Lot 4248: Charles Furneaux (American, 1835-1913), The

Charles Furneaux (American, 1835-1913), The Hancock House, Beacon Street, Boston, o/c, 12" x 18", signed LL. "The Hancock House was considered one of the finest Georgian homes in Boston in its day", "John Hancock, signer of the Declaration of Independence and our first Governor lived here", "on the sidewalk on Beacon St... Hancock House memorial plaque, located on the far west gate" (taken from the Massachusetts State House grounds tour). This painting was done in the earlier years by the artist prior to moving from Melrose to Hawaii, where he became a very important artist.