Albert Rosenthal Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Albert Rosenthal Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 27, 2024
Albert Rosenthal Engraving
Est: $25 - $50
8 5/8" by 12 3/4".
Davis Brothers Auction
Oct. 19, 2023
Pair of Antique Etchings of U.S. Chief Justices by Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939) Including John Marshall
Est: $125 - $225
A pair of unframed 19th century etchings by Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939), son of Max Rosenthal (1833-1918), of former U.S Chief Justices. Includes Melville W. Fuller (1833-1910) and Founding Father John Marshall (1755-1835). Each hand signed in pencil, measuring 8 7/8" X 11 3/4". *note, some wear
Embassy Auctions International
Aug. 31, 2023
Albert Rosenthal etching of Benjamin Franklin
Est: $100 - $250
Albert Rosenthal(1863-1939) etching of Benjamin Franklin, c 1910, About 10 7/16 x 8 3/16 inches .
Captain Ahab's Antiques
May. 12, 2023
ORIGINAL ETCHING OF PAUL JONES BY ALBERT ROSENTHAL (1863-1939)
Est: -
Paul Jones Etching of pencil sketch on paper Albert Rosenthal fecit. 1920 from terra-cotta by Houdan Copyright 1920 hand signed l.r. in pencil 22 x 16.5 inches (paper) unframed Overall good condition. Foxing and stains to paper. Minor wear to lower right corner.
Lewis & Grant Auctions
May. 03, 2023
Albert Rosenthal American, 1863-1939 Portrait of Nicholas Biddle, After Charles Wilson Peale, 1916
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Albert Rosenthal American, 1863-1939 Portrait of Nicholas Biddle, After Charles Wilson Peale, 1916 Inscribed Captain Nicholas Biddle / Copied by Albert Rosenthal, 1916 / from the original by Chas. Willson Peale / In the possession of Miss Jane C. Biddle on the reverse Oil on canvas 30 x 25 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 28, 2023
Two Albert Rosenthal Portrait Prints of Men
Est: $200 - $400
(American, 1863-1939) both signed in pencil l.r., one of George Sharswood and one of John B. Gibson. Overall: 28"h x 23"w and 28-1/2"h x 23"w Sight: 20"h x 15-1/4"w and 20"h x 15"w
Nye & Company
Apr. 26, 2023
Albert Rosenthal, Portrait of Jonathan Dayton
Est: $800 - $1,200
(American, 1863-1939) 1937, charcoal on paper portrait of Dayton in profile after the portrait by Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin (French, 1770-1852), signed "Rosenthal 1937 after Saint Memin 1795" on left side, in eglomise frame with attached tag from Jackson House Antiques Overall: 28"h x 22-3/4"w Sight: appx. 19-3/8"h x 14-1/8"w Provenance: Jackson House Antiques
Nye & Company
Apr. 15, 2023
Albert Rosenthal Portrait
Est: $5 - $500
Albert Rosenthal oil on canvas portrait of John Wesley Sparks dated 1918, frame-36 1/4" x 31 1/4"
Dovetail Auctions, LLC
Mar. 30, 2023
Albert Rosenthal etching of Benjamin Franklin 1910
Est: $100 - $200
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939) etching of Benjamin Franklin, c.1910. About 10 7/16 x 8 3/16ths
Captain Ahab's Antiques
Mar. 05, 2023
Albert Rosenthal, Portrait of Alexander Hamilton, Etching
Est: $100 - $200
Subject: Portrait Type: Etching Materials: Paper Markings & Inscriptions: Signed Date: 1895 Maker: Albert Rosenthal Description: A portrait of Alexander Hamilton, printed by William J. Campbell. Dimensions: 23" x 19.5" Provenance: From a Philadelphia collection.
Hoch LTD.
