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September 23, 2016 12:00 PMCalender
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Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) The Retriever

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$923$750
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2930BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 23, 2016 12:00PM

Description:

Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)

The Retriever, 1916, from the published state, edition of 80 (Paff, 99). Signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.r., initialed within the plate, numbered "32" in pencil l.r. Etching on paper, plate size 8 x 6 in. (20.0 x 15.0 cm),framed (unglazed).
Condition: Even toning, several fox marks, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $700-900

Sheet measures 14 1/8 x 11 1/8 in (35.9 x 28.3 cm) and is deckled on three sides. Mat burn and toning. Horizontal crease at center visible on the verso. Fox marks are in the l.r. quadrant. Slight rippling to top of sheet. No additional issues to report.


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