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Ammi Phillips (1788 - 1865)
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ammi Phillips
- Portrait of a Young Boy in Plaid with Dog
- oil on canvas
- 38 in. by 26 1/2 in.
Painted circa 1850.
Provenance
Collection of William L. Hubbard, Skinner's Inc., August 2012
David Wheatcroft Antiques, Westborough, Massachusetts, 2013
David Wheatcroft Antiques, Westborough, Massachusetts, 2013
Condition
Craquelure mostly to lower background, small amount to left edge of hat and left edg of right shoe. Small 3" scratch on the upper left ground inpainted. Craquelure treatment with aesthetic washes, relined, new stretcher, now in an old but not period frame.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A full length portrait of a young boy with his dog and holding a riding crop. His hat is off and at his feet and he is dressed in a red and black plaid outfit with white pantaloons. The dress is festooned with red ribbons at the shoulders and belted at the waist with a black belt and silver buckle.
The execution of this portrait is done in Phillips' singular abbreviated style. Probably painted in New York State. It is unusual to find full length portraits of children with their animals, but there is a small choice subset of his work with these depictions.
The execution of this portrait is done in Phillips' singular abbreviated style. Probably painted in New York State. It is unusual to find full length portraits of children with their animals, but there is a small choice subset of his work with these depictions.