(pair) JOHN F. FRANCIS (Pennsylvania, 1808-1886)
oval still lifes of fruit
o/c (relined); oval 14.5 by 18 in.; framed 19 by 23 in.
labels on reverse Newman Gallery... Philadelphia/Bryn Mawr
Francis, born in Philadelphia, in the mid 19th century became known as one of the premier artists of the revival of still-life painting. Most of his work is unsigned. Early in his career he was an itinerant portrait painter and silhouettist. He spent approx. 25 years traveling throughout rural Pennsylvania and Delaware. Around 1850, he turned exclusively to still life using techniques of 17th c. still life Dutch painters.
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oval still lifes of fruit
o/c (relined); oval 14.5 by 18 in.; framed 19 by 23 in.
labels on reverse Newman Gallery... Philadelphia/Bryn Mawr
Francis, born in Philadelphia, in the mid 19th century became known as one of the premier artists of the revival of still-life painting. Most of his work is unsigned. Early in his career he was an itinerant portrait painter and silhouettist. He spent approx. 25 years traveling throughout rural Pennsylvania and Delaware. Around 1850, he turned exclusively to still life using techniques of 17th c. still life Dutch painters.
NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.
Condition Report: Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or telephone to our gallery. Any condition statement given either verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. CRN bears no responsibility for error or omission. All items are sold as is. All sales are final.
