Lot 42: Attributed to Benjamin Blyth (Massachusetts, 1746-1786) Pair of Portraits of a Late 18th Century Couple. Unsigned, the backing cardboar

Name: Attributed to Benjamin Blyth (Massachusetts, 1746-1786) Pair of Portraits of a Late 18th Century Couple. Unsigned, the backing cardboar
Brand: Skinner
SKU: ms815c19nb

Est: $8,000 USD - $12,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USJune 08, 2008

Item Overview

Description

Attributed to Benjamin Blyth (Massachusetts, 1746-1786)

Pair of Portraits of a Late 18th Century Couple. Unsigned, the backing cardboard inscribed "J. Gardner Boston New England." Pastel on laid paper, 18 x 14 in., in period molded giltwood frames. Condition: Minor stain and tear left edge of woman, small crack on glass of gentleman l.l.

Artist or Maker

Benjamin Blyth

Condition Report

the works on paper are nailed to stretcher on top of a sheet of canvas, but does not appear to be laid onto the canvas, stain on woman u.l. is about 1 x 1/2 in., tear on left edge is about 3/4 lg.

Auction Details

American Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

June 08, 2008, 11:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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