JOHN AMES MITCHELL ORIGINAL ART TRIO WITH CUPIDS PUBLISHED IN 1881 BOOK.
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Winning Bid:
$423.78
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 16, 2015 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 16, 2015 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #215 - Part II
Item numbers 988 through 2613 in auction 215
Item Description
All are India ink on 7x9.25” Bristol art boards mounted on larger boards from prior framing. All feature highly detailed scenes w/cupids and romantic scenes w/hand inked captions. Includes “A Love Game” w/couple playing tennis signed “J.A.M.”, numerous brides and grooms going into church titled “The Sum of All Philosophy” signed “J.A. Mitchell”, and cupid couples parting w/scenes titled “Spring, Summer, Autumn” signed “J.A. Mitchell”. All were published in “The Summer School Of Philosophy At Mt. Desert”. Bristol boards have lt. dust soil here and there w/a few minor scuffs in blank areas, otherwise all will frame to Fine/VF appearance. Mitchell (1945-1918) co-founded and was editor of the original “Life” magazine in 1883. He authored several books and founded New York City’s Fresh Air Fund for needy children w/Horace Greeley. Wonderful examples of his exquisite pen work. Schechter Family Collection.
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