05-21-201005-22-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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May 21, 2010 12:00 PMCalender
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John Butler Yeats (American, 1839-1922) Harriet Bryant

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2507Location: BostonDate / Time: May 21, 2010 12:00PM

Description:

John Butler Yeats (American, 1839-1922)

Harriet Bryant
Signed and dated "J. B. Yeats/Sept__1910" c.r., inscribed "Harriet Bryant -/by W.B.
Yeats's father- J.B." on the reverse.
Pencil on paper, 19 3/4 x 14 3/4 in. (50.2 x 37.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Toning, mild acid burn, repairs at the lower corners.
Estimate $800-1,200

Professionally repaired tear, 1 1/2 inches, lower left corner, and repair of missing corner, lower right, 1/4 inch. Small abrasion (1/16 in.) above the sitter's head.

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