05-20-201105-21-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2547BBoston
May 20, 2011 12:00 PMCalender
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Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Flying Ducks

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$444$375
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2547BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 20, 2011 12:00PM

Description:

Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)

Flying Ducks, 1919, published state, edition of 235 (Paff, 160). Signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.l., initialed and dated within the plate. Etching on paper, plate size 8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (22.5 x 17.3 cm),framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.

Provenance: Descended within the family of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morse of Boston.
Estimate $800-1,200

Out of the frame the sheet measures 14 x 11 1/2 in. It is watermarked Shogun paper with all of its edges deckled. The sheet is evenly toned, and has brown paper tape "hinges" to the upper corners.

Keywords

Frank Weston Benson, Robert Morse