FINE OIL ON CANVAS GROUSE PAINTING.

FINE OIL ON CANVAS GROUSE PAINTING. Wonderfully detailed painting with 29-3/4″ wide x 20-5/8″ high, exposed image, of an extremely well executed, highly detailed painting of a male ruffed grouse drumming in front of a female on the nest, all in a woodland glade. Framed in a period gold gesso milled frame. It is signed in the lower right corner “N.F. Morse 79”. This artist was actually a lady by the name of Eleanor Ecob Morse (1837-1921) who painted under a pseudo-name to have her wildlife art accepted. Apparently in the late 19th century women artists were not well accepted. She & her husband were both painters & illustrators in New York & Massachusetts. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Has had some professional restoration. Image & details are crisp & the colors are vivid & bright. Would make an outstanding addition to anyone’s gun room or den. 4-57188 JR733 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	4300	$3,910.00	FINE OIL ON CANVAS GROUSE PAINTING. Wonderfully detailed painting with 29-3/4″ wide x 20-5/8″ high, exposed image, of an extremely well executed, highly detailed painting of a male ruffed grouse drumming in front of a female on the nest, all in a woodland glade. Framed in a period gold gesso milled frame. It is signed in the lower right corner “N.F. Morse 79”. This artist was actually a lady by the name of Eleanor Ecob Morse (1837-1921) who painted under a pseudo-name to have her wildlife art accepted. Apparently in the late 19th century women artists were not well accepted. She & her husband were both painters & illustrators in New York & Massachusetts. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Has had some professional restoration. Image & details are crisp & the colors are vivid & bright. Would make an outstanding addition to anyone’s gun room or den. 4-57188 JR733 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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