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CEPHAS GIOVANNI THOMPSON (AMERICAN, 1809-1888) PORTRAIT OF A BOY IN A MOUNTAINOUS LANDSCAPE

CEPHAS GIOVANNI THOMPSON (AMERICAN, 1809-1888) PORTRAIT OF A BOY IN A MOUNTAINOUS LANDSCAPE, oil on canvas, the full-length figure reclining on a rocky ledge overlooking a river with mountains in the distance, signed and dated to ledge lower right. Housed in a period molded giltwood frame. Dated 1843. 35 1/2" x 28 1/2" sight, 42" x 34 1/2" OA.  Catalogue Note: The son of portrait painter Cephas Thompson (1775-1856), Cephas Giovanni Thompson (1809-1888) studied under his father before venturing out on his own in search of commissions for portraiture. He stayed confined mostly to the Northeast during his career, working around Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and finally New York City, where he would remain. Shipping Note: IN-HOUSE SHIPPING IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS LOT. Please contact our local UPS store store6595@theupsstore.com for information on shipping or see our website for a list of third-party shippers: https://jeffreysevans.com/buying/shipping-and-pick-up/.

ATTR TO CEPHAS GIOVANNI THOMPSON LADY PORTRAIT

Attributed to Cephas Giovanni Thompson, oil on canvas portrait painting depicting a lady looking up, unsigned. Inscribed on verso as Painted by C. G. Thompson. Framed. With the additional information about the frame manufacturer. Cephas Giovanni Thompson, American, 1809 to 1888, was a fashionable portrait painter in his day and today is best known for his 1851 portrait of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Antique American Portrait Paintings For Collectors.

Cephas Giovanni Thompson (1803-1888, Middleboro,

Italy) oil painting on canvas depicting a young boy and girl with their dog in a romantic landscape. Signed century G. T. 1851 in the lower right center. Cephas Giovanni Thompson was the son of the famous American painter Cephas Thompson. Sight size 29" x 36", overall with period gilded arched spandrel frame 39 1/2" x 46". Provenance: Estate of Edwin Sibley Webster (1867-1950) Boston. Estate of Clifford Alan Kaye (1916-1985) Boston. Christie’s March 20, 1987, Lot 4. Estate of George Decas (1937-2019) Wareham, Massachusetts. Exhibitions: Cahoon Museum of American Art, Cotuit, MA. Faces from the Past. March 23 - May 22, 2004 (label verso).

Oil on Canvas, Portrait of a Boy

Attributed to Cephus Giavonni Thompson (1809-1888) Sight size: 27-1/4"h x 22"w Overall: 29-3/4"h x 24-3/4"w Provenance: By repute this work descended from the estate of a descendant of the artist. The sitter is reported to be a family member.

Cephas Giovanni Thompson (American 1809-1888)

Cephas Giovanni Thompson (American 1809-1888) Oil on Board Portrait. Signed lower left corner. Measures approximately 29 inches high x 24 inches wide with a 4 inch frame

CEPHAS THOMPSON FIGURATIVE OIL PAINTING

Cephas Thompson Figurative Oil Painting: Cephas Giovanni Thompson (American, 1809-1888), 1861, oil on canvas mounted to wood panel, study for a water nymph, monogrammed and dated by the artist on the face and with paper label verso. Dimensions are: image - 11 3/8" X 9", overall - 17 3/8" X 15". All measurements are approximate. Artist Biography: Cephas Giovanni Thompson (American, 1809-1888) was a well-known portrait painter from Massachusetts who worked mostly in New York and Boston.

Cephas Giovanni Thompson Italian Girl Oil on Canvas Laid Board

Cephas Giovanni Thompson (1809-1888). Oil on canvas laid board titled "Italian Girl," painted in Rome in 1853, as noted by the nameplate. Provenance: Directly from artist; descended through family.

CEPHAS GIOVANNI THOMPSON, (American 1809-1888), Brother and Sister with Dog, 1851, oil on canvas, 29 1/4 x 36 1/4 in., frame: 39 1/4 x 46 1/4 in.

CEPHAS GIOVANNI THOMPSON (American 1809-1888) Brother and Sister with Dog 1851, oil on canvas monogramed cTg and dated 1851, l.r. 29 1/4 x 36 1/4 in., frame: 39 1/4 x 46 1/4 in. Provenance: The Estate of Edwin S. Webster; The Collection of a New England Gentleman. Exhibitions: Cahoon Museum of American Art, Cotuit, MA. Faces from the Past. March 23 - May 22, 2004 (label verso).

OIL ON BOARD STUDY BY CEPHUS THOMPSON

Reverse has paper label. Study for a water nymph, painted by C.G. Thompson. Cephus Giovanni Thompson (American, 1809-1888). Thompson was a well-known portrait painter from Massachusetts. Worked mostly in New York and Boston. Signed and dated 1861 off the woman's right shoulder. Dimensions are: Image Size - 11 3/8"X 9", Overall 17 3/8" X 15". All measurements are approximate.

