01-28-201101-29-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2535BBoston
January 28, 2011 12:00 PMCalender
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George Henry Smillie (American, 1840-1921) View of Venice

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$326$275
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2535BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 28, 2011 12:00PM

Description:

George Henry Smillie (American, 1840-1921)

View of Venice
Signed "Geo. H. Smillie- A.W.C.S." l.l.
Watercolor and graphite on paper, sight size 10 x 14 in. (25.4 x 35.6 cm),framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.
Estimate $300-500

Sheet measures 10 3/4 x 15 inches, and is laid down on a cardboard mount measuring 14 1/4 x 18 1/8 inches. Glue residue around edges of mount, where the window mat had been affixed, does not affect the sheet. Graphite crop lines about 1/2 in. in on all four edges of sheet. Mount is inscribed "Venetian Boats/by Geo. H. Smillie" in pencil, verso. Toning and acid burn to the reverse of the mount.

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