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May 16, 2014 12:00 PMCalender
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Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) A Cup of Water

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$1,599$1,300
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2727BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 16, 2014 12:00PM

Description:

Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)

A Cup of Water, 1920, published state of 150 (Paff, 196). Signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.l. Etching on laid paper with partial watermark, plate size 6 7/8 x 4 7/8 in. (17.4 x 12.4 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Margins 2 inches or more with deckled edges, pencil annotations l.c., very pale soiling, hinge and glue residue to upper corners verso.

Provenance: Descended within the family of the artist.
Estimate $1,200-1,800


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