09-12-200809-13-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2422Boston
September 12, 2008 12:00 PMCalender
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Lot of Two Western Views: Benjamin A. Gifford (American, 1859-1936),Tepees on the Columbia

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2422Location: BostonDate / Time: September 12, 2008 12:00PM

Description:

Lot of Two Western Views:

Benjamin A. Gifford (American, 1859-1936),Tepees on theColumbia, inscribed "COPYRIGHT 1905, BY B.A. GIFFORD, THE DALLES ORE" in the plate l.l., titled in the plate l.r., gelatin silver print, sight size 8 x 19 3/4 in. (20.3 x 50.2 cm); Rollin H. McKay (American, 1878-1906),On the Montana Range, stamped "R H McKay" l.r., identified on a period label affixed to the back mat, photographic print with color, mounted, 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (19.1 x 24.1 cm). Both unframed, matted.
Condition: Good, Tepees not examined out of mat.
Estimate $300-500

Tepees is glued to plywood and has a facing mat glued to its surface. There are striations of staining to the image. Montana is glued onto cardboard.

Keywords

Benjamin A. Gifford, Columbia, Rollin H. McKay, Montana