NEW ENGLAND MEMORIAL WATERCOLOR OF MR. BENJAMIN GUILD.

NEW ENGLAND MEMORIAL WATERCOLOR OF MR. BENJAMIN GUILD. Circa 1800. Possibly Boston. The watercolor mourning picture depicting a central tomb being mourned over by young lady in yellow ribbon tied Empire dress, the tomb set before a small reflecting pool framed by classical willow tree, a cemetery in the near middle ground and hills in the background. In the sky, partially hidden in cloud, a celestial spirit. “Sacred I’ll keep thy dear remains/In memory of Mr. Benjamin Guild who departed/ this life Decbr 2nd 1800 AE 33 yrs/Celestial spirits hover oer his tomb/Deck it with garlands of amaranthine/ blooms”. SIZE: Sight: 15-1/2″ x 17-1/2″ PROVENANCE: From the private collection of Dorothy-Lee Jones. CONDITION: With some overall discoloration to paper, especially in area of sky due to acid reaction to backboards. Craquelure in areas where watercolor is heaviest. Some slight creasing and wrinkles to border of proper right side of paper. A small crease or tear to proper right side of tomb, across tree trunk. Colors remain good. 9-23202 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

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
	1006	$1,782.50	NEW ENGLAND MEMORIAL WATERCOLOR OF MR. BENJAMIN GUILD. Circa 1800. Possibly Boston. The watercolor mourning picture depicting a central tomb being mourned over by young lady in yellow ribbon tied Empire dress, the tomb set before a small reflecting pool framed by classical willow tree, a cemetery in the near middle ground and hills in the background. In the sky, partially hidden in cloud, a celestial spirit. “Sacred I’ll keep thy dear remains/In memory of Mr. Benjamin Guild who departed/ this life Decbr 2nd 1800 AE 33 yrs/Celestial spirits hover oer his tomb/Deck it with garlands of amaranthine/ blooms”. SIZE: Sight: 15-1/2″ x 17-1/2″ PROVENANCE: From the private collection of Dorothy-Lee Jones. CONDITION: With some overall discoloration to paper, especially in area of sky due to acid reaction to backboards. Craquelure in areas where watercolor is heaviest. Some slight creasing and wrinkles to border of proper right side of paper. A small crease or tear to proper right side of tomb, across tree trunk. Colors remain good. 9-23202 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 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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