William Merritt Chase (American, 1849-1916). Portrait of a Young Girl with Yellow Hair Ribbon. Oil on canvas. 19 x 14-3/...

Description

William Merritt Chase (American, 1849-1916)
Portrait of a Young Girl with Yellow Hair Ribbon
Oil on canvas
19 x 14-3/4 inches (48.3 x 37.5 cm)
Signed lower right: W.M. Chase

Property from the Collection of Frederick H. Schrader, Napa Valley

PROVENANCE:
Prominent New Jersey family;
John McInnis Auctioneers, LLC, Amesbury, Massachusetts, February 22, 2014, lot 1;
Frederick H. Schrader, Napa Valley, California, acquired from the above.

Accompanying the lot is a copy of Dr. Frederick Baker's July 9, 2014 letter stating that this painting is included in Ronald G. Pisano's The Complete Catalogue of Known and Documented Work by William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) (under catalogue number OPAA.615 in the Pisano/Chase Archives at the Kellen Archives of The New School, New York). In this letter, Dr. Baker writes, "It is an engaging portrait, and because of its sensitive handling and immediacy of portrayal, it is most likely a painting of one of Chase's daughters. The subtle lift of the head, the reflected light off the locket hanging from a bright red ribbon, and the general surety of brushwork, are hallmarks of the best portraits by William Merritt Chase."


More information about William Merritt Chase. See also: Chase, William Merritt, Chase, William Merrit Artist.

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