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Lot 235: Attributed to Jonathan Orne Johnson "J.O.J." Frost (American, 1852-1928) The Poor House Her Home. Unsigned, inscriptions reading: "Depr

Est: $4,000 USD - $6,000 USDSold:
SkinnerBoston, MA, USFebruary 15, 2009

Item Overview

Description

Attributed to Jonathan Orne Johnson "J.O.J." Frost (American, 1852-1928)

The Poor House Her Home. Unsigned, inscriptions reading: "Deprived of Earthly Things/Down Deep In Her Heart/Such a Passion for Flowers God's Thoughts./The Poor House Her Home." Oil on cardboard, 13 x 23 in., in likely original mitered wood frame. Condition: Tear l.l. corner.

Provenance: From a resident of Marblehead, Massachusetts.

Note: J.O.J. Frost was an untrained artist and native of the seaside town of Marblehead, Massachusetts.

Auction Details

American Furniture & Decorative Arts

by
Skinner
February 15, 2009, 11:00 AM EST

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