拍品專文
The first work is the preliminary drawing for the final version, executed in oil on panel, which was offered at Sotheby's, December 1, 1988 sale as lot 162.
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Jefferson David Chalfant (1856-1931) and Francis Luis Mora (1874-1940)
Portrait of Marquis de Pellefort, Portrait of General James H. Wilson and A Comedy Sketch: Three works
the first, signed 'JD Chalfant' with initials conjoined and inscribed 'Marquis du Pellefort France', l.l.; the second, signed 'JD Chalfant' with initials conjoined and inscribed 'Gen James H. Wilson' and 'Wil Del.', l.r.; the third, signed 'F. Luis Mora' and inscribed 'Negro Comedy Sketch', l.r.--the first, pencil on tissue paper; the second and third, pencil on paper--all, unframed
the first, 16¾ x 10½in. (42.7 x 26.8cm.)
the second, 16¾ x 12¼in. (42.5 x 31.2cm.)
the third, 7 x 4½in. (17.6 x 11.1cm.) (sight) (3)
Portrait of Marquis de Pellefort, Portrait of General James H. Wilson and A Comedy Sketch: Three works
the first, signed 'JD Chalfant' with initials conjoined and inscribed 'Marquis du Pellefort France', l.l.; the second, signed 'JD Chalfant' with initials conjoined and inscribed 'Gen James H. Wilson' and 'Wil Del.', l.r.; the third, signed 'F. Luis Mora' and inscribed 'Negro Comedy Sketch', l.r.--the first, pencil on tissue paper; the second and third, pencil on paper--all, unframed
the first, 16¾ x 10½in. (42.7 x 26.8cm.)
the second, 16¾ x 12¼in. (42.5 x 31.2cm.)
the third, 7 x 4½in. (17.6 x 11.1cm.) (sight) (3)