southern NH family with lineage in the Alexander Family CONDITION: Craquelure, two patches on reverse, some minor inpainting, very good. 9-90616 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2206


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014
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