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George Cooke, THREE CHILDREN C. 1845 O/C

Sold for $3,000 at Ahlers & Ogletree Inc. on Jun 10, 2022.

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George Esten Cooke (American / Maryland, 1793-1849), "Three Children" ca. 1845, depicting three children, likely from Columbus, GA, playing with a model sailboat against a sunset forest background, oil on canvas, dated lower right, framed. Provenance: From the Estate of Charles Hammock, JR. Reference: "George Cooke 1793-1849, Georgia Museum of Art, Donald Keyes, page 75, plate 15. According to the text, as a result of abrasion to the painting, the signature has been erased and a partial date remains that is only visible with UV light. Approx. h. 54.25", w. 44.25" (frame), h. 48", w. 40" (canvas).

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