05-15-200905-16-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2459Boston
May 15, 2009 04:00 PMCalender
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Marie H. Guise Newcomb (American, 1865-1895) Portrait of a Horse.

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2459Location: BostonDate / Time: May 15, 2009 4:00PM

Description:

Marie H. Guise Newcomb (American, 1865-1895)

Portrait of a Horse.
Signed and dated "M.H. Guise 1885" l.r.
Oil on canvas, 18 1/4 x 24 in., framed.
Condition: Lined, craquelure, minor lifting, retouch.
Estimate $500-700

The lining is adhered with glue or resin. Brown paper tape or similar to edges. Area of repair with retouch to the horse's back. Additional retouch is scattered small areas (predominately to foreground and edges) as well as light washes to the background. Scattered craquelure with lifting, cupping including one are u.l. with lifting and minor loss. The work would probably benefit from a gentle cleaning.

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