01-11-201401-11-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2698BBoston
January 11, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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American School, 19th Century The Hunt.

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2698BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 11, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

American School, 19th Century

The Hunt. Unsigned. Mixed media/oil on canvas with applied feathers, 16 x 24 1/2 in., in a later painted gesso frame. Condition: Light creases from stretchers, several small loose feather elements.

Provenance: Reportedly the estate of Morton Freeman Plant (1852-1918). Plant was a financier, vice president of railroad lines in the South, what was known as the Plant System, was owner of the Plant steamship lines founded by his father, and the Shore Line Electric Co., one of the largest single trolley systems in the United States, and owner of a number of hotels and summer resorts. He also served in various capacities in several businesses and trusts. The painting may possibly have been in Plant's estate sale at auction, and the male figure in foreground is thought to be Plant himself.
Estimate $600-800


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Keywords

American School, Mixed media/oil, Morton Freeman Plant, United States, Shore Line Electric Co., Plant System, trolley systems, financier , vice president of railroad lines