Mar. 04, 2023
1923 PORTRAIT PAINTING OF A GENTLEMAN #38 ALBERT ROSENTHAL 1863-1939 AMERICAN N.Y PA
Est: $300 - $600
1923 Portrait Painting Of A Gentleman #38 Albert Rosenthal 1863-1939 American N.Y PA. Frame Measure 36" X 31, Sight 25" X 30". This Collection Was Donated By A Private Collector To The One Human One World One Health Foundation, Founder Dr. David P. Kalin, https://ohowoh.org/about-us/. Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Because artwork, antiques and collectibles are known to be copied from pre-existing examples, the dating of such objects is often difficult to ascertain and opinions vary from expert to expert. Due to this, RBFineArts CFL Inc strongly suggests all potential bidders or a representative to meticulously inspect any and all items prior to bidding. Any reference to a specific time period and/or culture are only the opinion of RBFineArts CFL Inc and are not a guarantee of authenticity. If the bidder or a representative cannot inspect an item in person prior to the auction, then RBFineArts CFL Inc strongly suggests that you do not place a bid on the lot. RBfinearts CFL INC. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. 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. Please email for a condition report and photos, if desired. Emails should be received at least 48 hours in advance of the date of the auction. Please make sure you have read the Terms and Conditions* before you bid. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS! Any registration and/or bid placed by you does guarantee RBfinearts CFL Inc. you have read and will abide by the following Terms and Conditions of the sale. We do expect all bidders and buyers to abide by the contracts they agree to when bidding and finalize ALL sales regardless of any reassessment. SHIPPING POLICY: RBFINEARTS SHIPPING IS OUR DEFAULT PACKING AND SHIPPING PARTNER. All lots will be released to them once payment has been received unless we are notified by email. RBfinearts Shipping 375 E Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778 shipping@rbfinearts.net or 877-660-3243. Alexandria is the manager of RBfinearts Shipping Inc., and you may contact her with any quotes or questions. IF YOU PREFER TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE SHIPPER YOU MUST EMAIL INFO@RBFINEARTS.NET TO ADVISE OUR OFFICES OF THE ALTERNATIVE COMPANY YOU WOULD PREFER TO PACK AND SHIP YOUR ITEM/S. No property will be released for shipping or pick-up until payment is made in full. Please note that a shipping charge is not included in the sale price. Any costs associated with the shipping, packing, and transport of an item are the responsibility of the buyer. RBfinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for packing, shipping, or transport of any items from buyer’s invoice. Local Pick-up: Items for pick-up must be collected within fourteen (14) days of payment. Items remaining at RBfinearts CFL Inc offices at the expiration of fourteen (14) days past payment will be subject to storage fees of $10 per day per item. All storage fees must be paid before item/s will be released to the buyer or a representative. Any items remaining forty-five (45) calendar days following the date when the buyer completed payment on an invoice will be considered Abandoned Property of items on that invoice and will be subject to resale or disposal with no refund. Transportation for shipping of buyer's items: As a default upon payment, RBfinearts Shipping Inc. will pick up and transport your items from the offices of RBfinearts CFL Inc. ALL OTHER transport to any other third-party shipper there will be a 25.00 transport fee, there will be no exceptions for this condition. Your item/s will be transported one time per week only. Any issues with shipping or insurance are between the shipping company and the buyer. If you are not satisfied with our shipping options, please make other arrangements to ship your item and contact us about those shipping details. RBfinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for any denied claims or damages from the shipping offices the buyer chooses. RBfinearts CFL Inc. does not make any warranty, guarantee, or promise as to the performance of any shipper. RBfinearts CFL Inc. (online auction) and RBfinearts Shipping Inc. (packing and shipping) are two separate companies and should not be assumed to be the same business. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@rbfinearts.net or 352-508-5738. ***We at RBfinearts can only attribute this work based upon the quality and the presence of a signature, we are not an authentication service. We can only declare the work as attributed to based upon the factors mentioned. ***
RB Fine Arts
Jan. 27, 2023
Two Albert Rosenthal Portrait Prints of Men
Est: $200 - $400
(American, 1863-1939) both signed in pencil l.r., one of George Sharswood and one of John B. Gibson. Overall: 28"h x 23"w and 28-1/2"h x 23"w Sight: 20"h x 15-1/4"w and 20"h x 15"w
Nye & Company
Jan. 27, 2023
Two Albert Rosenthal Portrait Prints of Men
Est: $200 - $400
(American, 1863-1939) both signed in pencil l.r., one after a Rembrandt Peale painting, copyright 1932. Overall: 30-3/4"h x 24"w and 28"h x 23"w Sight: 21-1/4"h x 15"w and 19-1/2"h x 15-1/4"w
Nye & Company
Oct. 18, 2022
Albert Rosenthal Signed Etching
Est: $75 - $150
Albert Rosenthal Signed Etching, American 1863-1939; pencil signed lower right, No. 33,portrait of W.H. Furness, "Copyright and published by W.E. Hering, Phila, May 1, 1896", sight 21 1/4" x 17 1/2", matted in carved frame 30 3/4" x 25". [Z] CONDITION: Very fine. Not examined out of frame.
