UNSIGNED (Early 20th Century) TROOPS ENTERING THE CITY

UNSIGNED (Early 20th Century) TROOPS ENTERING THE CITY – SPANISH AMERICAN WAR. Oil on canvas scene shows the American and island commanders leading a large force of infantrymen in a parade along a street with tall palm trees. A US flag and white flag are seen at the end of the procession. The local native population is seen outside a thatched roof hut as well as an onlooker from a large stucco building. This possibly depicts Nelson A. Miles, Commanding General of the United States Army, and his counterpart leading the troops in victory in Cuba. NOTE: The family of the consignor always believed that there was a possibility of this being an unsigned Remington painting. he went to great lengths, including having the painting x-rayed, which was inconclusive and accompany the lot. Remington was known to have done paintings of this style at this time. Housed in a black stained oak frame which retains a label from John C. Graul, New York City. The stretcher retaining its original Frost & Adams, Boston label. SIZE: 36″ x 48″. PROVENANCE: From a large Boston, MA area Estate. CONDITION: Painting has an old center tear of 3″, there is chipping on several areas of the canvas, in need of restoration. 9-99284 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

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
	1221	$1,150.00	UNSIGNED (Early 20th Century) TROOPS ENTERING THE CITY – SPANISH AMERICAN WAR. Oil on canvas scene shows the American and island commanders leading a large force of infantrymen in a parade along a street with tall palm trees. A US flag and white flag are seen at the end of the procession. The local native population is seen outside a thatched roof hut as well as an onlooker from a large stucco building. This possibly depicts Nelson A. Miles, Commanding General of the United States Army, and his counterpart leading the troops in victory in Cuba. NOTE: The family of the consignor always believed that there was a possibility of this being an unsigned Remington painting. he went to great lengths, including having the painting x-rayed, which was inconclusive and accompany the lot. Remington was known to have done paintings of this style at this time. Housed in a black stained oak frame which retains a label from John C. Graul, New York City. The stretcher retaining its original Frost & Adams, Boston label. SIZE: 36″ x 48″. PROVENANCE: From a large Boston, MA area Estate. CONDITION: Painting has an old center tear of 3″, there is chipping on several areas of the canvas, in need of restoration. 9-99284 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 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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