1913 Towles Studio Photo - Woman in a Fur Coat
Similar Sale History
View More Items in PhotographyRelated Photography
More Items in Photography
View MoreRecommended Art
View MoreItem Details
Description
**First Time At Auction**
William Henry Towles (American, 1871 - 1954) and Clarence Oscher Towles (1866 - 1937), photograph, 1913. A charming antique photograph of a woman wearing a luxurious fur coat, signed "Towles / 13" and set in an attractive frame from her era. W H Towles and brother C O Towles were major photographers of their time, known for their cabinet cards. The brothers won many awards and served as officers in photographer associations. Size: 6.875" W x 9" H (17.5 cm x 22.9 cm); 10.75" W x 12.75" H (27.3 cm x 32.4 cm) framed
The Towles Studio was located in several American cities around the turn of the 19th century. Most works were signed Towles without specifying which brother shot the image. According to one account, William H. Towles actually owned all of the equipment used by the famous Civil War photographer Mathew Brady who died in 1896.
Provenance: The William F. Draper Collection, New York City, USA, acquired via descent from the late William Franklin Draper (1912-2003), an accomplished American artist whose career spanned seven decades. Known as the "Dean of American Portraiture," William Draper was the only artist to paint President John F. Kennedy from life, and his oeuvre includes marvelous landscapes from his world travels, military paintings as he was one of only seventeen Combat Artists in WWII, and portraits of illustrious individuals.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#153288
William Henry Towles (American, 1871 - 1954) and Clarence Oscher Towles (1866 - 1937), photograph, 1913. A charming antique photograph of a woman wearing a luxurious fur coat, signed "Towles / 13" and set in an attractive frame from her era. W H Towles and brother C O Towles were major photographers of their time, known for their cabinet cards. The brothers won many awards and served as officers in photographer associations. Size: 6.875" W x 9" H (17.5 cm x 22.9 cm); 10.75" W x 12.75" H (27.3 cm x 32.4 cm) framed
The Towles Studio was located in several American cities around the turn of the 19th century. Most works were signed Towles without specifying which brother shot the image. According to one account, William H. Towles actually owned all of the equipment used by the famous Civil War photographer Mathew Brady who died in 1896.
Provenance: The William F. Draper Collection, New York City, USA, acquired via descent from the late William Franklin Draper (1912-2003), an accomplished American artist whose career spanned seven decades. Known as the "Dean of American Portraiture," William Draper was the only artist to paint President John F. Kennedy from life, and his oeuvre includes marvelous landscapes from his world travels, military paintings as he was one of only seventeen Combat Artists in WWII, and portraits of illustrious individuals.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#153288
Condition
Photographic print has not been examined outside the frame but appears to be in good condition. Paper shows expected slight toning. Gallery paper on verso of the frame is torn around periphery. Wired for suspension.
Buyer's Premium
- 24.5%
1913 Towles Studio Photo - Woman in a Fur Coat
Estimate $400 - $600
1 bidder is watching this item.
Get approved to bid.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Louisville, CO, usSee Policy for Shipping
Payment
Related Searches
TOP