01-25-201901-25-2019
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3203BBoston
January 25, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Warren Sheppard (American, 1858-1937) Moonlight Sailing, Saddleback Ledge Light Station, Maine

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$2,214$1,800
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 3203BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 25, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Warren Sheppard (American, 1858-1937)

Moonlight Sailing, Saddleback Ledge Light Station, Maine
Signed "WARREN SHEPPARD" l.r., an old image of the lighthouse affixed to the stretcher.
Oil on canvas, 14 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. (36.0 x 56.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Stable craquelure, lined, subtle retouch, minor losses l.c. edge.

Provenance: The estate of Richard Mellon Scaife, Pennsylvania. The proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit a Pennsylvania art institution.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Band of retouch along the top inch of the canvas where the surface is somewhat granular. Other very minor retouch to sky. Retouch to strengthen the dark tower of the lighthouse. A spot of retouch measuring 3/4 inch diameter just above the outermost rocky promontory. Possible strengthening to the pink cloud in u.l. quadrant. Paint loss along the bottom center edge measures four inches across overall and up to 1/4 inch high at the highest point (on the right side of the loss). Fine, stable craquelure.


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