De Scott Evans, (1847-1898)
Hanging Apples and Pears: A Pair of Works each, 12 1/4 x 10 1/8in
Hanging Apples and Pears: A Pair of Works
the first, signed 'S. S. David' (lower right); the second, signed 'S.S. David' (lower left)
oil on canvas
each, 12 1/4 x 10 1/8in
Provenance
Private collection, California.
Born David Scott Evans in Indiana in 1847, the artist spent much of his early career in Ohio. After a trip to Paris in the 1870s, to study with Adolphe William Bouguereau, he changed his name to De Scott Evans. In addition to changing his name, the artist is known to have signed his works under a variety of pseudonyms, including David Scott, Stanley S. David and S. S. David, such as the present lot.
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Hanging Apples and Pears: A Pair of Works each, 12 1/4 x 10 1/8in
Hanging Apples and Pears: A Pair of Works
the first, signed 'S. S. David' (lower right); the second, signed 'S.S. David' (lower left)
oil on canvas
each, 12 1/4 x 10 1/8in
Provenance
Private collection, California.
Born David Scott Evans in Indiana in 1847, the artist spent much of his early career in Ohio. After a trip to Paris in the 1870s, to study with Adolphe William Bouguereau, he changed his name to De Scott Evans. In addition to changing his name, the artist is known to have signed his works under a variety of pseudonyms, including David Scott, Stanley S. David and S. S. David, such as the present lot.