$450
Elizabeth Piutti-Barth (American, 1872-1959), "Portrait of a Lady"-1914, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right 'E. Piutti-Barth. 14.". Formal bust length portrait painting of a woman in profile wearing pale pink and mauve gown; with soft, impressionistic handling characteristic of Piutti-Barth's work. Framed 28.4" x 24.4". Unframed approximately 23" x 20.25". Provenance: Property of the Estate of Dr. Woody Cobbs and Mrs. Honor Cobbs, Atlanta, Georgia. Note: The Elizabeth Piutti-Barth papers (1893-1954) are held in the Smithsonian Archives of American Art.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30