09-24-201009-25-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2517BBoston
September 24, 2010 12:00 PMCalender
286

Marion Post Wolcott (American, 1910-1990) Making Biscuits for Dinner on Corn Husking Day, the Fred Wilkens Farm, near Tally Ho, North C

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2517BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 24, 2010 12:00PM

Description:

Marion Post Wolcott (American, 1910-1990)

Making Biscuits for Dinner on Corn Husking Day, the Fred Wilkens Farm,near Tally Ho, North Carolina, 1939, a later printing.
Unsigned, identified and dedicated in pencil inscriptions on the reverse. Gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 in. (27.8 x 35.5 cm),matted, unframed.
Condition: Minor soiling and handling creases.
Provenance: From the collection of Austin Lamont, by family descent.

Estimate $300-500

Inscribed and dedicated "By Marion Post Wolcott/ For Farm Security Administration ca. 1940/ Printed later/ Lee Wolcott/ For Austin [Lamont], with love and best wishes in the memory of my mother. Linda Wolcott.../ 8-8-96." on the reverse, mounted to backing mat with photo corners, no additional condition issues to report.

Keywords

Tally Ho, Austin Lamont, later printing, Marion Post Wolcott/ For Farm Security Administration, Lee Wolcott, Linda Wolcott