Charles Henry Fromuth (American, 1858-1937) Evening in the Harbor/Soir au port (Concarneau)

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Charles Henry Fromuth (American, 1858-1937)

Evening in the Harbor/Soir au port (Concarneau)
Signed and dated "Charles Fromuth/Oct. 16-1921" l.l., with the artist's monogram l.l., numbered "525-cc" within the composition c.r., numbered, titled, signed, and dated on a handwritten label affixed to the reverse.
Pastel on paper, sight size 16 x 17 1/2 in. (40.6 x 44.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.
Estimate $300-500

Framed dimensions: 21 3/4 x 23 1/2 in.
Sheet size is 16 1/2 x 18 inches.

Scattered losses primarily in the pink pigment in the sky and to a lesser extent in the foreground reflections. These losses are not particularly disruptive visually given the vigorous quality of the pastel application overall. Paper is laid down on artist board. The work is framed with spacing strips applied to three sides of the front.


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