Frederick James Boston

Lot# 1034 Frederick James Boston (1855-1932) Portrait of a little girl washing a pot in a kitchen interior.18''x14'', est:$1200/1800 Signed lower right: F.J. Boston, oil on canvasProvenance: Propertyfrom the Estate of June Sears Rogers. Visual: Generally good,original condition. Frame abrasion with scattered lossesparticularly along the right edge. A few tiny specks of lossscattered throughout. Blacklight: A 4'' 'L'-shaped area of possibleolder restoration along the left side of the upper edge and a fewother scattered spots of possible older touch-up in the left centerand on the figure's dress. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL. Click here to return to previous menu < Prev Next >

FREDERICK JAMES BOSTON (American 1855-1932)
Landscape
Oil on board
11-1/2 x 15-1/2 inches (29.2 x 39.4 cm)
Signed lower right: Fed. Boston
Condition Report*:
Normal signs of wear as appropriate with age with craquelure *Heritage Auction Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".

signed and dated F. J. BOSTON 1886 oil on canvas Condition Note: Canvas unlined, 1 inch vertical tear to right of smoking figure, 3 inch repaired tear with associated flaking to lower right corner, two lines of flaking to lower left, 1 1/2 and 1/2 inch long, scattered craquelure, under UV light possible inpainting to head of figure in doorway behind smoker and to sign above head We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

CATALOGUE NOTE
It is likely the title refers to a class of itinerant muscians, inspired by the deities to extoll their exploits (much like a western bard), thereby granting their listeners a temporary release from the cares of the world. Frederick James Boston studied under J. B. Whittaker at Adelphi Collage, Brooklyn, and Carolus Duran in Paris. One of "The Brooklyn Ten" (renamed "The Society of Brooklyn Painters" in 1903), Boston was the first instructor of Art at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences.

, forms a reference to lan ts'ai-ho one of the eight strong pantheon of immortals (the pa hsien) of chinese taosim. he is a minstrel and often depicted carrying the emblem of a lute. lan ts'ai-ho represents the poor; he sang songs about life, the ways of humankind and of the beauty of the tao. one day after drinking too heavily in an inn, he passed out and was taken to heaven. frederick james boston was born in bridgeport, connecticut and studied under j. b. whittaker at the adelphi college, brooklyn and then under carolus duran in paris. he exhibited work at the brooklyn art association in 1883 and 1892. "the celestial minstrel" exhibited: new york, brooklyn art club, 1886, no.34. the title of the above work, footnote: signed and dated 'f.j. boston 1886' l.l. oil on canvas

F. J. BOSTON (POSSIBLY FREDRICK JAMES BOSTON) (AMERICAN, 1855-1932) GREY NORMAN Watercolor: 11 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. Framed; lower left signed: F. J. Boston Estimate $ 300-500