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2026-01-23 11:00:00 2026-01-23 11:00:00 America/New_York DuMouchelles DuMouchelles : January 2026: Day Two https://live.dumoart.com/auctions/dumouchelles/january-2026-day-two-21799 Day Two is led by fine art and prints, highlighted by a circa-1934 William James Glackens landscape and an exceptionally rare Audubon Birds of America “Ivory-billed Woodpecker” (Havell edition). Additional highlights include a Rembrandt etching, a Edouard Léon Cortès Paris scene, John Goodison oil painting, and museum deaccessions from the Grand Rapids Art Museum. A large selection of Edgar Louis Yaeger paintings, Carpeaux sculpture, and Saarinen/Knoll furniture round out the session. DuMouchelles conditions@dumoart.com

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Lot 1094

After Thomas Cole (American, 1801-1848) Oil on Canvas, Mid 19th C., 'the Voyage of Life: Youth. From: Allegory of Man's Earthly Journey', H 52.5" W 78

Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000

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$15,000

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Mid 19th c. copy of Cole's second work of a four painting series "The Voyage of Life". Youth depicts a youth, guided by a guardian angel, as he continues his allegorical journey on the River of Life.

Provenance:

Provenance based on M. Knoedler & Co. records c. 1967:

This work was likely Commissioned by Gorham D. Abbott, Springer Institute, NY, 1852;

Derby Gallery Sale of the Abbot Collection, 1863; (Probably to John A. Falconer c. 1872);

Helen Foster Barnett, Brooklyn, c. 1918-1930;

The Most Reverend Francis L. Beckman, Archbishop of Dubuque, Iowa 1930-1945;

Julius H. Weitzner/The Old Print Shop, 1946;

Consigned by Julius H. Weitzner to M. Knoedler & Co., NY, November 1965;

Jointly acquired by The Old Print Shop and M. Knoedler & Co., NY, 1967;

Richard and Gloria Manney, 1983;

Alexander Gallery, New York, NY;

Acquired from the Alexander Gallery by the current owner, a prominent Grosse Pointe Park, MI collector in 2006

Exhibition History:

Nature's Banquet: 19th Century American Paintings from the Manoogian Collection, January 15 - March 30, 2010, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia

DeWitt Clinton Boutellei After Thomas Cole: The Voyage of Life: from the Manoogian Collection. Vero Beach Muesum of Art September , 2016 to January 2017

Dimensions:
H 52.5" W 78.5" 1 PC

Condition

Excellent. Museum quality conservation with no evidence of conservation due to damage or mistreatment. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.

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