1014

William Putnam Hill Painting of Cupid and Woman (78424)

Currency:USD Category:Art / General - Paintings Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
William Putnam Hill Painting of Cupid and Woman  (78424)
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.
Original William Putnam Hill in pastel colors, framed 24 x 34", 16.5 x 26" in gold leaf frame. Provenance: Jim Mackie Collection of Grass Valley, well known Americana collector and dealer. This spectacular work on board was the proud possession of well known western collector Jim Mackie for decades. Hill (1853-1922 was a landscape and portraiture painter. Most of his career was spent in San Jose, where a high school was named in his honor. His art won medals at many major exhibitions, including Calif. State Fair, St. Louis World's Fair and others. The allegorical use of Cupid is showing a protectionary kiss. The piece appears unsigned on the obverse, and is labeled on the reverse.

Provenance:
Country (if not USA):
State: Texas
City/County: Sweetwater
Date: