Signed lower right: W.M. Chase

Prominent New Jersey family; John McInnis Auctioneers, LLC, Amesbury, Massachusetts, February 22, 2014, lot 1; The collection of Frederick Schrader, Napa, California, acquired from the above.

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, California 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." HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

The present work is accompanied by a condition report from YOST CONSERVATION, LLC dated March 2014. Scattered spots of retouching in the figure's hair and shirt. Framed Dimensions 28.75 X 24.25 Inches