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May 13, 2016 12:00 PMCalender
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Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Dory Fisherman

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$3,198$2,600
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2895BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 13, 2016 12:00PM

Description:

Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)

Dory Fisherman, 1927, trial proof A-5 (Paff, 267). Signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.l. Etching on laid paper with a partial "ENGLAND" watermark, plate size 7 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (19.8 x 25.0 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Margins over 1 1/4 inches with deckled lower edge, pencil annotations to lower margin, ink and fingerprints to margins and verso.

Provenance: Descended within the family of the artist.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Sheet measures 10 3/4 x 13 1/2 in.


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Frank Weston Benson, Dory Fisherman, United Kingdom