Barry S. Slosberg Inc
Oct. 15, 2022
ALBERT ROSENTHAL "GEORGE WASHINGTON" ETCHING
Est: $600 - $800
1890s George Washington Etching. Done by Albert Rosenthal from a miniature painting done by Robert Fields for Thomas Meredith. All original and framed. Stamped and Signed by the Artist. Has original paper lable on back providing provenance. Framed 10"x8" Excellent
Milestone Auctions
Jul. 27, 2022
Albert Rosenthal (1863 - 1939)
Est: $200 - $400
Albert Rosenthal (1863 - 1939) , Original etching, pencil Signed, measures 14" x 24"
Cutler Bay Auctions
May. 03, 2022
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939), after Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827) Portrait of Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg (1750-1801), dated "1908"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939), after Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827) Portrait of Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg (1750-1801), dated "1908" Inscribed and dated verso, "F. A. Muhlenberg/ Painted by Albert Rosenthal/ after C. W. Peale 1908," bearing old collection numbers to frame verso, oil on canvas, framed. (23 3/4 in. x 18 1/2 in. (sight)) 29 1/2 in. x 25 in. (frame)
Freeman's | Hindman
Apr. 27, 2022
Albert Rosenthal-Benjamin Franklin etching signed
Est: $90 - $160
Albert Rosenthal(1863-1939) etching of Benjamin Franklin, c. 1910 . About 10 7/16x 8 3/16.
Captain Ahab's Antiques
May. 26, 2021
Albert Rosenthal (American 1863-1939)
Est: $200 - $400
Albert Rosenthal (American 1863-1939) "Portrait of Abraham Wernicke," c. 1930, oil on canvas, signed. Verso bears label from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, in an original, period frame. Size: 36" x 29", 91 x 74 cm (stretcher); 41.25" x 34.25", 105 x 87 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Mar. 31, 2021
Albert Rosenthal etching of Benjamin Franklin
Est: $90 - $220
Albert Rosenthal etching of Benjamin Franklin c. 1910 . About 10 7/16 x 8 3/16 .
Captain Ahab's Antiques
Oct. 29, 2020
Portrait of George Washington, Signed Plate Proof, Albert Rosenthal, 1898
Est: $800 - $1,000
Presented is a signed plate proof portrait by Albert Rosenthal. The portrait of Geogre Washington is modeled after a painting by Charles Willson Peale. Rosenthal has signed in pencil at the lower right of the image. "No. 8" is written in pencil below a scroll with "Articles of Capitulation...Oct. 19th 1781." Peale's facsimile signature is at lower left of the image.
The Great Republic
Jul. 27, 2020
Albert Rosenthal (American, 1863-1939), "Woman Holding Fan", oil on canvas, depicts three quarter portrait of young brunette with ro...
Est: $600 - $1,200
Albert Rosenthal (American, 1863-1939), "Woman Holding Fan", oil on canvas, depicts three quarter portrait of young brunette with rosy cheeks seated on sette, monogrammed LR, framed, old paper labels verso, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age including toning and craquelure, old water stains verso, etc., ss: 29 1/4" h. x 24" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Apr. 21, 2020
Albert Rosenthal - Benjamin Franklin etching
Est: $90 - $200
Albert Rosenthal etching of Benjamin Franklin . C. 1910 - about 10 7/16 x 8 3/16
Captain Ahab's Antiques
Oct. 26, 2019
Portrait of George Washington, Signed Plate Proof, Albert Rosenthal, 1898
Est: $800 - $1,200
Presented is a signed plate proof portrait by Albert Rosenthal. The portrait of Geogre Washington is modeled after a painting by Charles Willson Peale. Rosenthal has signed in pencil at the lower right of the image. "No. 8" is written in pencil below a scroll with "Articles of Capitulation...Oct. 19th 1781." Peale's facsimile signature is at lower left of the image.
