Lot 63: 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.