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Julian Scott (1846 - 1901)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Julian Scott
- Village Magnates
- sign LL Julian Scott
- Watercolor on paper
- 14 3/8 by 20 1/2 in.
signed and dated, Julian Scott, 1880 lower left, appears to have original carved wood frame.
Condition
Overall fine condition. Inscribed in pen on back: "Village Magnates" in council. On paper board, repaired l.l. corner, taped on back, and u.l. corner. Colors bright. Stain on back.
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
Four of the seven gentlemen included within the image have been identified using images illustrated in Frederick W. Ricord's History of Union County, New Jersey (Newark, New Jersey: East Jersey History Co., 1897). From left to right, they are: -John W. Hetfield (p. 439-40), who was born in January 1859 in the family homestead in Plainfield, New Jersey. Hetfield was trained as a carpenter by his father, Levi, and they co-owned a local coal yard using a loading method that was patented by Levi. In June 1894, Hetfield was appointed postmaster of Plainfield.
-Unknown Sitter
-Levi Hetfield (p. 436-38) was born in Westfield, NJ in 1817. He was the successful owner of several lumber and coal businesses in Plainfield. In addition, he was the director of several other companies, including: Dime Savings Bank, Plainfield Street Railroad, Bound Brook Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and the American Mutual Fire Insurance Company, of Plainfield.
-Freeman Bloodgood (p. 572-574) was born in Perth Amboy in 1820 to a farming family and moved to New York in 1838 to learn the trades of masonry and building. He also held interests in coal mining and oil manufacturing.
-Unknown Sitter
-William McDowell Coriell (p. 434-436) was born in Dunellen in 1815. Starting at the age of 17, he became engaged in the hat manufacturing trade, working with Van Nostrand & Conover in Plainfield township, opening his own factory in the middle of the 19th Century. In addition, he was a director at the First National Bank of Plainfield and a founder of the First National Bank.
-Unknown Sitter
-Unknown Sitter
-Levi Hetfield (p. 436-38) was born in Westfield, NJ in 1817. He was the successful owner of several lumber and coal businesses in Plainfield. In addition, he was the director of several other companies, including: Dime Savings Bank, Plainfield Street Railroad, Bound Brook Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and the American Mutual Fire Insurance Company, of Plainfield.
-Freeman Bloodgood (p. 572-574) was born in Perth Amboy in 1820 to a farming family and moved to New York in 1838 to learn the trades of masonry and building. He also held interests in coal mining and oil manufacturing.
-Unknown Sitter
-William McDowell Coriell (p. 434-436) was born in Dunellen in 1815. Starting at the age of 17, he became engaged in the hat manufacturing trade, working with Van Nostrand & Conover in Plainfield township, opening his own factory in the middle of the 19th Century. In addition, he was a director at the First National Bank of Plainfield and a founder of the First National Bank.
-Unknown Sitter