Frederick Arthur Bridgman

(American, 1847-1928)

An Egyptian Priest, 1877

oil on canvas

signed F A Bridgman and dated (lower right)

29 7/8 x 25 in. (75.9 x 63.5cm)

Property of a California Collector

Dr. Ilene Susan Fort, Curator Emerita, American Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, has previously confirmed the authenticity of this lot.

Provenance:

Alexander Gallery, New York, New York.

Acquired directly from the above.

Private Collection, Dallas, Texas.

Heritage Auctions, Dallas, sale of May 22, 2004, lot 19814 (as King David).

Acquired directly from the above sale.

Private Collection, Dallas, Texas.

Sotheby's, New York, sale of February 1, 2019, lot 577.

Acquired directly from the above sale by the present owner.

Framed: 39 x 34 x 2 1/2 in.

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An Egyptian Priest, 1877

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An Egyptian Priest, 1877

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