Lot Essay
The identification of the sitter comes from a plaque detached from the frame that once accompanied the picture.
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IMPORTANT ENGLISH FURNITURE
JAMES LANE JEFFERSON
The distinguished Southern antique dealer, James Lane Jefferson, was well-loved and highly respected in his role as Vice President at Boone's Antiques in Wilson, North Carolina.
He was also a passionate collector. And like other antique dealers, this passion meant that many of the most interesting pieces he encountered found their way into his gracious home in a tiny town not far from Wilson. Mr. Jefferson lived in a lovely Georgian style house that his grandfather, a tobacco and cotton planter, built in the 1870's. His irresistible desire to collect the things he loved reached a pinnacle when he decided to purchase a neglected Federal house that he passed on his way to work each morning. Mr. Jefferson painstakingly restored and relocated this home to his property and used it to house guests.
Mr. Jefferson's elegant taste and warm personality were reflected in the charming interiors of both homes which were filled to the brim with his collection of English, Irish and American furniture, along with a colorful accompaniment of Chinese export porcelain, silver and a predomination of portraits. These houses were featured in two prominent southern publications, Southern Accents, December 1984 and Veranda, Spring 1991.
Christie's is honored to have the opportunity to present this wonderful collection for sale. Other objects from this collection will be sold in specialized sales on October 12 (American Furniture) and in our salesroom at Christie's East on October 10 and November 28 (paintings), October 17 (silver) and October 23 (furniture).
PROPERTY FROM THE JAMES LANE JEFFERSON COLLECTION
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Circle of Enoch Seeman II (Danzig c. 1694-1744 London)
Portrait of a lady, said to be Mary Corbet, wife of Edward Mucklest, bust-length, in a blue dress with white sleeves
Details
Circle of Enoch Seeman II (Danzig c. 1694-1744 London)
Portrait of a lady, said to be Mary Corbet, wife of Edward Mucklest, bust-length, in a blue dress with white sleeves
oil on canvas
30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.)
Portrait of a lady, said to be Mary Corbet, wife of Edward Mucklest, bust-length, in a blue dress with white sleeves
oil on canvas
30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.)