09-24-201009-25-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2517BBoston
September 24, 2010 12:00 PMCalender
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Attributed to Philipp Reinagle (British, 1749-1833) Pero, Son of Pluto

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$2,963$2,500
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2517BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 24, 2010 12:00PM

Description:

Attributed to Philipp Reinagle (British, 1749-1833)

Pero, Son of Pluto
Unsigned, titled, and inscribed "...Painted at Thornville Royal/By Reinagle..." on
the reverse, inscribed on the stretcher and marked with a red wax seal.
Oil on canvas, 15 1/4 x 21 in. (38.6 x 53.2 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, minor retouch, stable craquelure.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Inscribed "Pero Son of Pluto/Painted at Thornville Royal/By Reinagle/For Col. Thornton/Reinagle Jent." on the reverse. Inscribed "painted by Reinagle" in ink on the stretcher. Red was seal with a stag and ox or bull on the stretcher.

Keywords

Philipp Reinagle, Pluto, Thornton, Colonel