01-27-201701-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2977BBoston
January 27, 2017 12:00 PMCalender
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William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) Winter Stream

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$2,337$1,900
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2977BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 27, 2017 4:00PM

Description:

William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969)

Winter Stream
Signed "W. LESTER STEVENS. N.A." l.r., with a partial printed label from Ruth Wolfson, New Jersey, affixed to the back of the frame.
Oil on canvas, 25 x 30 in. (63.0 x 75.8 cm),framed.
Condition: Tear to c.r. edge, small puncture to l.r. corner, canvas rippling, striation to paint surface along right side edge, areas of craquelure, surface grime.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Tear to center right side is irregularly shaped, primarily vertical with smaller horizontal or diagonal tears at each ends overall measuring 1-3/4 inches in height and 1-1/4 inches in wide at its extremes. There is a 3/8 inch abrasion with damage to the reverse, although it might not be an actual puncture, located about 1-3/4 inches above the signature. Small tear to tacking edges at u.r. corner. Stretcher bar mark at bottom. Canvas is loose on the stretcher, causing some rippling. Vertical lines of craquelure. Scattered minor paint losses Surface grime.


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Keywords

William Lester Stevens, Ruth Wolfson