Premier Auction - Session II - September 16, 2023
Sat, Sep 16, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1016
Lady in Red Dress Folk Portrait
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(American, 19th century)
Lady with Unusual Jewelry, unsigned, oil on canvas, 26-1/2 x 20-1/2 in.; period carved gilt wood frame, 30 x 24 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Note: The specific iconography of the sitter's jewelry is unknown. While the anchor and cornucopia are well known symbols, the use of them together is still a mystery. In this portrait, the pendant is tucked to one side, defying gravity to rest over her heart, revealing the brooch underneath, which also bears a mysterious symbol. Is she perhaps pointing to a companion portrait of a loved one? Do the symbols refer to him? A secret society?
Condition
linen lined, crackle, evidence of repaired tears with subsequent retouch, area of repair near hand with lifting paint; frame with wear and abrasions, commensurate with age
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Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
