01-09-201601-09-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2875BBoston
January 9, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Continental School, 19th Century Portrait of a Lady as Flora

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$492$400
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2875BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 09, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Continental School, 19th Century

Portrait of a Lady as Flora
Unsigned, inscribed "Winthrop Astor Chanler/No. 5" on a label affixed to the reverse, l. c. stenciled "Thompson Collection, New York-1870, George P. Rowell" two places on the reverse and on the back of the frame.
Oil on canvas, 29 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. (75.0 x 62.0 cm),oval stretcher, oval frame topped with a cartouche.
Condition: Retouch, paint losses at the edges of the canvas, canvas deformation, craquelure, surface grime.

N.B. The reverse of the painting and its frame are stamped "Thompson Collection/New York-1870/Geo. P. Rowell." George Presbury Rowell (1838 -1908) was an American advertising executive and publisher. As the brother in law of wealthy philanthropist Thomas Thompson (1798-1869),he served as the estate executor to his sister, Thompson's widow, Elizabeth Rowell Thompson. The stamps suggest provenance through the collection of Elizabeth Rowell Thompson and probably Thomas Thompson. The inscription "Winthrop Astor Chanler..." would also suggest a possible provenance through the Astor family at some point.
Estimate $800-1,200


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

Thomas Thompson, Elizabeth Rowell Thompson, George Presbury Rowell