Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait

Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (New York/England, 1819-1905) Shovel Bill and Red Head/Male Ducks, signed middle right "A.F. Tait/18" and inscribed with title verso and "2772/1", oil on Winsor & Newton artist board, 16-7/8 x 13-7/8 in. (rectangular panel framed in oval); modern gilt wood frame, uneven varnish through center from mildew spotting, craquelure, abrasions Lot Notes: Possibly 54.10 p. 127 or 54.18 p. 1238 in the checklist of his works compiled by Henry F. Marsh, [Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait: Artist in the Adirondacks,] and one of an intended pair. Private Collection, North Carolina

ARTHUR FITZWILLIAM TAIT American (1819-1905) "Chicks" oil on panel, signed lower right, dated '74 and inscribed "NY". Inscribed "No. 10 AF Tait 1874" on the reverse. 10 x 13 3/4 Provenance: Private collection Greenville, Florida; descended in the family to the present, Connecticut. Literature: Cadbury, Warder H. and Henry F. Marsh, "Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait: Artist of the Adirondacks", 1986. p. 228, no 74.1. Estimate $ 8,000-12,000

Property of various owners Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (American, 1819-1905) Sheep Reposing signed and dated 'A.F. Tait 75' (lower right) oil on canvas 14 x 22in LITERATURE: Warder H.Cadbury and Henry F. Marsh, Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait: Artist in the Adirondacks , Cranbury, New Jersey, 1986, p. 233, no. 75.11.

Lot 34 ARTHUR FITZWILLIAM TAIT (american 1819-1905) HOUNDS ON THE SCENT Signed and dated 'A. F. Tait 99' bottom right, watercolor over pencil on paper 4 3/4 x 8 in. (12.1 x 20.3cm) provenance: Private Collection, Virginia. Estimate $1,000-1,500 Framed in a partially ebonized carved wood (walnut?) frame, roughly in an Eastlake style. The watercolor is on paper that is somewhat unevenly cut and laid down. We see no evidence of restoration. As seen in the catalogue photo, at lower right, roughly below the rightmost dog, and at lower left, between the front legs of the leftmost dog, the sheet color is a pale brown. We presume this coloration is intended by Tait, and is thus not a condition flaw. There appears to be some very slight, unobtrusive scattered foxing. The sheet has uneven cockling; it does not lie flat in all areas. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale. Sold for $400

Lot Description Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1819-1905) Amos F. Adams Shooting Over Gus Bondher and Son, Count Bondher signed and dated 'A.F. Tait N.A./N.Y. 1887' (lower right) oil on canvas 20 x 30 in. (50.8 x 76.2 cm.) Provenance Mr. and Mrs. Peter H.B. Frelinghuysen. By descent to the present owner. Pre-Lot Text Property from the Collection of Peter H.B. Frelinghuysen, Jr. Literature W.H. Cadbury, H.F. Marsh, Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait: Artist in the Adirondacks, Newark, New Jersey, 1986, p. 281, no. 87.9, illustrated. View Lot Notes › According to the artist's record book, the present work was painted in May 1887 for the Wellington Gun Club of Boston, Massachusetts as a prize for the best amateur shot. The painting depicts Amos F. Adams, a former president of the Gun Club and Boston merchant and two shooting tournament award winning setters. The setters, Gus Bondher and son, Count Bondher, were bred by Richard Purcell Llewellin in England. Tait documented the event and names in an inscription on the reverse of the canvas, prior to lining. Tait later painted a second version of the composition for Amos Adams' personal collection which is presently in a private collection.