Rafael Osona's Annual Auction Catalog 2019 2014 | Page 48

98. JAMES FRANCIS BARKER (American 1871-1950) “9 Quince” oil on board,
once known as the “Elm Street Inn”, signed lower left Jas. F. Barker. Approx. 14 in. x 12
in.
Barker’s lineage traces back to 11 of the original Nantucket settlers. With a degree in mechanical
engineering and graduate degree in architecture, his career was centered among institutes of higher
learning. He exhibited his paintings and photographs during the summer months at the Eagle’s
Wing Studio on Union Street.

99. HERIZ CARPET RUNNER, circa 1930, 14 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 7 in.
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