Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2547BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 20, 2011 12:00PM
Description:
Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)
Dory Fisherman, 1927, published state, edition of 150 (Paff, 267). Signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.l. Etching on paper, plate size 7 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (19.5 x 24.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Subtle toning, not examined out of frame.
Provenance: Descended within the family of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morse of Boston.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Out of the frame the sheet measures 11 x 13 in. It is a laid paper with an "ENGLAND" watermark. There is glue residue/staining near the upper corners and cockling near these two spots.