ISABEL GRAHAM EATON (American, 1845-) PORTRAIT OF RALPH WINSLOW MERRILL.

ISABEL GRAHAM EATON (American, 1845-) PORTRAIT OF RALPH WINSLOW MERRILL. Charming oil on canvas interior scene shows a child in white christening dress and light blue stockings with black shoes standing next to a colorful curtain with painting in background and colorful wallpaper and floor covering. The shy child hides partially behind the curtain. Signed lower left “I. G. Eaton 1889”. Housed in its original gilt gesso decorated frame. Accompanying painting is a pencil signed artist print of the painting. Also history of the sitter which indicates that the painting was purchased in 1964 at the Camden, Maine Antique Show. The card indicates that this was painted for Mr. Merrill’s father, Isaac Hobbs Merrill, founder of the Merrill Trust Company of Bangor. SIZE: 27” x 20”. CONDITION: A section of the bottom has chipping and loose paint, approximately 4” x 2”. Otherwise very good. 9-28739 (500-1000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2006

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
	291	$920.00	ISABEL GRAHAM EATON (American, 1845-) PORTRAIT OF RALPH WINSLOW MERRILL. Charming oil on canvas interior scene shows a child in white christening dress and light blue stockings with black shoes standing next to a colorful curtain with painting in background and colorful wallpaper and floor covering. The shy child hides partially behind the curtain. Signed lower left “I. G. Eaton 1889”. Housed in its original gilt gesso decorated frame. Accompanying painting is a pencil signed artist print of the painting. Also history of the sitter which indicates that the painting was purchased in 1964 at the Camden, Maine Antique Show. The card indicates that this was painted for Mr. Merrill’s father, Isaac Hobbs Merrill, founder of the Merrill Trust Company of Bangor. SIZE: 27” x 20”. CONDITION: A section of the bottom has chipping and loose paint, approximately 4” x 2”. Otherwise very good. 9-28739 (500-1000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2006 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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