UNSIGNED (American, 19th Century) “NEGROES DANCING”.

UNSIGNED (American, 19th Century) “NEGROES DANCING”. Oil on canvas tropical scene shows a man playing a guitar while two couples dance. They are in colorful costumes and the women’s dresses fall below the chest. A woman is seated with child and basket of tropical fruit in right corner under a palm tree which has a monkey atop. The colorful painting has a wonderful folk art appeal. Several labels are affixed to back including a type written label indicating the title and “Collection of Arnold Seligmann, Rey & Co Loan Berkshire Museum”. Another label indicating Wadsworth Athenaeum Seligmann. Arnold Seligmann was a noted art dealer in the first half of the 20th Century. Housed in an early carved wood frame. SIZE: 18” x 25-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. Relined with minor spot inpainting in sky. 9-73567 LGD (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007

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
	365	$10,925.00	UNSIGNED (American, 19th Century) “NEGROES DANCING”. Oil on canvas tropical scene shows a man playing a guitar while two couples dance. They are in colorful costumes and the women’s dresses fall below the chest. A woman is seated with child and basket of tropical fruit in right corner under a palm tree which has a monkey atop. The colorful painting has a wonderful folk art appeal. Several labels are affixed to back including a type written label indicating the title and “Collection of Arnold Seligmann, Rey & Co Loan Berkshire Museum”. Another label indicating Wadsworth Athenaeum Seligmann. Arnold Seligmann was a noted art dealer in the first half of the 20th Century. Housed in an early carved wood frame. SIZE: 18” x 25-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. Relined with minor spot inpainting in sky. 9-73567 LGD (10,000-20,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007 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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