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THBWatercolor on Silk Picture After Edward Savage "Liberty in the Form of the Goddess of Youth,"
Lot 299
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Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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- Lot Description
Watercolor on Silk Picture After Edward Savage "Liberty in the Form of the Goddess of Youth," Misses Patten's School, Hartford, Connecticut, early 19th century, the central image of Liberty in a blue and white gown raising a golden chalice up to an eagle, with flag and Liberty cap in the sky, surrounded by floral border, in a gilt molded frame, ht. 28, wd. 28 1/4 in. (sight).
Provenance: Skinner, May 27, 1983, Lot 325.
Literature: Nancy Jo Fox, Liberties with Liberty (Dutton, 1986), p. 23.
Exhibitions: Liberties with Liberty, Museum of American Folk Art, New York, February 25-May 18, 1986; Pavilion at LTV Center, Dallas Historical Society, Dallas, Texas, June 15-July 20, 1986; Terra Museum of American Art, Evanston, Illinois, August 12-November 2, 1986; Atlanta Historical Society, Atlanta, Georgia, November 23, 1986-January 25, 1987; Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit, Michigan, February 10-April 26, 1987; Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles California, May 15-July 26, 1987.
The Arthur & Sybil Kern Collection of American Folk Art
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Splits at the edges/corners, staining, light foxing.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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