SIGNED (19th Century) THE MEND.

SIGNED (19th Century) THE MEND. Oil on canvas interior scene shows a young woman seated at a table mending a piece of clothing. A candlestick, scissors and spools of thread are on the stand and a fireplace mantle is behind her with various articles atop. Appears to have an illegible signature bottom left. Housed in a period gesso decorated frame (some losses). SIZE: 14″ x 12″. PROVENANCE: From an East Sangerville, Maine private collection, by descent from Dr. Samuel Cox Hooker (1864, Brenchley England -1935, Brooklyn Heights, New York), a sugar chemist, magician, and art collector, to the present owner, a great-grand-daughter. Acquired by Dr. Hooker in Paris. CONDITION: Some inpainting, consolidation and craquelure, fair to good. 9-94928 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 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
	343	$575.00	SIGNED (19th Century) THE MEND. Oil on canvas interior scene shows a young woman seated at a table mending a piece of clothing. A candlestick, scissors and spools of thread are on the stand and a fireplace mantle is behind her with various articles atop. Appears to have an illegible signature bottom left. Housed in a period gesso decorated frame (some losses). SIZE: 14″ x 12″. PROVENANCE: From an East Sangerville, Maine private collection, by descent from Dr. Samuel Cox Hooker (1864, Brenchley England -1935, Brooklyn Heights, New York), a sugar chemist, magician, and art collector, to the present owner, a great-grand-daughter. Acquired by Dr. Hooker in Paris. CONDITION: Some inpainting, consolidation and craquelure, fair to good. 9-94928 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 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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