09-24-201009-25-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2517BBoston
September 24, 2010 12:00 PMCalender
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Gibran Kahlil Gibran (Lebanese/American, 1883-1931) Portrait of a Woman, Possibly Josephine Preston Peabody

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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.

Keywords

Kahlil Gibran, Gibran Kahlil Gibran, Possibly Mary Haskell, Possibly Josephine Preston Peabody