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January 2024: Day Two

Fri, Jan 19, 2024 11:00AM EST
Lot 1133

John Franklin Douthitt (American (Active 1880-1908)) Oil on Canvas Ca. 1890, "Winged Maiden", H 80" W 40"

Estimate: $50 - $150

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
Signed lower left "J. F. Douthitt". Painted canvas of a winged maiden by a gate. Canvas framed by 6" gold border. From the Grosse Pointe, MI home of John Dodge and Ivy Hawkins Dodge. John Douthitt provided all kinds of decorating and interior design services to wealthy families in New York. Provenance: Property from the collection of John Francis Dodge, Co-Founder of the Dodge Brothers Company. By family descent

Condition

The family has had this in storage for over 100 years. The canvas needs to be cleaned and the velvet border needs attention. It remains a unique piece of late 19th c. historical design. | 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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