Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2535BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 28, 2011 12:00PM
Description:
Marcus Stone (British, 1840-1921)
Lovers Embracing by Moonlight
Signed "...STONE" faintly l.l., inscribed "6431/ R.A. 1884" on the reverse,
with a label from The Pantechnicon, Helgrave Square, London, on the stretcher.
Oil on canvas, 30 1/4 x 13 5/8 in. (76.9 x 34.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, scattered minor retouch, stable craquelure.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Minor retouch in landscape surrounding figures. Scattered abrasions. Possible overcleaning in the tress in center. Fine craquelure throughout. Discolored varnish.