American & Modern Painting Online Auction

February 25, 2016

LOT 21

Lot 21

Attributed to Hugh Bolton Jones (H.J. Bolton) (1848-1927)

Attributed to Hugh Bolton Jones (H.J. Bolton) (1848-1927)
Lot 21 Details
Attributed to Hugh Bolton Jones (H.J. Bolton) (1848-1927), American

THE FALLS OF MONTMORENCY NEAR QUEBEC

Oil on grey Academy board; bears signature “H.J. Bolton” and dated 1868 lower left
6.75" x 9.75" — 17.1 x 24.8 cm.

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Attributed to Hugh Bolton Jones (H.J. Bolton) (1848-1927)
  • Attributed to Hugh Bolton Jones (H.J. Bolton) (1848-1927)
Provenance:

The Parker Gallery, London

Literature:

See Peter Falk, ‘Who Was Who in American Art” p. 1759 and;
J. Russell Harper, “Early Painters and Engravers in Canada”, p. 175

Note:

Possibly the artist born in Baltimore, MD who exhibited landscape works at the National Academy for over 60 years beginning in 1867, one year before the execution of this scene. Harper states H. Bolton (Belton) Jones lived in England and sketched for “Picturesque Canada”. Falk states he travelled extensively.

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