05-16-201405-17-2014
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Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2728BBoston
May 16, 2014 04:00 PMCalender
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Lynn Bogue Hunt (American, 1878-1960) Irish Setter

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2728BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 16, 2014 4:00PM

Description:

Lynn Bogue Hunt (American, 1878-1960)

Irish Setter
Signed "LYNN BOGUE HUNT" l.l.
Oil on canvas, 20 x 15 in. (50.8 x 38.1 cm),framed.
Condition: Surface abrasions/grime.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Framed dimensions are 24 3/8 x 19 3/8 in. There is a partial label on the frame that may be from a New York City framer in the Gramercy Park area.

Major abrasion with paint loss in the shape of a script letter "m" measuring 1-3/8 x 2-1/2 inches located at the u.r. corner in the sky. Below this is a pair of dents causing a depression in the canvas surface measuring about 1 inch across and 1/2inch high. Scratch with paint loss also to u.r. corner, below and to the right of the above referenced abrasion, the scratch measuring 1 inch long. Areas of fine, stable craquelure. Discolored varnish, surface grime.


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