Lot Essay
The inscription reading 'Æ. 37' refers to the age of the sitter being 37 years old in October of 1867. The sitter may be Dr. Gilbert Lafayette Parker, who also sat for a portrait by Thomas Eakins later in his life.
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Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Irving Levitt
THOMAS POLLOCK ANSHUTZ (1851-1912)
Portrait of a Philadelphia Gentleman
Details
THOMAS POLLOCK ANSHUTZ (1851-1912)
Portrait of a Philadelphia Gentleman
dated and inscribed 'Oct: 1876 Æ. 37' (upper left)
watercolor and gouache on paperboard
image, 12 1⁄4 x 9 1⁄4 in. (31.1 x 23.5 cm.);
overall, 14 3⁄8 x 10 5⁄8 in. (36.5 x 26.9 cm.)
Executed in 1876.
Portrait of a Philadelphia Gentleman
dated and inscribed 'Oct: 1876 Æ. 37' (upper left)
watercolor and gouache on paperboard
image, 12 1⁄4 x 9 1⁄4 in. (31.1 x 23.5 cm.);
overall, 14 3⁄8 x 10 5⁄8 in. (36.5 x 26.9 cm.)
Executed in 1876.
Sale Room Notice
Please note that this lot is being offered with no reserve.
Brought to you by
Tylee Abbott
Vice President, Head of American Art
The inscription reading 'Æ. 37' refers to the age of the sitter being 37 years old in October of 1867. The sitter may be Dr. Gilbert Lafayette Parker, who also sat for a portrait by Thomas Eakins later in his life.