Lot 244: George Laurence Nelson 1887-1978 After Seymour Thomas Portrait of Jacob Henry Schiff 1847-1920 oil on canvas, painted in 1921…

George Laurence Nelson 1887-1978 After Seymour Thomas Portrait of Jacob Henry Schiff 1847-1920 oil on canvas, painted in 1921 signed lower left: S. Seymour Thomas copied by G. L. Nelson Plaque: Jacob H. Schiff, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce 1898-1902 1909-1913 1914-1917 1919-1920, Presented by his wife Mrs. Jacob H. Schiff, his daughter Mrs. Felix M. Warburg and his son Mortmer L. Schiff, painted in 1921 by G. L. Nelson Written on reverse: Mr. Jacob Henry Schiff Ny. 1912. Born in Frankfort Germany 1847. Copied after Seymour Thomas by G. L. Nelson, 1921. canvas size 46 1/2 x 35 1/2 total size: 54 x 43 Frame is an early 20th century reproduction of a Carlo Maratta-style frame, carved and gilded. Schiff was a banker and businessman. Provenance: Property from Credit Suisse’s Americana Collection

Starting Bid: $400

Estimate: $800- $1200

Auction Date: January 1, 2016

Realized Price: $14400.00