Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2507Location: BostonDate / Time: May 21, 2010 12:00PM
Description:
Henry Hillier Parker (British, 1858-1930)
The Thames Looking Toward Henley
Signed "Henry H. Parker" l.r., titled, signed, and inscribed "...Henry H. Parker...
5689" and with a canvas stencil from G. Robertson & Co. Ltd., London, on the reverse.
Oil on canvas, 20 x 30 in. (50.8 x 76.2 cm),framed.
Condition: Craquelure, surface grime.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
The craquelure is visible (especially within the sky),but stable. There are several small dashes of retouch. The work might benefit from a gentle cleaning.