FRAMED AUTOGRAPH: THOMAS EAKINS; ARTIST (American, 1844-1916).

FRAMED AUTOGRAPH: THOMAS EAKINS; ARTIST (American, 1844-1916). This collage incorporates a very important letter written to “L.W Miller” concerning the portrait of Mrs. William D. Frishmuth which is housed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It says in part “The first sketch and general perspective drawing are for convenience made one sixth the size of the picture…” and signed “Yours truly, Thomas Eakins”. Also included are two First Day Covers of Eakins and pictures of the painting mentioned in the letter along with a print of Eakins himself. Housed in a molded wood frame with white matte having eight cutouts. SIZE: Total: 19″ x 22″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Elwyn Dearborn, Medford, NJ & Portland, ME. CONDITION: Very good. 9-95971 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

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
	1212	$2,530.00	FRAMED AUTOGRAPH: THOMAS EAKINS; ARTIST (American, 1844-1916). This collage incorporates a very important letter written to “L.W Miller” concerning the portrait of Mrs. William D. Frishmuth which is housed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It says in part “The first sketch and general perspective drawing are for convenience made one sixth the size of the picture…” and signed “Yours truly, Thomas Eakins”. Also included are two First Day Covers of Eakins and pictures of the painting mentioned in the letter along with a print of Eakins himself. Housed in a molded wood frame with white matte having eight cutouts. SIZE: Total: 19″ x 22″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Elwyn Dearborn, Medford, NJ & Portland, ME. CONDITION: Very good. 9-95971 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 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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