American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Set of Four Hand-colored "The Prodigal Son" Engravings, Amos Doolittle, Cheshire, Connecticut, 1814, including "The Prodigal Son Receiving his Patrimony," "The Prodigal Son Revelling with Harlots," "The Prodigal Son in Miser," and "The Prodigal Son Returned to His Father," all in original frames, ht. 16 3/8, wd. 12 1/2 in.
Provenance: Nathan Liverant & Son, Colchester, Connecticut.
The property of Brian and Pam Ehrlich
Estimate $600-800
These haven't been examined out of their frames, but the paper is quite toned and darkened overall. All have some contrast between the paper and the gouache highlights. All appear to be free from tears, creases, and losses, except for "revelling with Harlots," which has tears (including about 3 inches into the figures at center left, abrasions, and minor edge losses. Revelling with Harlots also appears to have the greatest contrast between the gouache highlights (which haven't faded) and the toned paper.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Brian, Nathan, Pam Ehrlich, & Son, CheshireStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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