$1,845
William Jacob Hays (American, 1830-1875) The Little Bouquet Signed and dated "W. J. Hays 1859" l.r., identified on a presentation plaque and on a label from the Portland Museum of Art, Maine, affixed to the reverse. Oil on panel, 10 1/2 x 8 5/16 in. (26.6 x 21.3 cm), framed. Condition: Surface grime. N.B. Inscribed "W.J. Hays (1830-1875) Nation Academy Exhibit 1866" in graphite on the reverse. However, this work is not recorded in Maria Naylor, The National Academy of Design Exhibition Record, 1861-1900 (New York: Kennedy Galleries, 1973).

Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-09-23