$800
American School, 19th Century Portraits of Prominent Bostonians Nathaniel Thayer and Pauline (Revere) Thayer. Unsigned, the subjects names inscribed in pencil on the backs of the frames, and "Thayer" on the stretchers. Oil on canvas, 11 x 9 in., in matching gilt- gesso frames. Condition: Minor retouch on the gentleman's jacket, minor paint loss on portrait of the woman, both with stable craquelure. Note: Nathaniel Thayer (1851-1911) was a prosperous Bostonian who held top positions in numerous banks, railroads, and business concerns, and was a member of many clubs and charitable organizations. He married his second wife Pauline Revere (1860-1934) on June 11, 1887. Pauline was a direct descendant of Paul Revere, and throughout her life pursued many philanthropic endeavors.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-03-02