254 Thomas Allen Jr. (American, 1849-1924) Playing Flute: A Sketch of Stephen Fitzgerald, Petersham, Mass. Signed and dated “Thomas Allen 1884” l.r., identified and signed on a handwritten label affixed to the reverse, titled on a presentation plaque. Oil on canvas, 12 x 7 in. (30.5 x 17.0 cm), framed. Condition: Minor retouch, canvas trimmed and mounted to paperboard support. $1,000-1,500 255 Adelaide Claxton (British, fl. 1860-1879) The Lady Ghost Signed and dated “AClaxton 1876” l.l. Oil on canvas, 24 x 30 in. (61.0 x 76.2 cm), framed. Condition: Lined, restretched, scattered minor retouch and pigment fluorescence. $3,000-5,000
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