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Edwin Lord Weeks (American, 1849-1903) "A Cup Of Coffee" An Orientalist Painting
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Description
Edwin Lord Weeks (American, 1849-1903) "A Cup Of Coffee" A Rare Orientalist Painting, Tangier, Morocco, circa 1878-1879
"A Cup of Coffee / Served by old Moor, Tangier, to a Riff mountaineer."
Signed 'E. L. Weeks' (lower left)
Oil on canvas
Provenance: The artist's estate sale, American Art Galleries, New York, 16 March 1905, no. 177, "A Cup of Coffee".
David L. Strathearn, Sr., Simi Valley, California, by family descent.
Private collection, Southern California.
Private Middle Eastern collection Solomon Treasure, New York
Literature: Catalogue of Very Important Finished pictures, Studies, Sketches and Original drawings by the late Edwin Lord Weeks, American Art Galleries, New York, March 15, 16, 17, 1905. [New York: American Art Galleries, 1905], lot 177
This work was likely executed in Tangier, Morocco, circa 1878-1879. The painting was described in the artist's estate sale catalogue as: "A Cup of Coffee / Served by old Moor, Tangier, to a Riff mountaineer."
We are grateful to Dr. Ellen K. Morris for confirming the authenticity of this work and providing additional cataloging information. This work will be included in the forthcoming Edwin Lord Weeks catalogue raisonné.
In original Arabic calligraphic inscribed gilt-wood frame.
Canvas: 22" high x 22" wide
Frame: 29" high x 29" wide
Excellent condition, ready to hang. No damages noted. - More Information
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Dimensions
W. 29 in; H. 29 in; W. 73.66 cm; H. 73.66 cm;
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For four generations, Solomon Treasure has obtained a reputation for dealing in rare and important 18th – 19th century antiques and fine art.
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