Marshall Johnson Jr. (American, 1850-1921) Fishing Boats Beached

Description:

Marshall Johnson Jr. (American, 1850-1921)

Fishing Boats Beached
Signed and dated "...Johnson JR/84" l.l., titled, signed, and dated "...Marshall Johnson JR/84" in ink on the reverse, also inscribed faintly "...Broad Sound/Boston Harbor" on the reverse, and with a partial handwritten label inscribed "Newbury St./Boston" affixed to the stretcher.
Oil on canvas, 12 1/8 x 18 1/8 in. (30.8 x 46.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Craquelure, frame abrasion, varnish discoloration, surface grime, canvas trimmed and restretched (long ago) so that the first name of the signature is now part of the tacking edge.

Provenance: Purchased from Marine Arts Gallery, Salem, Massachusetts, January 9, 1978 (copy of receipt accompanies the lot); to the estate of Richard L. Elia, Winchester, Massachusetts.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Stretcher with a label from Chas. J. Edmands, Boston.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords