$984
Attributed to H. K. Goodman (American, 19th Century) Portrait of Ananias Mowry Unsigned, sitter identified on a label on the back of the frame. Oil on canvas, 31 x 26 in., in a gilt molded frame. Condition: Relined, repaired tears and punctures with associated retouch. Provenance: Robert H. Glass Auction, Smithfield, Rhode Island, October 29, 1978. Literature: Jacqueline Oak, "American Folk Portraits in the Collection of Sybil B. and Arthur B. Kern," The Magazine Antiques, September 1982, p. 569. Exhibitions: Reflections of 19th Century America: Folk Art from the Collection of Sybil B. and Arthur B. Kern, Museum of Our National Heritage, Lexington, Massachusetts, September 19, 1979-June 15, 1980. Note: According to genealogical records, Ananias Mowry was born 1771 and died 1842. He is buried in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Provenance: The Arthur & Sybil Kern Collection of American Folk Art. Estimate $400-600 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-03-02
