Lot 21
George William Whitaker (American, 1841-1916)
George William Whitaker (American, 1841-1916)
An Opulent Fruit Still Life with Grapes, Oranges, Plums and Pears with a Silver Charger, 1899
Signed and dated lower left “”G. W. Whitaker ’99″”
Oil on canvas
26 x 22 inches
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Provenance: On the remnants of a label, the artist inscribed the gift to the Dining Hall of the Moses Brown School, Providence, Rhode Island.
Gift from the artist to Moses Brown School, Providence, Rhode Island, 1902;
Gift to a custodian of the school, circa 1965;
Thence by descent;
Private Collection.”
Estimate: $3,000-5,000
Various Owners