LOT #70091 |
Sold on Jun 12, 2008 for: Not Sold
JAMES G. BLAINE. . Freeman Woodcock Thorp (American, 1844-1922). . Oil on canvas. . 22" x 27". . Signed at lower lef...
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Description
JAMES G. BLAINE.Freeman Woodcock Thorp (American, 1844-1922).
Oil on canvas.
22" x 27".
Signed at lower left Thorp 1887.
James Gillespie Blaine (1830-1893) was a U.S. politician and a dominant leader of the post-Civil War Republican Party as primary champion of the "Half-Breed" faction. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Maine (1863-1876); Speaker of the House (1869-1872, 1873-1874); member of the United States Senate (1875-1882); Presidential candidate in 1884; and Secretary of State (1881, 1889-1892).
Please note that although the subjects were bitter opponents, Thorp was a friend to both James Blaine and Roscoe Conkling. Here is a rare opportunity to own "matching" period portraits of the leaders of both factions of the Republican Party- the "Half-Breeds" and the "Stalwarts." Please also consider the possible pairing of portraits of the 1884 Republican presidential ticket of Blaine & Logan.
Condition: Signs of craquelure in the upper left corner. Minor paint chipping on borders outside image area. One 1½" long paint chip at upper left corner, easily restored.
For more information on the fascinating history of Freeman Thorp and his paintings, please visit this link.
Auction Info
2008 June Political & General Americana Memorabilia Grand Format Auction #685 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2008
12th-13th
Thursday-Friday
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