05-15-200905-16-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2459Boston
May 15, 2009 04:00 PMCalender
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Frank Henry Shapleigh (American, 1842-1906) Old Fort at Matanzas, Florida

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

Description:

Frank Henry Shapleigh (American, 1842-1906)

Old Fort at Matanzas, Florida
Signed and dated "F.H. Shapleigh 1891." l.r., titled and signed "...by F.H.
Shapleigh" on the reverse.
Oil on board, 7 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (19.1 x 31.8 cm),framed.
Condition: Scattered retouch, varnish inconsistencies, fine scattered craquelure, surface grime.
N.B. Frank Henry Shapleigh was born in Boston and often painted the beautiful mountain scenery of his native New England. However, in 1886, Shapleigh began to spend the winter months in St. Augustine, Florida. When in Florida, he stayed at the Ponce de Leon Hotel where he was the artist-in-residence.
Estimate $25,000-35,000

Minor abrasions along frame liner, may benefit from a cleaning.

Keywords

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