American & Southern | May 30, 2025
Fri, May 30, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1011
Maxfield Parrish, Whispering Gallery
Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for
$1,200
Sold Price excludes BP
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, 1870-1966)
1913, one from a series of eighteen titled Florentine Fete (1910-1916), Curtis Publishing Co., Detroit Publishing Co., publishers, hand painted polychrome on photogravure on board, sight 39-1/2 x 20-3/8 in.; original wood frame, 43-1/2 x 24-3/8 x 1 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Note: The 18 panels of Parrish's Florentine Fete, painted between 1910 and 1916, were first displayed in the “Girls Dining Room” at Curtis Publishing in Philadelphia, then-owners of Ladies Home Journal. Parrish put himself into the Fete series, and nearly every woman depicted is a version of his longtime model and mistress, Susan Lewin who appears 166 times.
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Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
not examined out of frame, bold color, area of light abrasions/accretion upper center, otherwise in good condition; frame with light wear Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
