05-16-201405-17-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2728BBoston
May 16, 2014 04:00 PMCalender
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Walt Kuhn (American, 1877-1949) Clowns

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$6,765$5,500
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2728BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 16, 2014 4:00PM

Description:

Walt Kuhn (American, 1877-1949)

Clowns, c. 1941
Signed and dated "Walt Kuhn 4..." l.r., identified on labels from ACA Galleries,
New York, on the backing.
Watercolor and ink on paper, sight size 8 x 10 5/8 in. (20.3 x 27.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Toning, foxing, subtle rippling, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Tape hinged to window mat; acid burn verso; rippled sheet; laid paper with ENGLAND water mark; mat burn; acid burn to sheet recto along entire top edge; possibly from prior acidic mat; several fox marks; no additional condition issues to report.


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