109 - Frederick Arthur Bridgman, American (1847-1928) recently rediscovered ca. 1880 Oil on Canvas "Reception of an Ambassador (Palace of Constantine)". Signed Lower Right F.A. Bridgman. Good Original Unrestored Condition. Fine Period Gilt Frame (minor losses). Measures 21 Inches Tall and 30-1/2 Inches Wide, Frame Measures 33 Inches Tall and 42-1/2 Inches Wide. Provenance: Private Collection, Coral Gables, FL ca. 1910; Private Collection Miami Beach, FL ca. 1950. Exhibitions: Possibly, 1881 American Art Gallery, New York (as unfinished); Possibly, 1881, Fourteenth Exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association, Boston (Bey of Constantine Receiving Guest from Syria and Bey of Constantine receiving Visitors); Possibly, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine arts, 1881 (329 Bey of Constantine receiving guests); Possibly, 1883, Royal Academy, London (593, Bey of Constantine receiving guests). Catalog information provided by Emily M. Weeks, Ph.D. (copy of full report by Dr. Weeks to accompany this Lot). We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request. (estimate $100,000-$200,000)