Lot Essay
The original owner, Mildred Blanchard, was one of the models for the present work.
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PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED FAMILY COLLECTION
Harold Von Schmidt (1893-1982)
"She's Stealin' Flowers, Mrs. Atherton!"
Details
Harold Von Schmidt (1893-1982)
"She's Stealin' Flowers, Mrs. Atherton!"
signed and dated 'Harold/Von/Schmidt/1934' and inscribed '-for Mildred with Luck' (lower right)
gouache and pencil on board
19¼ x 19¾ in. (48.9 x 50.2 cm.), image; 24 x 24½ in. (61 x 62.2 cm.), overall
"She's Stealin' Flowers, Mrs. Atherton!"
signed and dated 'Harold/Von/Schmidt/1934' and inscribed '-for Mildred with Luck' (lower right)
gouache and pencil on board
19¼ x 19¾ in. (48.9 x 50.2 cm.), image; 24 x 24½ in. (61 x 62.2 cm.), overall
Provenance
The artist.
Mildred Blanchard, gift from the above.
Acquired by the present owner circa 1970s.
Mildred Blanchard, gift from the above.
Acquired by the present owner circa 1970s.
Literature
American Magazine, April 1934, pp. 72-73, illustrated.
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