$3,000
Attributed to William Etty (British 1787-1849), Female Nude with Three Attendants. Oil on canvas painting depicting a young female nude beauty standing with her back facing the viewer admiring herself in a rectangular mirror being held by a kneeling young female attendant over her head. Another female attendant in a long pink gown holds a floral hair garland in her left hand and primps the nude woman's curled and pinned hair style. The last female attendant stands at left holding a book or box in hand. Apparently unsigned, however with plaque on frame that reads "W. Etty". Work accompanied with copy of conservation history from Art Conservation, Drew D. Norbery, Atlanta, Georgia in 1995. Framed 30 inches x 25.5 inches. Unframed 24 inches x 20 inches. Provenance: From the Estate of Mr. Thomas V. and Mrs. Marie B. Patton, Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-01-04
