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Alfred Thompson Bricher (American, 1837-1908) Rocky Cove with House Nestled in the Trees

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 3029BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 27, 2017 4:00PM

Description:

Alfred Thompson Bricher (American, 1837-1908)

Rocky Cove with House Nestled in the Trees
Monogram signature "ATBricher" l.l.
Watercolor and gouache on paper, 14 3/16 x 20 5/8 in. (36.0 x 52.2 cm),framed.
Condition: Sheet laid down on paperboard support, crease with broken paper fibers or tear to u.r. quadrant, abrasions to the c.l. edge, subtle toning.

Provenance: Purchased from Marine Arts Gallery, Salem, Massachusetts, July 10, 1980 (copy of receipt accompanies the lot); to the estate of Richard L. Elia, Winchester, Massachusetts.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

The crease/tear is vertical and measures about 1-1/4 in. Major toning to the paperboard support, with the toning extending just slightly over the corners of the watercolor.

The frame measures 23 x 29 3/4 in. Silk covered mat.


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Keywords

Richard L. Elia, Winchester, Salem