Lot 949: Will J. Quinlan (American, 1877-1963) Portrait Bust of a Gentleman in Formal Attire. Signed and dated "Will J. Quinlan/1894" l.r. Charc

Name: Will J. Quinlan (American, 1877-1963) Portrait Bust of a Gentleman in Formal Attire. Signed and dated "Will J. Quinlan/1894" l.r. Charc
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 39409d68fe

Est: $100 USD - $150 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USJuly 28, 2011

Item Overview

Description

Will J. Quinlan (American, 1877-1963)

Portrait Bust of a Gentleman in Formal Attire. Signed and dated "Will J. Quinlan/1894" l.r. Charcoal and chalk on paper, sight size 20 1/2 x 15 in., framed. Condition: Foxing, toning.

N.B. The date on this drawing, 1894, would make the artist about 17 years old at the time it was done. Biographical materials suggest that Will J. Quinlan, who was hearing impaired from age three, started art lessons at age eleven, and won a gold medal for drawing from the antique, in competition with adults, while studying at the Adelphi Academy in Brooklyn at age 13. (

Artist or Maker

Will J. Quinlan

Auction Details

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Skinner

July 28, 2011, 10:00 AM EST

63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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