The Great Republic
Oct. 04, 2019
Albert Rosenthal - Benjamin Franklin etching
Est: $90 - $200
Albert Rosenthal etching of Benjamin Franklin . C. 1910 - about 10 7/16 x 8 3/16
Captain Ahab's Antiques
May. 16, 2019
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939), Framed Portrait
Est: $300 - $500
Oil on canvas portrait of an old lady knitting. Signed and attributed. A. Rosenthal on lower left corner. 10 x 7.5 in. (25.4 x 19.1 cm)
Kavanagh Auctions
Nov. 14, 2018
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939), Portrait of Hampton Lawrence Carson (1852-1929)
Est: $1,200 - $2,200
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939) Portrait of Hampton Lawrence Carson (1852-1929) Signed and dated, "Albert Rosenthal, 1915," u.r., oil on canvas, framed. 39 1/2 in. x 29 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: The Historic Portrait and Sculpture Collection of the Philadelphia Bar Association Presented by Joseph P. Rogers, Esq. on behalf of friends, June 8, 1915
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 14, 2018
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939), Portrait of James Tyndale Mitchell (1834-1915)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939) Portrait of James Tyndale Mitchell (1834-1915) Plaque records artist and date of "1918,"oil on canvas, framed. 49 1/2 in. x 39 1/2 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: The Historic Portrait and Sculpture Collection of the Philadelphia Bar Association
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 14, 2018
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939), Portrait of William H. Staake (1846-1924)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939) Portrait of William H. Staake (1846-1924) Signed and dated, "Albert Rosenthal, 1903," u.l., oil on canvas, framed. 31 1/2 in. x 25 1/2 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: The Historic Portrait and Sculpture Collection of the Philadelphia Bar Association Presented by Mr. Justice Mitchell on behalf of his friends, June 13, 1903.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 14, 2018
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939), Portrait of Alexander Simpson (1855-1935)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939) Portrait of Alexander Simpson (1855-1935) Signed and dated, "Albert Rosenthal, 1915," u.r., oil on canvas, framed. 39 in. x 30 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: The Historic Portrait and Sculpture Collection of the Philadelphia Bar Association Presented by Hon. D. Hewlin Fell on behalf of friends, June 8, 1915.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 14, 2018
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939), Portrait of David Wampole Sellers (1833-1901)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939) Portrait of David Wampole Sellers (1833-1901) Oil on canvas, framed. 29 1/2 in. x 23 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: The Historic Portrait and Sculpture Collection of the Philadelphia Bar Association Presented by the Hon. William R. Staake in 1902.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 14, 2018
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939), Portrait of George Washington Biddle (1818-1897)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939) Portrait of George Washington Biddle (1818-1897) Signed and dated,"Albert Rosenthal, Phila., 1898," l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 28 in. x 22 1/2 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: The Historic Portrait and Sculpture Collection of the Philadelphia Bar Association Presented by his students, June 7, 1898.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jul. 23, 2018
Albert Rosenthal (American, 1863-1939), etching of a St. Patrick's Cathedral, Interior, dated 1889, pencil signed, 20" x 14-1/2" ima..
Est: $60 - $120
Albert Rosenthal (American, 1863-1939), etching of a St. Patrick's Cathedral, Interior, dated 1889, pencil signed, 20" x 14-1/2" image, 25-3/4" x 18-3/4" sheet, good condition
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
May. 29, 2018
ALBERT ROSENTHAL (AMERICAN, 1863-1939)
Est: $200 - $400
OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAIT OF DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN , SIGNED A. ROSENTHAL , 1939 , LOWER RIGHT (SOME PAINT LOSS) 20" x 24"
Echoes Antiques & Auction Gallery
Apr. 21, 2018
ALBERT ROSENTHAL (American, 1863-1939)
Est: $200 - $400
ALBERT ROSENTHAL (American, 1863-1939), seated woman, oil on burlap canvas, signed and dated upper right. Unframed, three small holes, minor losses. Canvas 30''h, 25''w. Fine Art
South Bay Auctions Inc
Feb. 10, 2018
Albert Rosenthal lithograph
Est: $80 - $150
Albert Rosenthal (American 1963-1939)- ''Gilbert Stuart''- lithograph, 1924, inscription in pencil lower right, handling creases, slight toning, soiling verso. 17 x 22 1/2''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
May. 06, 2017
ALBERT ROSENTHAL ETCHING SCJ JOHN MARSHALL
Est: $10 - $200
Albert Rosenthal (American, 1863-1939) etching of Supreme Court Justice John Marshall with facsimile signature. Albert Rosenthal signed backwards. Measures approximately 7.5"x 10.5" In very good condition.
Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Mar. 18, 2017
ALBERT ROSENTHAL ETCHING SCJ JOHN MARSHALL
Est: $100 - $400
Albert Rosenthal (American, 1863-1939) etching of Supreme Court Justice John Marshall with facsimile signature. Albert Rosenthal signed backwards. Measures approximately 7.5"x 10.5" In very good condition.
Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Feb. 18, 2017
ALBERT ROSENTHAL, American, 1863-1939, "Pencil sketch of General Washington -- From Life Taken, On paper, 6.25" x 5.25". Framed 11.2...
Est: $150 - $250
ALBERT ROSENTHAL American, 1863-1939 "Pencil sketch of General Washington -- From Life Taken by Chas. Wilson Peale 1787". Signed below title lower right "Albert Rosenthal". On paper, 6.25" x 5.25". Framed 11.25" x 9.25".
Eldred's
Feb. 04, 2017
ALBERT ROSENTHAL ETCHING SCJ JOHN MARSHALL
Est: $100 - $400
Albert Rosenthal (American, 1863-1939) etching of Supreme Court Justice John Marshall with facsimile signature. Albert Rosenthal signed backwards. Measures approximately 7.5"x 10.5" In very good condition.
Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Oct. 12, 2015
Albert Rosenthal (American 1863-1939) Portrait of Abraham Wernicke
Est: $500 - $1,000
Albert Rosenthal (American 1863-1939) Portrait of Abraham Wernicke, c. 1930. Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Philadelphia label on verso, original period frame. Size: 36" x 29", 91 x 74 cm (stretcher); 41.25" x 34.25", 105 x 87 cm (frame). Proceeds from the sale of this item to benefit the Sterling Strauser Gallery at East Stroudsburg University.
Material Culture
Oct. 08, 2015
ALBERT ROSENTHAL (AMERICAN 1863-1939), LITHOGRAPH, THOMAS JEFFERSON-AFTER TERRA-COTTA BY HOUDON 1921, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED JULY 4, 1921. SIGHT 24 X 17"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-34 X 26"
Est: $50 - $80
ALBERT ROSENTHAL (AMERICAN 1863-1939), LITHOGRAPH, THOMAS JEFFERSON-AFTER TERRA-COTTA BY HOUDON 1921, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED JULY 4, 1921. SIGHT 24 X 17"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-34 X 26"
William J Jenack Auctioneers
Aug. 30, 2015
ALBERT ROSENTHAL,LITHOGRAPH,T.JEFFERSON BY HOUDON
Est: $100 - $200
ALBERT ROSENTHAL (AMERICAN 1863-1939), LITHOGRAPH, THOMAS JEFFERSON-AFTER TERRA-COTTA BY HOUDON 1921, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED JULY 4, 1921. SIGHT 24 X 17"; FRAMED AND GLAZED 34 X 26"
William J Jenack Auctioneers
Jan. 17, 2015
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939), "George Washington," etching, after a miniature by Charles Willson Peale, in the possession of the Lon...
Est: $200 - $300
Albert Rosenthal (1863-1939), "George Washington," etching, after a miniature by Charles Willson Peale, in the possession of the Long Island Historical Society, printed by E. Opitz, Philadelphia, pencil numbered "No. 9," with a list of 20 subscribers printed on a tissue overlay in the lower left corner, framed, H.- 12 3/4 in., W.- 9 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 23, 2014
Albert Rosenthal American, 1863-1939 My Studio, 1913
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Albert Rosenthal American, 1863-1939 My Studio, 1913 Inscribed To My Friend Allman, signed Albert Rosenthal and dated 1913 (ll) Oil on canvas 30 1/4 x 25 1/4 inches Provenance: Sale: Trobsy Auction Galleries, West Palm Beach, FL Dr. Jack Kensinger, FL Estate of Dr. Jack Kensinger, FL C The Spanierman Gallery, LLC
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 17, 2014
Albert Rosenthal (American, 1863-1939) Lithograph
Est: $100 - $200
Depicting Louis Pasteur with text in the plate "Litho by Albert Rosenthal after photo from life, copyright 1925".
