August Americana
Description:
American School, 19th Century
Portrait of Ruth Eliza Gates in a Gray Dress with Small Vase of Flowers
Unsigned, identified on the upper stretcher "Aunt Ruth Eliza Gates/daughter of Aaron B. Gates."
Oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in., in an ebonized and gilt molded wood frame.
Condition: Minor retouch including several small spots to face.
Provenance: Northeast Auctions, August 2004.
Estimate $800-1,200
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Keywords
Aaron B. Gates, Ruth Eliza GatesStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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