$10,073
John La Farge (American, 1835-1910) Stable of the Sacred Horses in the Temple Grounds of Iyeyasu, Nikko, c. 1888 Unsigned. Ink wash on paper, sheet size 8 3/16 x 9 7/8 in. (20.8 x 25.1 cm), unframed. Condition: Glue and cloth tape hinge residue to the reverse, subtle toning, minor foxing. Provenance: Henry Lee Higginson, Boston, until d. 1919; by descent in the Higginson family. Literature: Cook, Clarence, "Paintings, Sketches, and Studies by John La Farge," Studio n.s. 5, April 26, 1890, pp. 205-206; La Farge, Bancel, "[List of Lenders, Durand-Ruel Exhibition]," New Haven, Connecticut, unpublished manuscript, La Farge Family Papers, 1895; La Farge, Henry A., "Catalogue Raisonne of the Works of John La Farge," New Haven, Connecticut: Unpublished card file, La Farge Family Papers, c. 1934-74. Exhibitions: Reichard and Co., New York, Catalogue of Drawings, Water Colors, and Paintings by Mr. John La Farge, N.A., 15 Apr.-1 May 1890, no. 12 (under heading "Japanese"); Durand-Ruel Galleries, New York, Paintings, Studies, Sketches and Drawings, Mostly Records of Travel 1886 and 1890-91 by John La Farge, 25 Feb.-25 Mar. 1895, no. 5; Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Paris, France, Études, esquisses, dessins: Souvenirs et notes de voyage (1886 et 1890-91) par John La Farge, 24 Apr.-May 1895, [no. 5]. N.B. The work was included in the late Henry A. La Farge's Catalogue Raisonne of the Works of John La Farge , and we wish to thank Dr. James L. Yarnall for updating and
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-21
