05-21-201005-22-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2507Boston
May 21, 2010 12:00 PMCalender
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Anton Otto Fischer (American, 1882-1962) The Young Lady on the Tinker, Marblehead

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$18,960$16,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2507Location: BostonDate / Time: May 21, 2010 12:00PM

Description:

Anton Otto Fischer (American, 1882-1962)

The Young Lady on the Tinker, Marblehead
Signed and dated "ANTON OTTO FIS...R '24" l.r.
Oil on canvas, 20 x 26 in. (50.8 x 66.0 cm),unframed.
Condition: Puncture with losses c.r., flaking and losses (including area of signature),surface grime.

Estimate $1,500-2,000

There is a puncture in the canvas measuring 1/4 in length c.r. side. There is paint loss and active flaking in many areas, especially in the u.l. quadrant. Paint loss and flaking in the water, the sky, the sails, and the hull of the sailboat. There is further paint loss along the bottom edge, including through the signature, and areas of canvas are exposed. The paint on the figures appears to be stable and intact. The exposed canvas in the u.r. corner appears to be the intention of the artist, rather than damage or wear. There are minimal tacking edges top and bottom.

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