CEPHAS GIOVANNI THOMPSON (MA, 1809-1888)

CEPHAS GIOVANNI THOMPSON (MA, 1809-1888) Portraits of George G. and Penelope Williams of Boston, the adult children of Samuel King Williams, SR 1785-1874, a counselor (maritime lawyer) and Elizabeth Whitman Williams 1795-1886 (a descendant of pilgrims Edward Winslow, 1597-1655 and Suzannah Fuller). Oval format oil on canvas, unsigned, circa 1850, housed in their original but different magnificent gilt Victorian gesso deep cove frames, he is in black with a large black cravat and bushy auburn hair; she is in blue velvet with her ginger hair in a braided bun, seated in a red upholstered chair. OS: 38" x 33" & 39" x 34", SS: (both) 29" x 24". Old handwritten label on back of her frame reads "Herman W. Williams, Harvard". Very good condition, minor frame loss.

Attributed to Cephas Giovanni Thompson (American)

Attributed to Cephas Giovanni Thompson (American, 1809-1888), "Portrait of a Young Woman in a Fur Stole", oil on canvas, unsigned, 27 in. x 22 in., gilt frame. Provenance: Purchased Didier Inc., New Orleans

CEPHAS GIOVANNI THOMPSON, (American, 1809-1888), Portrait of a Lady, oil on canvas, 1847, 30 x 25 in., frame: 32 x 27 in.

CEPHAS GIOVANNI THOMPSON (American, 1809-1888) Portrait of a Lady oil on canvas, 1847 signed C.G. Thompson July 1847, c.l. 30 x 25 in., frame: 32 x 27 in.

CEPHAS GIOVANNI THOMPSON (AMERICAN 1809-1888)

CEPHAS GIOVANNI THOMPSON (AMERICAN 1809-1888) Virgin Mary with Guardian Angels and Saint Innocents, oil on canvas 109.8 x 80.2 cm (43 1/4 x 31 5/8 in.) signed with initials lower left, C.G.T. LOT NOTES Cephas Giovanni Thompson was the son of the well known early 19th Century self-taught portrait painter Cephas Thompson, who was born, lived and worked in Middleboro, Massachusetts. Like his father, Cephas was born in Middleboro. Initially working in Plymouth, Massachusetts, he would travel the East Coast, working in Boston, Bristol, and Philadelphia before settling in New York City. Thompson established a studio in the University Building at Washington Square in New York, and became a fashionable artist known not only for his portraituree but also for his allegorical and romantic scenes, often featuring beautiful young women. Two canvases that he painted during this time, Spring and Autumn were exhibited at the Apollo Association in 1839. Shown for reference here, Spring is currently in the Permanent Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of New York.

CEPHAS GIOVANNI THOMPSON, American, 1809-1888, Portrait of Lucy Sturtevant Thompson., Oil on panel, 28½" x 23". Framed.

CEPHAS GIOVANNI THOMPSON American, 1809-1888 Portrait of Lucy Sturtevant Thompson. Engraved signature lower left "C. Thompson". Exhibited: Cahoon Museum of American Art: Faces From the Past, March 23- May 22, 2004. Oil on panel, 28 1/2" x 23". Framed.

Cephas Giovanni Thompson (American, 1809-1888) Portrait of a Young Child. Signed "C.G. Thompson Sculpt March 1834 G" l.r. Oil on can...

Cephas Giovanni Thompson (American, 1809-1888) Portrait of a Young Child. Signed "C.G. Thompson Sculpt March 1834 G" l.r. Oil on canvas, 22 1/2 x 18 in., in an ornate gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Very minor retouch to nose, minor craquelure. Provenance: This portrait and that of Harriet Loud Howe, lot (147250/1), were passed down by descent through members of the Shaw, Reed, Loud, and Howe families. It was thought that this portrait may be of Maria Theresa Reed (b. August 30, 1830, d. July 25, 1860).

Cephas G. Thompson portrait, young lady in blue

Cephas G. Thompson portrait, young lady in blue dress with plaid wrap, in an architectural setting with column and drapery, urn with roses against a landscape, inscribed verso "Cephas Thompson", "Cephas Thompson...American Portrait", attributed to Cephas Giovanni Thompson, (Massachusetts, 1809-1888), oil on canvas, unframed, 16 x 14 in. Original stretcher, deteriorated tacking edges with losses, canvas loose, yellowed and uneven varnish layer, crackle, flaking, stretcher marks, grime, holes, chips. Private Collection.

CEPHAS GIOVANNI THOMPSON (1809-1888): PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN

Oil on canvas, relined, 16 x 12 1/4 in., with artist's cipher and dated 1863 at right side. Provenance: The Estate of Fred F. and Lois K. Rogers.

Cephas Giovanni Thompson (American, 1809-1888)

Portrait of a Woman. Signed and dated "C.G. Thompson 1847" l.l. Oil on canvas, depicting the woman wearing a black dress with white lace collar and black ribbon necklace, seated in a chair with red upholstery, 8 x 10 in., in a gilt gesso frame. Condition: Good, a couple of light superfluous drips. Note: Cephas Giovanni Thompson was born in Middleboro, Massachusetts, the son of artist Cephas Thompson. His career began at Plymouth. In 1837, he settled in New York City, after working in Boston, Bristol, and Philadelphia. In 1840, he did portraits of leading citizens in New Bedford, and from 1849 to 1852 was in Boston. In 1852, he went to Europe with his family and spent seven years in Italy, then returned to New York City in 1859, where he remained until his death.

Cephas Giovanni Thompson (American, 1809-1888) Pair of Portraits of Hon. Benjamin Ellis and His Wife. Signed and dated ""C. G. Thompson