Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2422Location: BostonDate / Time: September 12, 2008 12:00PM
Description:
Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)
Old Tom, 1926, published state, edition of 150 (Paff, 246). Signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.l. Etching on paper, plate size 14 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (37.4 x 24.6 cm),framed.
Condition: Subtle and unpressed crease to image near corner u.l., not examined out of frame.
Estimate $8,000-12,000
Out of the frame the margins are over 1 inch with deckled edges to all but the top. The sheet is laid paper. There are several minor fox marks. Near the top corners are both brown paper tape and masking tape hinges.