$444
Lot of Two Works: Attributed to Alfred T. Ordway (American, 1819-1897) , Home of George Jaffrey (1637-1707) , Outside Portsmouth N.H., initialed and dated "A.O. 77" l.l., titled on the reverse, oil on artistboard, 10 x 14 in.; Christine Mosher (American, 20th/21st Century), Primitive-style View with Cow , signed "CHRISTINE MOSHER" l.l., oil on artistboard, 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.; both framed. Condition: Jaffrey with retouch, Cow not examined out of frame. N.B. For a brief biography on George Jaffrey, see Charles Knowles Bolton, The Founders: Portraits of Persons Born Abroad who came to the Colonies in North America Before the Year 1701, With an Introduction, Biographical Outlines and Comments on the Portraits , Vol. II, The Boston Athenaeum, 1919, pp. 405-407.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-04-14
