Lot Essay
A letter of authentication from Dr. Ellen K. Morris dated 28 December 2006 accompanies this lot.
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Property of a Northeast Collector
Edwin Lord Weeks (American, 1849-1903)
Persian Peasant Seated atop a Rock
Details
Edwin Lord Weeks (American, 1849-1903)
Persian Peasant Seated atop a Rock
oil on canvas
19 5/8 x 15 3/8 in. (49.8 x 39.1 cm.)
Painted circa 1891-1892.
Persian Peasant Seated atop a Rock
oil on canvas
19 5/8 x 15 3/8 in. (49.8 x 39.1 cm.)
Painted circa 1891-1892.
Provenance
The artist.
(Possibly) His estate sale; American Art Galleries, New York, 17 March 1905, lot 159, as Study of a Moor in Blue.
Anonymous sale; James D. Julia Auctioneers, Fairfield, ME, 25 January 2006, lot 184, as Moor in Blue, Resting.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
(Possibly) His estate sale; American Art Galleries, New York, 17 March 1905, lot 159, as Study of a Moor in Blue.
Anonymous sale; James D. Julia Auctioneers, Fairfield, ME, 25 January 2006, lot 184, as Moor in Blue, Resting.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Brought to you by
Laura H. Mathis
VP, Specialist, Head of Sale