- 268
American School, 19th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- American School, 19th Century
- Come Uppins (A Domestic Tragedy)
- Oil on canvas
- 19 3/4 by 24 1/2 in.
The scene depicted is a narrative illustrating the breakage of a shelf clock and ceramic pitcher which has toppled from a mantel piece in the family parlor, the perpetrator is most likely the cat that cowers under a drop leaf table. But coming through the door is the young man of the family about to confront his stern faced mother holding a switch in her hand to extract punishment for the boy's complicity in the mishap. the painting is most likely based on a print source dating to circa 1845.
Literature
Harold L. Peterson, Americans at Home: From the Colonists to the Late Victorians, (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons: 1971), pl. 96.
Condition
Overall fine condition.
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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.