- 1608
Attributed to Rufus Hathaway (1770 - 1822)
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Rufus Hathaway
- PORTRAIT OF A LITTLE GIRL WITH KITTEN AND DOG
- oil on paper
- 20 by 16 in.
Provenance
Descended in the Chickering and Nichols families of Boston and Katonah to the present owner as follows:
George Livingston Nichols and Mary Chickering, Katonah, New York, circa 1915;
Christina (Nichols) and Kerr Rainsford, Katonah, New York, circa 1935;
The daughter of Christina and Kerr Rainsford, Sandwich, New Hampshire, 1994;
Thence by descent.
George Livingston Nichols and Mary Chickering, Katonah, New York, circa 1915;
Christina (Nichols) and Kerr Rainsford, Katonah, New York, circa 1935;
The daughter of Christina and Kerr Rainsford, Sandwich, New Hampshire, 1994;
Thence by descent.
Condition
Creased and with some tears. Glued to homespun. Please note that the following line of provenance has been corrected from its print version to read: "The daughter of Christina and Kerr Rainsford, Sandwich, New Hampshire, 1994; Thence by descent."
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Mary Chickering was the daughter of George H. Chickering and his wife (whose maiden name was Nichols) of Boston.