Biblical scene from Seymour Stein collection triumphs at Capsule Auctions

Reginald Arthur, ‘Joseph Interpreting Pharaoh’s Dream,’ $58,500
Reginald Arthur, ‘Joseph Interpreting Pharaoh’s Dream,’ $58,500
Reginald Arthur, ‘Joseph Interpreting Pharaoh’s Dream,’ $58,500

NEW YORK – Capsule Auctions‘ April 28 auction, titled Vistas: American and European Art, was a success. The sale consisted of slightly more than 200 lots and included works from the collection of Seymour Stein. The top lot of the sale was Reginald Arthur’s operatic work from 1895, Joseph Interpreting Pharaoh’s Dream, from the Seymour Stein collection. The Egyptian Revival oil on canvas, accompanied by a massive and ornate gilt frame, sold for $58,500.

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European and American art treasures await at Capsule Auctions, April 28

Reginald Arthur, ‘Joseph Interpreting Pharaoh’s Dream,’ est. $30,000-$50,000
Reginald Arthur, ‘Joseph Interpreting Pharaoh’s Dream,’ est. $30,000-$50,000
Reginald Arthur, ‘Joseph Interpreting Pharaoh’s Dream,’ est. $30,000-$50,000

NEW YORK – Capsule Auctions presents Vistas: American and European Art, a sale of paintings, drawings and other art from New York and New England estates and collections. Themes of the sale include classical, mythology, portraiture, and landscape art. It will take place Thursday, April 28 at 2 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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