EDWARD MITCHELL BANNISTER (American 1828-1901) TILLING THE FIELD.

EDWARD MITCHELL BANNISTER (American 1828-1901) TILLING THE FIELD. Oil on canvas backed by cardboard of New England farm scene shows a man behind a pair of steer with harrow all under large trees and blue sky. Most likely a scene from Rhode Island or Massachusetts. Signed lower left. Housed in a fancy gilt period frame with gold liner. REFERENCE: According to Who’s Who “Bannister was among the earliest Rhode Island landscape painters and the first African-American artist to win National recognition”. SIZE: 13” x 11”. CONDITION: Good. 9-74552 MD (5,000-7,000)

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
	637	$12,075.00	EDWARD MITCHELL BANNISTER (American 1828-1901) TILLING THE FIELD. Oil on canvas backed by cardboard of New England farm scene shows a man behind a pair of steer with harrow all under large trees and blue sky. Most likely a scene from Rhode Island or Massachusetts. Signed lower left. Housed in a fancy gilt period frame with gold liner. REFERENCE: According to Who’s Who “Bannister was among the earliest Rhode Island landscape painters and the first African-American artist to win National recognition”. SIZE: 13” x 11”. CONDITION: Good. 9-74552 MD (5,000-7,000) 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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