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Anna Quincy Thaxter, Davy Crockett, Edgar Allan Poe, Frances Osgood, John Sutter, Louis Manigault, Samuel Stillman Osgood
Edgar Allan Poe
John Sutter
Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett
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Louis Manigault
Frances Osgood
Venus Stealing Cupid’s Last Arrow
Child Playing With A Watch
AMERICAN GALLERY - 19th Century 
Dear Suzay,
You don’t know me, but I’m a historian from the Netherlands, interested in American history and art.
I like your Gallery website. I noticed you have several paintings listed made by Samuel Stillman Osgood (1808-85), who is a very underrated artist.
Now I wonder: where did you get the information from about one of his paintings, titled ‘Venus Stealing Cupid’s Last Arrow’? I know it was auctioned by Christie’s East back in 1992, but they didn’t identify Sam as the painter. You obviously did, and I take my hat off.
Just curious, but I’d be much obliged if you could give me an answer.
Thank you,
Ton Fafianie.
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The painting has been identified by Christie in 1992:
http://www.artnet.com/artists/lotdetailpage.aspx?lot_id=919F85784C26D841
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Christie’s identified the painter wrongly as Samuel S. Good. So, who made the connection with Samuel Stillman Osgood? There are lots of riddles surrounding the painting. Can anyone enlighten me or fill in the colors?
Thank you,
Ton Fafianie.
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Do you have any more information on Child Playing with a Watch?
Thank you,
Jeanne
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