09-19-201409-20-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2750BBoston
September 19, 2014 04:00 PMCalender
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Francis Orville Libby (American, 1883-1961) Cliff House Beach, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

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$3,075$2,500
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2750BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 19, 2014 4:00PM

Description:

Francis Orville Libby (American, 1883-1961)

Cliff House Beach, Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Signed "Libby" l.r., titled in pencil on the stretcher and on a partial exhibition
label on the stretcher, also signed or inscribed with the artist's name and with alternate title "Maine Coast Sum..." on the stretcher.
Oil on canvas, 14 1/4 x 16 in. (36.0 x 40.7 cm),framed (under glass).
Condition: Very minor canvas deformation.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

There is some minor rippling/deformation to the canvas due to the heaviness of the paint layer. No other condition issues to report.


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