August Americana Online
Description:
American School, Late 19th Century
Still Life with Fruit in a Compote and a Cocktail
Unsigned, inscribed "Xmas 1890/To Susie/From Stella" on the reverse.
Oil on canvas, 14 x 20 in., in a black-painted and gilt molded frame with concave corner blocks.
Condition: Minor inpainting.
Estimate $400-600
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Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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