$1,500
American School, 19th century. “Portrait of Young Boy in Blue”, oil on canvas, unsigned. Formal figural portrait of a child depicting a standing boy with short brown hair wearing a blue stylized jacket or tunic with white color and brass buttons, black belt above white cropped pants or trousers. Figure holding a riding crop in hand and with serious and penetrating facial expression with pale porcelain complexion with rouged cheeks. Boy standing in interior beside an accent table with green tablecloth under pewter pitcher acting as vase for pink roses, red draped curtain panel in back of figure with gold cord and tassels. Framed approximately 45” x 37”. Unframed approximately 39.25” x 32”. Provenance: From the Estate of Sam and Florence Inman, Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-08-09