Locati LLC
Jan. 15, 2013
Albert Rosenthal American, 1863-1939 Millinery (In Seal and Sable), 1914 Signed Albert Rosenthal and da...
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Albert Rosenthal American, 1863-1939 Millinery (In Seal and Sable), 1914 Signed Albert Rosenthal and dated 1914 (lr) Oil on canvas 40 1/8 x 30 inches Provenance: The artist Gift to the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts of the City of Detroit, 1924 Exhibited: New York, Ferargil Galleries, before 1919 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 114th Annual Exhibition of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Feb. 9-Mar. 30, 1919 (as Millinery) Missouri, City Art Museum of St. Louis, Fifteenth Annual Exhibition, Sep. 15-Oct. 31, 1920 (as In Seal and Sable) Michigan, Detroit Institute of Arts of the City of Detroit, Tenth Annual Exhibition of Selected Paintings by American Artists (as The Millinery), Apr. 23-May 31, 1924 Literature: Marion E. Fenton, "Art," Vogue, 54 (Nov. 1, 1919), 154 illus. (as Millinery) A painter, etcher, and expert on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century American art, Albert Rosenthal studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, in Munich, and in Paris with Jean-Léon Gérôme. Although his paintings consist mostly of portraits-many depicting historically important American political and military figures-he also rendered modern life images in the realist mode of the Ashcan School, such as Millinery. The subject in this painting tries on one of the large Duchess-style hats popular in the early 1910s, choosing it over the bonnet displayed on the table. Her considered decision-making reflects the importance women once placed on their hats, as statements of social status. (Degas, Manet, and Pissarro also painted this subject.) In 1919, Rosenthal's Millinery was illustrated in Vogue magazine with the caption: "A clever bit of work, spontaneous and vivid and handled with a light sure touch was 'Millinery.'" Rosenthal exhibited the work in the following year with the title In Seal and Sable and gifted it to the Detroit Institute of Arts in 1924, after its inclusion in the museum's annual exhibition. C The Spanierman Gallery, LLC Collection of American Art
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 19, 2012
Albert Rosenthal American, 1863-1939 Millinery (In Seal and Sable), 1914 Signed Albert Rosenthal and da...
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Albert Rosenthal American, 1863-1939 Millinery (In Seal and Sable), 1914 Signed Albert Rosenthal and dated 1914 (lr) Oil on canvas 40 1/8 x 30 inches Provenance: The artist Gift to the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts of the City of Detroit, 1924 Exhibited: New York, Ferargil Galleries, before 1919 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 114th Annual Exhibition of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Feb. 9-Mar. 30, 1919 (as Millinery) Missouri, City Art Museum of St. Louis, Fifteenth Annual Exhibition, Sep. 15-Oct. 31, 1920 (as In Seal and Sable) Michigan, Detroit Institute of Arts of the City of Detroit, Tenth Annual Exhibition of Selected Paintings by American Artists (as The Millinery), Apr. 23-May 31, 1924 Literature: Marion E. Fenton, "Art," Vogue, 54 (Nov. 1, 1919), 154 illus. (as Millinery) A painter, etcher, and expert on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century American art, Albert Rosenthal studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, in Munich, and in Paris with Jean-Léon Gérôme. Although his paintings consist mostly of portraits-many depicting historically important American political and military figures-he also rendered modern life images in the realist mode of the Ashcan School, such as Millinery. The subject in this painting tries on one of the large Duchess-style hats popular in the early 1910s, choosing it over the bonnet displayed on the table. Her considered decision-making reflects the importance women once placed on their hats, as statements of social status. (Degas, Manet, and Pissarro also painted this subject.) In 1919, Rosenthal's Millinery was illustrated in Vogue magazine with the caption: "A clever bit of work, spontaneous and vivid and handled with a light sure touch was 'Millinery.'" Rosenthal exhibited the work in the following year with the title In Seal and Sable and gifted it to the Detroit Institute of Arts in 1924, after its inclusion in the museum's annual exhibition. C The Spanierman Gallery, LLC Collection of American Art
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