$185
American School, Early 19th Century Belisarius Inscribed "Belisarius Delinated [sic] By P. B. Wescott." Watercolor on paper, 18 x 25 in. (sight), matted and framed. Condition: Toning, repair to tear from lower edge, minor stains, losses, and abrasions. Provenance: Acquired from Grace and Elliott Snyder, South Egremont, Massachusetts, April 28, 1985. Note: Arthur Kern reports that on the day he and Sybil purchased this work, Judy Lenett had another similarly composed work of the same subject signed by Betsy Warren, of Saratoga [presumably New York], dated "May 12, 1817, Preceptress PBW." The Kerns surmise that Betsy Warren was a student of P.B. Wescott, who is listed in Lipman and Winchester's Primitive Painters in America, p. 182, as an artist from Greenfield, Massachusetts, known to have painted a watercolor memorial. Provenance: The Arthur & Sybil Kern Collection of American Folk Art. Estimate $300-500 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
