Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2459Location: BostonDate / Time: May 15, 2009 4:00PM
Description:
Henry Farrer (American, 1844-1903)
The Houses in the Old Orchard, Twilight
Signed and dated "H.FARRER. 1889." l.l., a label from the Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston, on the backing.
Watercolor on paper, 30 x 48 in. (76.2 x 121.8 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Mounted onto stretched canvas, abrasions, toning.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Numerous surface abrasions (some of which are retouched or at least de-emphasized). The toning is even and unobtrusive.