Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2517BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 24, 2010 12:00PM
Description:
Gibran Kahlil Gibran (Lebanese/American, 1883-1931)
Portrait of a Woman, Possibly Josephine Preston Peabody
Unsigned.
Oil on canvas, 21 1/8 x 25 1/8 in. (53.7 x 63.8 cm),framed.
Condition: Surface abrasions, subtle canvas deformations.
Provenance: From the artist by family descent.
Estimate $10,000-15,000
There are numerous surface abrasions and losses. These are primarily within the background, although there is a small rub/loss to the figure's nose. The painting would benefit from cleaning and needs keying out.
PROVENANCE: From the artist to a sibling, then by direct descent to the present owner.