02-03-201202-04-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2581BBoston
February 3, 2012 12:00 PMCalender
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Adam Emory Albright (American, 1862-1957 The "Bully"

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2581BLocation: BostonDate / Time: February 03, 2012 12:00PM

Description:

Adam Emory Albright (American, 1862-1957

The "Bully"
Signed and dated "ADAM EMORY ALBRIGHT 1895" l.r., titled and inscribed on the rever
Oil on panel, 19 3/4 x 15 in. (50.3 x 38.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Retouch, surface grime.


Estimate $3,000-5,000

Inscribed "The 'Bully' A. E. Albright 1895 - Chicago/Twins in painting are his two sons."

Broad areas of retouch along left side, left half of upper edge, and all along the lower edge, although signature area remains untouched. Upper right quadrant with two lines of retouch forming a upside down L shape, 6 inches across and 11 inches down, and with a patch of retouch measuring 2 x 1 inch located 4 1/2 in. down from top and 4 1/2 in. in from the right. Scattered multiple dots and dashes of retouch to the figures, most especially to the shirt and shorts of the boy to the far left.

Keywords

Adam Emory Albright, Chicago