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Philip de Laszlo, Mrs. Arthur Amory Houghton, New York
Lot 152

Philip de Laszlo, Mrs. Arthur Amory Houghton, New York

Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
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(British/Hungarian, 1869-1937)

(nee) Mahitabel Hollister, 1932, a member of the Corning Glass family dynasty, signed and inscribed lower right "de Laszlo/N.Y. 1932", oil on canvas, 50 x 38-1/4 in.; carved gilt wood frame, 59 x 47 x 2-1/2 in.

Provenance: Commissioned from the artist by Arthur Amory Houghton, son of the sitter; Private Collection; The Estate of Sylvia and Richard Garrett, Maryland

Note: Hungarian-born Philip de Laszlo (1869-1937) rose to international fame for his portraits of political leaders, aristocracy, and royalty, from Pope Leo XIII and Theodore Roosevelt to the young Princess Elizabeth. Ennobled in 1912, he became one of the most celebrated portraitists of the early 20th century. This portrait depicts Mahitabel “Mabel” Hollister Houghton (1867-1951), wife of Arthur Amory Houghton, president of Corning Glass Works. Commissioned by her son, it is one of five Laszlo paintings of members of the Houghton family.

Literature: The de Laszlo Archive Trust, The Catalogue Raisonne of Works by Philip de Laszlo (1869-1937) [online], cat. no. 5809, https://www.delaszlocatalogueraisonne.com/catalogue/the-catalogue/houghton-mrs-arthur-amory-nee-mahitabel-hollister-5809

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Commissioned from the artist by Arthur Amory Houghton, son of the sitter; Private Collection; The Estate of Sylvia and Richard Garrett, Maryland

lined with linen, crackle, scattered light retouch； frame with some 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.

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