H. Bolton Jones, Am.,1848-1927, Ulysses S. Grant's final home, Drexel Cottage, Mt. McGregor NY, c. 1885, O/C, signed lower left.
PROVENANCE: Descended directly through the Drexel-Cowles family to the consignor.
LITERATURE: Bolton's paintings of Grant's deathplace were cited in The American, September 19, 1885, page 317, "a friend of Bolton Jones' says that artist in executing a commission for a picture of Mount McGregor and the Drexel cottage, was so pestered and disturbed by the unconscionable excursionists who have been thronging up the mountain all the season, that he was forced to suspend work during the best part of each day while the tourist was abroad, and make up for it as best he could early in the morning. People need to learn that in taking an artist's time and opportunity, they take his money, his living, his income, and possibly his fame and fortune."
Apparently this painting and a relined variant whose significance was missed, noted below, were commissioned by the Drexel family to commemorate the death place of General Grant
NOTE: Heritage Auctions "Houses, Mt. McGregor, NY" Sales Price**: $23,900
against estimates of $20,000-$30,000, Auction Lot: 25115, Auction Date: 11/10/2006(CBAR1000)(TC)
Measurements: 16 x 24, unframed
Condition: in original untouched condition, but dirty, would benefit greatly from a cleaning

in original untouched condition, but dirty, would benefit greatly from a cleaning